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23rd April 2024, 08:57 PM
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DONE Thanks again Neil. Sounds like there is still...
Thanks again Neil. Sounds like there is still plenty to do, but it's working for sure :)
Hoping for the full menu across the top of the new site, whenever it's possible (that is, New Posts ...... -
20th April 2024, 07:01 PM
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ADVANCE NOTICE Thanks Neil. Great job!
Thanks Neil. Great job!
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11th April 2024, 10:21 AM
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I have a mate, very experienced in metal work,...
I have a mate, very experienced in metal work, who had his mouth, teeth and nose heavily impacted when his 9" grinder "caught" and broke the cutting disc, and it all reared up towards him in a split...
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26th March 2024, 01:37 PM
Thread: what to do?
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I had a sub-board installed for the workshop and...
I had a sub-board installed for the workshop and pool equipment, and ever since the chlorinator randomly trips its RCD - might do it every few days, might be good for two weeks or more, then it...
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21st March 2024, 08:47 PM
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You could do one plug each; share the load :)
You could do one plug each; share the load :)
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21st March 2024, 08:50 AM
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Well, that's her problem. :) We've always had...
Well, that's her problem. :)
We've always had the gurgling since the kitchen reno and went with dual sinks. Two different DWs, same thing. We have solar, so we run the DW during the day when there... -
19th March 2024, 09:55 PM
Thread: Hard to watch such foolishness.
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The comment "the pinky says it all" is priceless...
The comment "the pinky says it all" is priceless :)
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22nd February 2024, 05:24 PM
Thread: XY GTHO 1:9 scale
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Can't wait! My first car with my own money was...
Can't wait!
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13th February 2024, 12:46 PM
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Nice and neat. I angle-grind the cuts from the...
Nice and neat. I angle-grind the cuts from the back of the tile to achieve the straight lines, so the disc's cut runs a little further on the back of the tile than the front (due to disc...
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10th February 2024, 10:28 AM
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If made in Asia, they are all basically the same...
If made in Asia, they are all basically the same thing. Just pick a colour and a price you are happy with
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8th February 2024, 11:33 AM
Thread: Help identifying hardwood decking
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I have both and can place a foot on both at the...
I have both and can place a foot on both at the same time, and there is a small discernable difference in my experience (Pelawan timber and Modwood). One thing about composite (aka plastic blends) is...
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8th February 2024, 08:18 AM
Thread: 9 slat interlocking decking boards/tiles
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Google "wood decking tiles". There is similar,...
Google "wood decking tiles". There is similar, but not the same, I think
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7th February 2024, 07:34 AM
Thread: Help identifying hardwood decking
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You certainly need at least H4 if the timber is...
You certainly need at least H4 if the timber is touching the ground
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5th February 2024, 07:28 AM
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Yes, that's the stuff
Yes, that's the stuff
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You named this thread "standards". They come in...
You named this thread "standards". They come in many forms, including behaviour, respect, etc
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4th February 2024, 10:41 AM
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Have you started? Use Formply, and you're done
Have you started? Use Formply, and you're done
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2nd February 2024, 08:46 AM
Thread: Help identifying hardwood decking
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The northern box you mention is also known as...
The northern box you mention is also known as Pelawan, which may help with tracking it down. Very similar to Merbau, and yes, doesn't bleed.
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30th January 2024, 02:59 PM
Thread: Router Direction
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Picture=1000 words
Picture=1000 words
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23rd January 2024, 07:31 PM
Thread: zinnsertimber and decking finish
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There are some western red matt tins on MyDeal...
There are some western red matt tins on MyDeal and elsewhere. I reckon you'd have more luck mixing your gloss with matt (might come out sorta satin?), than trying to match another brand
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21st January 2024, 05:21 PM
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Perhaps do a granny flat, you know, when you get...
Perhaps do a granny flat, you know, when you get bored...
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11th January 2024, 07:24 PM
Thread: LED lights dull?
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My experience with LEDs is that you replace the...
My experience with LEDs is that you replace the entire unit. My large kitchen light and dimmable exterior LEDs are not "serviceable" - must replace the whole item
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9th January 2024, 11:18 AM
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If you decide on concrete as extra insurance, add...
If you decide on concrete as extra insurance, add BondCrete to the water and an extra 20% cement to the mix, all to make it extra water tight
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7th January 2024, 11:08 AM
Thread: Forum outages WWF n MWF Friday
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Fixed FYI I just got the database error, and then a...
FYI I just got the database error, and then a forum too busy message.
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26th December 2023, 10:34 PM
Thread: Best external wood filler
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Perhaps try a complete coating of epoxy? Flood...
Perhaps try a complete coating of epoxy? Flood the voids and coat the whole board too. Without an edge at which to be penetrated and peel, it may be more effective... Annual maintenance coats would...
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25th December 2023, 06:40 PM
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Yeah, but refrigerated AC doesn't need any brain...
Yeah, but refrigerated AC doesn't need any brain power at all :)
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I have several of this type jaycar.com.au...
I have several of this type
jaycar.com.au
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23rd December 2023, 11:05 AM
Thread: Merry Christmas to all my Friends
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Crosses? There was one "with his name on it", so...
Crosses? There was one "with his name on it", so to speak :)
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22nd December 2023, 05:25 PM
Thread: Personal EV journey.
