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20th August 2009, 12:14 PM
Thread: Angles for octagon?
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Thanks Noel, think it may well be what I'm after,...
Thanks Noel, think it may well be what I'm after, will give it a go and let you know.
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20th August 2009, 10:00 AM
Thread: Angles for octagon?
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Angles for octagon?
Morning all,
I need to build a small octagonal frame, sides approx 30cm (70 x 35 pine) for a project I'm working on, the question is what angles do I need to cut to achieve a butt jointed octagon:?... -
28th June 2009, 10:19 AM
Thread: Mitre Saw Choice - Help
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Morning coenie, I went through the same exercise...
Morning coenie,
I went through the same exercise a while back and narrowed it down to Makita and Dewalt, did not like the build quality/precision of the Bosch.
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27th June 2009, 10:17 AM
Thread: Gazebo idea's ?
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Thanks Joe, very helpful, gave me plenty of ideas...
Thanks Joe, very helpful, gave me plenty of ideas and led to other sites on the subject of gazebos.
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26th June 2009, 02:52 PM
Thread: Gazebo idea's ?
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Gazebo idea's ?
Am planning to build a gazebo using an existing round stone slab (ex hills hoist base) as the floor.
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7th June 2009, 10:34 AM
Thread: Spraying iron lace
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I did exactly the same job about 12 months ago,...
I did exactly the same job about 12 months ago, removed the old lacework, had it sand blasted back to bare metal, spayed it with a galv rust preventative (spray pack) then sprayed with exterior house...
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Best axe I ever owned was a brades, sadly my...
Best axe I ever owned was a brades, sadly my father in law used it to break up a concrete path:C
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15th November 2008, 08:12 AM
Thread: Belt sander - what to choose
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On yer Bob, all that and more, seems my...
On yer Bob, all that and more, seems my compressor runs more than any other piece of equipment in the shed, am just about to fire it up to spray a table with shellac.
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15th November 2008, 08:06 AM
Thread: Poor service.
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Thanks Robbo, must admit the course the thread...
Thanks , must admit the course the thread took had me gob smacked, alls well that ends well.
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8th November 2008, 07:53 PM
Thread: Right to die
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Not much thought required, a tragic situation...
Not much thought required, a tragic situation that did not end as it was meant to, cant imagine what the man is now going through (" He bailed Mr Rolfe to reappear on November 28 to be sentenced.) if...
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5th November 2008, 08:23 AM
Thread: Poor service.
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Since the original post in this thread I have...
Since the original post in this thread I have purchased an 18 volt cordless drill from Bunnings, the salesman tried to steer me toward Ryobi:no: I rejected his suggestion and told him why, he then...
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23rd October 2008, 09:47 AM
Thread: Ryobi One Plus Range esp. Drill
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Morning Adam, See my recent post (poor service)...
Morning Adam,
See my recent post (poor service) and draw your own conclusion:wink:
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22nd October 2008, 10:24 AM
Thread: Poor service.
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Poor service.
Have recently had a power tool break down, only a minor commonly replaced part but the run around and lack of service I received from the Australian distributor left much to be desired.
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6th July 2007, 07:29 AM
Thread: Easy mix for Shellac
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Flakes in jar, add metho works for me.:2tsup:....
Flakes in jar, add metho works for me.:2tsup:.
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22nd April 2007, 07:43 PM
Thread: Fireplace adventures.
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It's a stand alone chimney built onto the...
It's a stand alone chimney built onto the exterior, no roof or wall cavities to worry about, solid stone construction.:)
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22nd April 2007, 07:25 PM
Thread: Fireplace adventures.
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Don't think so the house is 150 years old and the...
Don't think so the house is 150 years old and the fireplace has obviously seen plenty of use in the distant past, as it will again in the future.:2tsup:
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22nd April 2007, 07:22 PM
Thread: Fireplace adventures.
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Not a one, to tell the truth did not think it was...
