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29th May 2011, 10:32 PM
Thread: Miniature Windmill Plans
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I think I may have a set of plans that we used to...
I think I may have a set of plans that we used to build with the kids at school. I'll see if I can locate them tomorrow.
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26th April 2011, 11:46 AM
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I used to use Land transport regularly to get...
I used to use Land transport regularly to get goods from Qld to Melbourne. Their prices were always competitive. We also did use them from time to time to bring up machines we bought from firms in...
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24th April 2011, 12:02 PM
Thread: finding a moderator
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Clinton, From someone who has known the other...
Clinton,
From someone who has known the other side - using the "report post" is the best way to notify the mods about the thread.
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17th December 2010, 11:54 AM
Thread: Tilt car trailer plans required
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Instead of a tilt trailer I have seen one made...
Instead of a tilt trailer I have seen one made that used torsion axles to get the tray as low as possible so there was minimal height. It was made so that the owner could drive his lowered MG's...
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17th December 2010, 11:52 AM
Thread: Axle length query
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Thanks Yonnee. It has been a while but I'm...
Thanks Yonnee. It has been a while but I'm sticking my head in a bit more often now.
I might go with the 66" as I would rather have a bit more room to fit larger rims at a later date. Once I get... -
11th December 2010, 03:08 PM
Thread: Axle length query
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Axle length query
Hi all,
I'm in the process of designing a camper trailer to build. I've built a few box trailers before but always just used 14" holden rims so that was never an issue. My question is this:-
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30th May 2010, 08:03 PM
Thread: Yr 12 project - need help please....
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Just for the record, in these sort of Technology...
Just for the record, in these sort of Technology and Design subjects, the process of designing the object and the documentation IS worth as much as the finished item. If the course is being delivered...
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13th May 2010, 10:23 PM
Thread: trailer design help
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I think 50 x 75 x 3 for the drawbar is ample and...
I think 50 x 75 x 3 for the drawbar is ample and 50x50x3 for the chassis is an overkill. I made a 7x4 box and the chassis is 30x30x3 SHS and it has handled everyload I've put in it with no movement...
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5th May 2010, 09:10 PM
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Bloody hell!! The simple fact is that is you...
Bloody hell!!
The simple fact is that is you weld by any means with residue of this stuff around there is a reasonable risk of it making you really sick. If you want to prove or disprove the hows... -
5th May 2010, 08:33 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.IX
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can't bend over
can't bend over
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5th May 2010, 08:27 PM
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Yep, got one at work fo the kids to use. It's not...
Yep, got one at work fo the kids to use. It's not a bad table, I'll list the things I've found over the last few months
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2nd May 2010, 09:18 AM
Thread: backcutting bites!
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Climb cutting is a common practice, but certainly...
Climb cutting is a common practice, but certainly not one to be taken lightly. If you are attempting it without a powerfeed then you are a fool. The risk is so high. Even with a powerfeed you need to...
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28th April 2010, 11:30 PM
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I have to respectfully disagree soundman. If you...
I have to respectfully disagree soundman. If you know what you are doing it is easy to tell if your weld is good with a stick. And as for the slag, it will peel away of the settings and technique are...
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26th April 2010, 03:14 PM
Thread: A smaller bee hive???
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Bupton, Check you PM's! there any many...
Bupton,
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11th January 2009, 10:10 PM
Thread: ?? Tank tracks ??
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Have a look at this site. Always wanted to make...
Have a look at this site. Always wanted to make one myself
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28th September 2008, 03:01 PM
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Another option for getting a low ride on a...
Another option for getting a low ride on a trailer is using these axles from ALCO
http://www.alko.com.au/vehicle/axles/images/irs.jpg
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2nd September 2008, 08:36 AM
Thread: Fire at BoatCraft Pacific - Brisbane
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Fire at BoatCraft Pacific - Brisbane
Just saw on the morning news that there was a fire last night at BoatCraft Pacific. From the images it seems that there has been substantial damage to the premises.