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I don't like following such a driver, and I don't...
I don't like following such a driver, and I don't like to think I am one either. To that end, when I got my first (ICE) car with Adaptive Cruise Control, I was so concerned about the brake light...
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22nd December 2023, 02:06 PM
Thread: Door knob with key overriding thumb turn
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Yes, unfortunately my parts have never been in...
Yes, unfortunately my parts have never been in the van.
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22nd December 2023, 09:51 AM
Thread: Door knob with key overriding thumb turn
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The appliance repairers around here charge $140...
The appliance repairers around here charge $140 call-out to assess the repair, paid in advance, and then charge $120 first hour (two years ago), then prorated every 15 minutes after that. Soon adds...
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21st December 2023, 10:32 PM
Thread: Door knob with key overriding thumb turn
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Some people, not you, nor me, would have no idea...
Some people, not you, nor me, would have no idea where to start with a door lock, so the tradesman, when duly called by grateful customer for help, can charge what they believe 'reasonable' for the...
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21st December 2023, 09:52 AM
Thread: Door knob with key overriding thumb turn
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Reminds me of the story of the TV repair man that...
Reminds me of the story of the TV repair man that comes in, looks at the screen, bangs the old TV on the top, TV is fixed. 2 minutes work and...
"$51 please"
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20th December 2023, 12:43 PM
Thread: Door knob with key overriding thumb turn
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If what you linked above is a like for like...
If what you linked above is a like for like replacement, $17 will likely be the cheaper option compared to a locksmith. But do spray the mechanism, as suggested above :)
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20th December 2023, 09:04 AM
Thread: Door knob with key overriding thumb turn
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Doesn't sound right, and could be a safety issue,...
Doesn't sound right, and could be a safety issue, so i'd replace it. Standard entrance sets will behave as you expect
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15th December 2023, 10:57 PM
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Yup. If we think electricity costs a lot now,...
Yup. If we think electricity costs a lot now, wait until it's the only option
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15th December 2023, 04:37 PM
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I've taken a long time (too long) to build my...
I've taken a long time (too long) to build my workshop. But it's insulated better than the house :). Don't tell my wife :D
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14th December 2023, 07:57 PM
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Wet (ok, 'damp') tshirt, I've done it while...
Wet (ok, 'damp') tshirt, I've done it while mowing and other 'outside duties' in summer. Turns 'you' into an evap AC. :2tsup:
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14th December 2023, 10:16 AM
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A cheap refrigerated box or split system would be...
A cheap refrigerated box or split system would be best, I think. "Chilly cool" rather than "damp cool". Or keep the fans and wet your t-shirt
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11th December 2023, 07:33 AM
Thread: Building of new front pedestrian gate
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Cyclone proof!
Cyclone proof!
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Totally agree. I lost all the weight I mentioned...
Totally agree. I lost all the weight I mentioned with zero extra excerise, just an occasional walk, nothing out of the ordinary.
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The problem with shakes etc is that you don't...
The problem with shakes etc is that you don't relearn how to actually eat "for you", so when you stop the shakes it goes back on... Of course you could drink shakes forever :oo: (I think that's what...
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5th December 2023, 11:13 AM
Thread: Runoff from driveway
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You mention you will be using cobble stones and...
You mention you will be using cobble stones and grass strips. That will help.
If runoff becomes a problem you could add a strip drain with a pit and a submersible pump with an integrated float, to... -
4th December 2023, 06:16 PM
Thread: GOOD NEWS for Reno Forums 2024
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ADVANCE NOTICE Good news indeed! Thanks for all your ongoing...
Good news indeed! Thanks for all your ongoing efforts, Neil!
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22nd November 2023, 02:53 PM
Thread: what's whiter than solagard gloss
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A relation owns a medium sized home painting...
A relation owns a medium sized home painting business. He uses Resene paints exclusively. Swears by it. NZ made and owned, so close enough. I can't vouch for their whites, but they have a lot of them...
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6th November 2023, 11:56 AM
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Black grout? :)
Black grout? :)
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28th October 2023, 08:13 PM
Thread: Timber size to avoid sag
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AS1684 is effectively the minimum safe standard...
AS1684 is effectively the minimum safe standard for timber framed structures, so I would suggest just going with that. Haven't looked for a long time, so can't comment on whether your 115x115 is...
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27th October 2023, 05:42 PM
Thread: where to put new lights in bedroom?
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We only have a ceiling fan with light and bedside...
We only have a ceiling fan with light and bedside lamps in all bedrooms.
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23rd October 2023, 01:39 PM
Thread: What are these bugs?
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Thanks. I guess they could be very young fungus...
Thanks. I guess they could be very young fungus gnats - reading about their general size of 2mm - 8mm, "Mum's" are well under 2mm, tiny, none are bigger. They are also on the window sills, not on...
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22nd October 2023, 03:39 PM
Thread: What are these bugs?
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What are these bugs?
At Mum's place, probably build in the '40s, all original timber home, we've found these very tiny bugs on the window sills. So small the wings can't be seen with my naked eye, and 10x digital zoom...
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18th October 2023, 07:45 PM
Thread: Uploading Photos
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Sticky: When selecting files do you have the From...
When selecting files do you have the From Computer tab open, not the From URL tab?
Often in the same post I find it switches to From URL after having used From Computer