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Kiwi,
Just had a quick captain cook around the net and found these sites. The numbers the first two articles are quoting are a little high but demonstrate the principle.
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The flood was caused by defective plumbing. They use reinforced plastic hoses from the wall to the underside of the taps. The builder must have got his on sale because they all failed. Landlord...

Kiwi,

I was talking with a practicing luthier once about how he controlled his timber. Basically, he stored all of his blanks in a humidity controlled cupboard. He achieved this by regulating...

Ian,
Thanks for the offer, I was just joking. I've just returned from a week in lovely OZ. I tell you winter in Port Stephens sure beats summer in Shanghai. Anyhow, I grabbed a nice supply of...

It's interesting to see the influence of the West here in China (Shanghai). Through clever marketing and product positioning fast food is seen as a luxury item here. So the Maccas, KFC and Pizza hut...

I don't know why people think that the US 220V machines will not work here. When I lived in the US I had a jointer and table saw that were rated at 110V/220V. I tried to find out if I could use...

I live in Shanghai right now and I really enjoy some of the signs. Now be careful and ensure you don't forget rule number 2.
(sorry about the size of the photo, I'll resize the next one)
Pete

That's not too difficult! I've seen the locals up here make 3 or 4 stories of scaffolding out of Bamboo. It's obviously the material of choice for ladders. Light, strong and if they are too...

Peter,
I had a problem with a 14" bandsaw I purchased from Hare Forbes. The thing had more rattles than a millionaire's baby. Anyhow, I eventually traced the problem down to the motor. I...

Robert If you have enough time hunt down a Rockler store (There are some in Seattle and one at Beavertown mall in Portland). Great place to buy all sorts of handy gear. I always buy a handful of...

I think the glue used to stick laminex to the bench is a thermoplastic polymer, that means it will soften with heat. Try a very hot iron on the surface of the laminex and see if the glue softens...

Brett,
There is no easy way to test for lead, unless you have access to an analytical chemist. I would assume that the product is lead based, then deal with it accordingly.

Lead in paint is only...

I wandered into Gasweld Wollongong the other day and they had it on the floor for $975. I heard that they are having a sale on this weekend so I'm waiting just another few days.
Cheers,
Peter

I'll probably buy it from Gasweld. They have quoted $1025. I HATE bunnies predatory pricing, I'd rather give my business to the guy that is willing to offer a good deal.

Cheers,
Peter

Craig,
You were the lucky one! I called Dewalt about the same time you did and was quoted $960 for the unit. Called there today to check if they had one in stock before driving down to purchase...

Soundy,
I work in the paint industry and we are very paraniod about any ignition source and volatile/flammable solvents. Not sure about the level of risk with this finish, but in my experience any...

Eastie,
search the archives. There was a reference to this about a year ago. It included a web address.

Peter

Hey Don, Are you the Don Driscoll formerly of BHP?
Peter

I'm sure you can but them from Bunnies at least.

Alex,
Do you remember the details of the Wood review? I'd like to obtain a copy. I have a Hafco band saw and it has more rattles than a millionaire’s baby. I’ve checked the wheels and they seem...

Soundman,
Does it look like a large right angle triangle? If so it is called a speed square. You can get them in metal or plastic and they are pretty handy.

Cheers,
Peter

Reminds me of the graffiti Lysdexia lures KO. http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif

So, does anybody out there have a Dewalt thicknesser? I too am looking for a thicknesser. I liked the Jet but can't see $1600 value in it. Dewalt seems to receive rave reviews but how does it...

I have a set of safety glasses that are multifocal and they work a treat. Australian standard approved, with side shields and available from our local OPSM dealer.
HTH.
Peter

Jack,
Have you tried Trend timbers? They are out Windsor way. They stock a large supply of various timbers and I am told have reasonable prices.

Cheers,
Peter

Dog Complaints -
I hate it when.....

1 . When you run away in the middle of a perfectly good leg humping.

2. Blaming your farts on me...not funny.

3. Yelling at me for barking... I'M A...

SWMBO wants a pergola for the roses to climb over. What timber would you guys suggest I use. I see oregon is out and I don't much like treated pine.

Any suggestions?

Pete

colourful cough

Randy,
I returned to Australia a couple of years ago after spending a few years in the US. I brought a few portable power tools with me, along with a table saw and a 6" jointer.

I have a...

Not that this will help too much, but there is a US company Rockler www.rockler.com who sell all manner of knobs. You can order over the internet or if you have a friend going to the US you just...

Thanks guys,
now all I have to do is cut it up and wait a couple of years!

Anybody used cinnamon camphor Laurel? I have been offered 3 trees with tunks about 40cm diameter. The owner of the trees is cutting them out due to the close proximity of them to their house.
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Tom,
could you please send me a copy in .doc format. my e-mail address is [email protected]

cheers,
Peter

Stanley

Bushwacked

Box

Andy

Zits

Greasy

Cop

Chicken soup

I'm pink therefore I'm Spam ... Monty Python

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Tristan,
I recently paid a portable miller to slab up a large English Elm tree that had falled due to high wind and rain. He charged me $200/ cubic metre of timber plus a $50 set up fee. I ended...

It's about time for all of us in large companies and government enterprises to have our performance appraised and to appraise those working for us.

Here are few comments worth considering for some...

Phalanges

Some people really are a worry..........
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The story behind the letter below is that there is this nut-case in Newport, RI named Scott Williams who digs things out of his backyard and sends the...

Maxi Walker

Error (AKA the blue screen of death)

Anybody out there have any experience using Iron bark for decking? I expect it will be pretty good as I understand it was the timber of choice for wooden bridges.

Any other suggestions for a...