Not a one, to tell the truth did not think it was worth documenting.:)
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22nd April 2007, 04:05 PM
Thread: Fireplace adventures.
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Fireplace adventures.
Posted this in another thread.
(I know exactly what your talking about, opened a fire place in our home that had been boarded up in the distant past, bought a grate and stoked her up, 5 mins later... -
17th April 2007, 12:03 PM
Thread: Port Drinkers advice needed
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Greg about 12 months ago I was a given a very...
Greg about 12 months ago I was a given a very nice 10 litre oak cask that had been filled with port approx 8 years prior and then not been touched until it was passed onto me, the contents had...
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17th April 2007, 11:41 AM
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Do you want advice or an opinion...
Do you want advice or an opinion Dazzler?:rolleyes:
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16th April 2007, 03:25 PM
Thread: Adhesive needed???
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Was looking for comments and suggestions from...
Was looking for comments and suggestions from experienced users of adhesives, thought this would be a good site to ask the question, anyway posted the same request on another site and received a...
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16th April 2007, 10:24 AM
Thread: Adhesive needed???
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Bump.
Bump.
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15th April 2007, 05:31 PM
Thread: Adhesive needed???
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Adhesive needed???
I need an adhesive to stick lightweight aluminium strip tags to steel trays, it must be easy to use, stick like sh**t to a blanket, not degrade over time (20 + years) the trays will live outdoors and...
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15th April 2007, 01:07 PM
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Holy cow, I cant believe these questions, this is...
Holy cow, I cant believe these questions, this is 240 v you're playing with, it can kill ya stone dead.:o
Next thing we see will be queries about diy brain surgery.:no: Jon. -
15th April 2007, 01:00 PM
Thread: Beware the DC......
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Sh**t, what a story, pretty hard to beat without...
Sh**t, what a story, pretty hard to beat without bending the truth.:C Jon.
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15th April 2007, 12:51 PM
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I would suggest a 2 hour drive to get it done by...
I would suggest a 2 hour drive to get it done by an electrician makes far more sense than a similar ride in an ambulance or heaven forbid a hearse.:no: Jon.
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15th April 2007, 12:44 PM
Thread: Goodbye, my darling
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My sincere condolences Mick. Jon.
My sincere condolences Mick.
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9th April 2007, 10:28 AM
Thread: Men only poll!
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Poll: I'm with you Mick, the plug cutter look is very...
I'm with you Mick, the plug cutter look is very unattractive and the comb over is just wierd, had option 8 been available I would have taken it.
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9th April 2007, 09:49 AM
Thread: Men only poll!
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Poll: My barber trims my ears, eyebrows and nostrils...
My barber trims my ears, eyebrows and nostrils every time I get my hair cut, dont worry about it, its all part of growing old:2tsup: you cant stop the clock:no:
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9th April 2007, 09:43 AM
Thread: Men only poll!
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Poll: Morning Mick, This is not a problem specific to...
Morning Mick,
This is not a problem specific to men, I have a lady working for me who is losing her hair and of course is more than a little concerned about her situation, its not as prevalent in... -
9th April 2007, 09:36 AM
Thread: Men only poll!
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Poll: Absolutely nothing, its not important to me, on a...
Absolutely nothing, its not important to me, on a scale of one to 10 the needle does not even move.
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7th April 2007, 07:10 AM
Thread: Why so many boards?
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Hmmm, they don't overwhelm me, I simply look at...
Hmmm, they don't overwhelm me, I simply look at what I have an interest in and leave the rest alone. :dunno:
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1st April 2007, 03:27 PM
Thread: Dowel joint borer
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Oops, looked at TrevorOwens join date, oh well it...
Oops, looked at TrevorOwens join date, oh well it is April 1st.:B
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1st April 2007, 02:27 PM
Thread: Dowel joint borer
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Have just ordered a Self-Centering Dowelling Jig ...
Have just ordered a Self-Centering Dowelling Jig - DJ-21 from Timbecon WA, with a bit of luck will receive it tomorrow.