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24th July 2008, 10:42 AM
Thread: Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
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Mightypns, I have sent the suppliers an email...
Mightypns,
I have sent the suppliers an email some time ago but will follow this up ASAP and advise you as soon as I know anything. -
27th May 2008, 09:30 PM
Thread: Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
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Sorry for the late reply but I haven't been...
Sorry for the late reply but I haven't been online for a couple of days.
I got the shirts away yesterday morning so hopefully they should all be arriving within a few days. If there are any... -
15th May 2008, 10:54 PM
Thread: Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
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Yep, you missed out Shane......but, there more...
Yep, you missed out Shane......but, there more than likely will be another order later and I'll make sure you know about it before hand!!!
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11th May 2008, 03:25 PM
Thread: Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
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It is out of my hands for now. As soon as I know...
It is out of my hands for now. As soon as I know when they are arriving I will let everyone know.
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5th May 2008, 09:00 AM
Thread: Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
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Update mmm.... Order was sent, waiting for...
Update mmm....
Order was sent, waiting for order.
Sorry, been offline for a few days. I have contacted the supplier and the shirts should be done this week. I hope that as soon as I get them... -
22nd April 2008, 10:01 PM
Thread: Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
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Still waiting on confirmation of payment from a...
Still waiting on confirmation of payment from a few members before the order it put in. I would like to send the order off on Thursday morning so please arrange something quickly!
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20th April 2008, 08:39 AM
Thread: Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
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I've sent everyone that has ordered a shirt a PM...
I've sent everyone that has ordered a shirt a PM about the payment options. If you didn't get it please let me know and I'll re-send it.
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16th April 2008, 09:04 PM
Thread: Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
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It won't be the last I hope. Will probably do...
It won't be the last I hope. Will probably do another one in a couple of months before the Sydney and Melbourne wood shows.
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14th April 2008, 10:13 PM
Thread: xp pro being discontinued?
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Ron, In regards to DJ's case I think its just...
Ron,
In regards to DJ's case I think its just you get so used to it being there in Outlook Express (for XP) that you miss it in Vista. Personally I use Outlook so it doesn't affect me but I do... -
14th April 2008, 06:38 PM
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Not sure. Ebay would've thought of already I...
Not sure. Ebay would've thought of already I suppose and could well be monitoring any private messages to try and stop it I presume.
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14th April 2008, 05:55 PM
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I wonder how many people are just going to put...
I wonder how many people are just going to put "payment on collection" and then privately accept direct deposit as payment. I've already started thinking about ways around it!!
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13th April 2008, 10:38 PM
Thread: Rush job
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I must admit I did think you had lost the plot...
I must admit I did think you had lost the plot talking about welding stainless when the photos showed blue paint. Makes you wonder why really? I would just confuse me having to make sure of what I...
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13th April 2008, 05:50 PM
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Anytime I have posted something as a result of a...
Anytime I have posted something as a result of a sale on epay I always send it via registered mail, I don't even give the buyer a choice. If for no reason other than I know that it will get there and...
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13th April 2008, 05:40 PM
Thread: xp pro being discontinued?
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So you don't consider your reply to zen monk is...
So you don't consider your reply to zen monk is condescending at all.
I am being objective too btw. I mentioned about your posting attitude after recieving PM's from other members who feel that... -
13th April 2008, 04:22 PM
Thread: xp pro being discontinued?
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Ron, I'm not one to get into these debates...
Ron,
I'm not one to get into these debates much but you're "don't you dare say anything bad about Microsoft or else" attitude is wearing a bit thin. We don't all have to love Windows. Other people... -
9th April 2008, 03:23 PM
Thread: Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
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Don't know at the moment. Last lot went to the...
Don't know at the moment. Last lot went to the Cancer Council, but only because I have family unfortunately going through that hell. Will choose someone different this time, won't be much but even...
