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Or even supply and demand.

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Paul

A little bit more information on the Eraring negotiations. I believe it was originally purchased for $50Million, so a buy back offer of more than ten times that amount would have been galling tending...

The law of diminishing returns?

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Paul

Mr Brush

You are coming up with so many gems of perception. You may be the "Class Clown" (your Forum moniker) but I guess that proves the old adage of "Truths Spoken in Jest." Shakespear's "Fools"...

I agree with Bob. Mr Brush takes the cake.

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Paul

Graeme

The thermal stations are already experiencing negative prices virtually every day. We are fast approaching a time when renewables will be supplying virtually all the demand through the...

Absolutely, providing the lifting capacity is up to the weight of the saw.

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Paul

HAB

No problem. The original figure sounded a little high, but so does $1.73billion to me! Additionally, the budget is bound to blow out. I grew up in a time when a millionaire was a rich person:...

Arron

For moving machinery small distances (across a solid workshop floor) consider a number of pipes. About four scaffolding pipes (about 48mm diameter I think) or something similar of suitable...

The case for nuclear power in Australia, and I hasten to add that this applies specifically in Australia, is fraught with difficulty.

Before I address that, I note that the CSIRO have revised...

Following a little bit of research as I did not know the cost:

"The SA-NSW interconnector, known as Project EnergyConnect, is currently under construction. It will link South Australia (SA) to New...

Ian

Thanks for the clarification. I do have some more of the "box" stainless and some sheet stainless in different thicknesses. I will put some in next time I am passing your way and you can "try...

Ian

This one is a little treat!

Which was the relatively easy to work SS? I remember you saying than one piece was a real "pig." I think that was the word you used....

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Paul

Clinton

Despite the blurry pic, I think I can see "Spear & Jackson" around the perimeter of the medallion. Initially, I thought that the "K" in SKG could be the ampersand (&), but the pic is too...

Neil

The likes/thanks etc. facility is not beneath your first post, maybe deliberately, but for the record I liked and appreciated the story.

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Paul

Mr. B

That is exactly the reality. If you are lucky, you can work hard and be profitable. If unlucky you can work hard and barely make wages.

The classic is the coffee shop that you...

At the foot of this thread there are some links to Forum member Dazza71, who had some Black walnut for sale. Unfortunately it was five years ago so a long shot, but you might try sending him a PM, if...

Matt

Originally I had thought the set would be used in the vertical position and rocked up and down to set the teeth. However, the picture in the catalogue seems to indicate the tool is held...

I was looking for a toolbox handle today and turned up this Disston Saw Set which I have to confess I didn't know I had.

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H.Disston & Sons on the left and pat. date on the right:
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HAB

Thanks for that info.

There is a contingency clause in the market pricing whereby the maximum price at VOLL (Value Of Lost Load) can only persist for a certain amount of time. I can't...

HAB

A very good point and I am sure Delta will be most keen to her Origin's response. Logically, I would expect the NSW government to take a large electrical breath on this one before indulging...

After all this nuclear stuff, a breath of fresh air. Have you wondered how wind turbines are constructed and in particular the larger machines. The following link explores quite a few aspects...

Ian

Glad to hear that comment. I thought I was the only one to suffer that. I suspect that the tyres come with ready made holes.

I have one of those clamps kicking around somewhere and while I...

Matt

You are allowed one digression, per day, providing it's a good one. That's a good one You have earnt a second digression on the same day. You have approximately two hours before the offer...

Thanks Bob

That is an extremely good link and I recommend it as well. It was you who alerted me to the cost of de-commissioning a nuke some while back and something I now look for during...

and their 6 cylinder 250s. The 125 configuration was transverse!

The NR500 had oval pistons and eight valves per cylinder, but was not successful and Honda had to revert to two stroke technology....

FF

Good point.

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Paul

For those of you seeking an adrenaline rush and have a few minutes to spare, take a gander at these videos. Firstly, the Lotus EVIJA X (lap starts at 6.30 mark):

WORLDS FASTEST NURBURGRING...

Rob

The lead changing nineteen times over thirty laps sums up the excitement level. Motorcycle racing allows a level of excitement that is rarely seen in the four wheel brothers mainly because...

I turned up some old footage as a result of looking at the latest TWR (Tom Walkinshaw Racing) venture. It was a nostalgic look at the 1985 Bathurst race. Jaguar has a 1 - 2 victory with their cars.
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Various public figures and assorted vested entities keep banging on about nuclear power so reluctantly I keep posting information so that readers of this thread can make their own decisions.
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Along with any Huon Pine, Brazilian Rosewood and Ebony: Just 'cause you can.

:)

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Paul

Chief

Which side is for which purpose? Plain side for bread?

Looks good and not too much of either timber in the UK so quite rare. The Silky is light when dry.

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Paul

A bit like robo debt on steroids as Graeme Cook said.

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Paul

Log Dog

As Beardy said, you should probably check the regulations first.

Generally, my impression is that providing the "dwelling" is transportable, there are few restrictions. being...

Mick

It sounds like a labour of love that has turned out well. In your last pic, the storage looks good too. Is there anything that stops them falling out?

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Paul

MA

My catalogues came from a reprint of selected material from three different years. Your reference looks to be more comprehensive.

The Internatinal Tool Catalogue Library also has quite a few...

MA

I wondered if you know the dates of your Sargent planes. Below are pix from 1894, 1910 & 1922.

1894:

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1910

Russ

I agree with Jack on 160 x 40. It will look better, be stronger and give more space for your bolts. I would only let the rails sit on the post by about 20mm or half the rail width....

Triodz

Like so many things, there are timbers that are ideal and timbers that can be suitable if you are prepared to work around issues. Much depends on what is available and at what price.

I...

Anthony

I don't think I would be concerned about using Tasmanian Oak instead of Victorian Ash. My understanding is that Tas Oak comprises three species and adds one to the mix compared to...

Unfortunately, there are no markings on the Triumph saw set to indicate which size it is:

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As you can see, this one is about 190mm long. Inside both the handles there is stamped "Disston....

SD

This is from a 1912 publication and makes reference to only three sizes:

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Paul

SD

There were several sizes of the Triumph saw set so much depends on which size you have. This is from a 1918 Disston catalogue.

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Disston made the Monarch and the Triumph with the...

This video came across my computer through the news feeds. It posed a real dilemma for me as to where I should post it. It could have gone into timber milling, but arguably not "small" or into safety...

No, FPV is not a hot Ford. It is about Floating Photo Voltaic panels. Matt Ferrell goes into the pros and cons :

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Paul

Martin

My apologies as I was off beam with this one. Agreed, it is a product of Turner, Naylor & Marples who marketed products under I Sorby. Apparently, the "I" was an old fashioned way of...

Martin

I would not disagree with any of the foregoing comments and dating is likely 1870 to 1890.

I think your saw was an export model and typically it featured three crowns, as in the...

Bob

It looks like we are stuck with bias as an integral part of communication as the alternative is never to talk or write about anything whatsoever!

:)

I have in the past on this thread...

Warb

Your precis pretty much nails the situation.

The only additional comments I would make is that human nature being what it is, a company is going to make the best of any opportunity it sees...