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1st April 2007, 02:20 PM
Thread: Hearth For Rayburn Stove
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Alison The installation instructions I have were...
Alison
The installation instructions I have were supplied with the stove, They are quite crudly presented i.e. type written with basic line drawings but its all there, as I said if you would like a... -
1st April 2007, 12:42 PM
Thread: re-opening fireplace
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I know exactly what your talking about, opened a...
I know exactly what your talking about, opened a fire place in our home that had been boarded up in the distant past, bought a grate and stoked her up, 5 mins later we were feeling our way around and...
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Have to agree with what most of the others have...
Have to agree with what most of the others have said, see a solicitor and get it done right, could save someone a lot of heartache and money some time in the future. Jon.
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31st March 2007, 06:26 PM
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Hope your not looking for anyone to feel sorry...
Hope your not looking for anyone to feel sorry for you Jason, its a problem I could handle.:2tsup: Jon.
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31st March 2007, 05:14 PM
Thread: Shooting Rabbits
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Well worth a try Grunt, talk to the neighbors,...
Well worth a try Grunt, talk to the neighbors, maybe they will cooperate.
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31st March 2007, 05:11 PM
Thread: Was I wrong?
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Its a tough call Rich, I guess the neighbor is...
Its a tough call Rich, I guess the neighbor is happy 1 out of 2 aint bad, buy her a bunch of flowers, should help her to forget the lost dollars, but then maybe you will be in trouble again for...
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31st March 2007, 04:56 PM
Thread: Shooting Rabbits
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Sounds like an interesting idea, low cost low...
Sounds like an interesting idea, low cost low tech and worth a try:2tsup: Jon.
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31st March 2007, 03:31 PM
Thread: Shooting Rabbits
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Rabbits! .223! 11 acres! :)(
Rabbits! .223! 11 acres! :)(
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31st March 2007, 03:27 PM
Thread: Shooting Rabbits
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You could always buy a couple of ferrets:D ...
You could always buy a couple of ferrets:D organic, environmentally friendly and you could also partake in the local ferret in the trousers day:)( Jon.
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31st March 2007, 06:58 AM
Thread: Hearth For Rayburn Stove
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Not to the best of my knowledge, I have the...
Not to the best of my knowledge, I have the installation instructions down south, will dig them out next week and check, btw Alison if a copy of these would help perhaps it can be arranged.
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30th March 2007, 07:59 PM
Thread: Hearth For Rayburn Stove
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Save yourself some heart ache Alison sort the...
Save yourself some heart ache Alison sort the plumbing out or at least make provision for it before you install the stove.
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30th March 2007, 07:56 PM
Thread: Hearth For Rayburn Stove
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I agree with most of the others Alison, for a job...
I agree with most of the others Alison, for a job of this nature get some expert advice, a mistake could be at best inconvenient and at worst catastrophic, do it right the first time and you wont...
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30th March 2007, 12:13 PM
Thread: What's wrong with people....
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Defies belief, this is the act of a person with a...
Defies belief, this is the act of a person with a couple of roos loose in the top paddock, I guess some do gooder will suggest he can be rehabiltated, after a few short years he will be set free...
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30th March 2007, 07:18 AM
Thread: Hearth For Rayburn Stove
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Allison, I have a Rayburn, it's mounted on slate...
Allison, I have a Rayburn, it's mounted on slate over concrete, the things weigh a ton, what is your timber sheet flooring mounted over?
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29th March 2007, 03:08 PM
Thread: Is moderation here biased?
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Poll: No bias here, in fact I would say just the...
No bias here, in fact I would say just the opposite, but then whats the old saying, give em an inch and they'll take (maybe should read expect) a mile, there's a fine line between use and abuse.:)
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29th March 2007, 02:31 PM
Thread: Doweling jigs?
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Thanks for your thoughts guys, have gone ahead...
Thanks for your thoughts guys, have gone ahead and ordered a self centering jig and a few bits and pieces from Timbecon, will let you know how I get on.:)