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9th April 2008, 12:29 PM
Thread: Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
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Just to let our international members know, it is...
Just to let our international members know, it is possible to post to the states or the UK.
Add and extra $15 per shirt to get to the US and $18 to get to the UK. -
8th April 2008, 09:47 PM
Thread: Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
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Can you PM some more details as to your location...
Can you PM some more details as to your location and I'll see what it will cost for you.
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8th April 2008, 09:23 PM
Thread: Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
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A Private Message with the details will suffice...
A Private Message with the details will suffice Carl!
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8th April 2008, 08:43 PM
Thread: xp pro being discontinued?
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Peter, We just used the live version on the CD...
Peter,
We just used the live version on the CD and upon the advice in the article are going to wait until v4.1 is released. The ultimate decision will come down to whether or not we can still play... -
8th April 2008, 01:49 PM
Thread: xp pro being discontinued?
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A colleague and I have had a go at KDE 4 and were...
A colleague and I have had a go at KDE 4 and were very impressed with it. The usability is good and even had computer illiterate's doing basic word processing and web browsing without too much drama....
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7th April 2008, 10:58 PM
Thread: Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
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Just in case you want to see how bad they look on...
Just in case you want to see how bad they look on a real person!! (and show off my two cute kids!!)
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7th April 2008, 10:56 PM
Thread: Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
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There are two options available, both have the...
There are two options available, both have the forum logo embroidered on the front.
Option 1 is a Short Sleeve shirt with contrast collar, cuff and side panels. Sizes available are :S, M, L, XL,... -
7th April 2008, 10:51 PM
Thread: Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
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Forum T-shirts, They're Back!!!!
I've had a few requests for forum t-shirts recently and with the Working with Wood Shows coming up soon, I thought now is a good time to put in another order. In case anyone missed it here is the...
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23rd March 2008, 09:21 PM
Thread: SCM R9 Overhead Router anyone??
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Tim, That machine was bought and sold (at a...
Tim,
That machine was bought and sold (at a nice profit) many months ago. It did have a hydraulic unit inside it to drive the rotary table that was attached. A monster of a mchine but ran sweet... -
19th March 2008, 09:46 PM
Thread: xp pro being discontinued?
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I don't pretend that I know everything about...
I don't pretend that I know everything about computers but I do manage a medium sized network of computers and for that XP is easier and more stable (and more secure too).
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19th March 2008, 05:59 PM
Thread: xp pro being discontinued?
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The system I work for would have over 2000 PC's...
The system I work for would have over 2000 PC's just in my district alone and we are not changing to Vista. We have specified that all new PC's are to have XP installed on them, not Vista. Chances...
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19th March 2008, 05:52 PM
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Sheet Metal Forming Stakes. Not in common use...
Sheet Metal Forming Stakes. Not in common use much now but great for one off jobs (like what we doo at school!)
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17th March 2008, 09:02 PM
Thread: Unintentional submerged arc
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If you are doing a vee butt welds, depending on...
If you are doing a vee butt welds, depending on the size you may need to do a few runs. What size rods are you using and what is the size of the vee's and plate thickness?
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17th March 2008, 07:02 PM
Thread: Unintentional submerged arc
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The rod angle should be about 70deg regardless....
The rod angle should be about 70deg regardless. Try turning up the amps a bit more and also you might be moving a bit too slow.
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17th March 2008, 07:52 AM
Thread: help with tin
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Worst case you can buy a small sheet of .4...
Worst case you can buy a small sheet of .4 zincalume from Bunnings etc for under $20.
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17th March 2008, 07:50 AM
Thread: pc freezing
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Have you tried using a different cable to connect...
Have you tried using a different cable to connect the camera?
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17th March 2008, 07:43 AM
Thread: Gorilla Glue in Oz?
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I've used the Vise glue and like the others have...
I've used the Vise glue and like the others have mentioned have had good success with it. No hesitations in recommending it!