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27th April 2023, 07:06 PM
Thread: gilbro jointer
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14th January 2023, 10:23 PM
Thread: gilbro jointer
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Still here
I'm still around. I did contact Frank and got a new spring. He was really helpful. You could try that number above, that's the one I have saved in my phone, otherwise try his mobile, I have that too...
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11th October 2019, 03:22 PM
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Nice thread! I've often dreamed of just putting a...
Nice thread! I've often dreamed of just putting a few hand tools in a big old bus, leave my workshop and business behind then travel around Australia trying to make some sort of living until I drop...
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6th May 2018, 02:14 PM
Thread: Bundle of Ebony Pieces
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QUEENSLAND My toes are fine
All good if you want them, go for it, I probably shouldn't be buying any more timber just yet anyway, it's just an addiction I really should stop.:;
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3rd May 2018, 11:54 PM
Thread: Bundle of Ebony Pieces
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QUEENSLAND Nice! That is a very tempting offer, thanks for...
Nice! That is a very tempting offer, thanks for sharing the pics:). I'm interested if they are still available, just a bit strapped for cash at the moment and moving all my timber stock (and...
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7th February 2018, 03:35 PM
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I think so, but obviously you think I'm a thick...
I think so, but obviously you think I'm a thick moron who doesn't understand. And who feels the need to talk down to me and educate me about the correct way to introduce my wife. But this is all...
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7th February 2018, 03:04 PM
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This is the reason I would never take my wife to...
This is the reason I would never take my wife to a dinner party today. I wouldn't know how to act in this modern world of stuck up snobs and would be afraid to get pulled aside and served a lecture...
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7th February 2018, 01:03 PM
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I don't object at all, in fact I think adding the...
I don't object at all, in fact I think adding the 'The' makes it sound even more respectful. Kind of like 'The Boss', what's wrong with that? let's face it most women are in some ways the boss, I...
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7th February 2018, 12:40 PM
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The Makita girls already exist, have done photo...
The Makita girls already exist, have done photo shoots this year and are promoting tools or whatever, this would cost money. Why not use some of that existing budget to get some calendars made using...
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7th February 2018, 12:17 PM
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Well this is good, I think I've been called a...
Well this is good, I think I've been called a moron, knuckledragger, and now I'm degrading my wife.
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6th February 2018, 10:40 PM
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Thanks guys
Well this has been some interesting reading, thank you to all that have contributed so far, and some posts have actually opened my eyes and taught me some things, it's great to see all the different...
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6th February 2018, 02:55 PM
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Art promotes discussion don't you think?...
Art promotes discussion don't you think? lol,....... but you're right, I was kind of seeing what would get through. Just a bit of fun, no offence intended blah blah blah.
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6th February 2018, 01:53 PM
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Oops I've hurt my thumb. Here, let me help you...
Oops I've hurt my thumb.
Here, let me help you hammer.
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6th February 2018, 01:39 PM
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Yum
Yum
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6th February 2018, 01:37 PM
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They are printed in NZ I think, using a...
They are printed in NZ I think, using a collection of vintage painted pics, Gil Elvgren and others, I just got mine on Ebay, it's a bit smaller than I would have liked but that's ok, more wall space....
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6th February 2018, 01:29 PM
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Now I glance up and see this on the wall instead....
Now I glance up and see this on the wall instead. Helloo February!:) And yes, it's 2018, although I wish the numbers were a bit bigger but I don't mind getting in close to see them.
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6th February 2018, 01:04 PM
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Yes, you're right, we should just shut down the...
Yes, you're right, we should just shut down the whole discussion because I don't need to know what day it is and therefore forget that I need to post this parcel and get it to WA in time for my...
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6th February 2018, 12:37 PM
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Well maybe we should just let it go anyway, I...
Well maybe we should just let it go anyway, I used to go every year (for work) and the highlight for me was the fly over by the Fa/18 Hornet and the grid girls. The rest was just a very noisy...
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6th February 2018, 12:16 PM
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And if they wanna ban grid girls then someone...
And if they wanna ban grid girls then someone else should just get in there with their own version, maybe call them the Melbourne GP girls instead, only have them when the GP is in Melbourne. Stick...
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6th February 2018, 11:57 AM
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Crazy world we live in
Yep they have got rid of grid girls, there's a small minority pushing all this. I'm telling you, this year gone buy it seems to be worse than ever. Let's hope we see some kind of turn around in...
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24th January 2018, 09:07 PM
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Yes, please don't be put off, we wouldn't want...
Yes, please don't be put off, we wouldn't want you to go to lumberjocks instead. Too many guys walkin around over there in bulging Y fronts from their recent visit here as guests!
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21st January 2018, 04:43 PM
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Classic! :2tsup:
Classic! :2tsup:
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21st January 2018, 04:37 PM
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Well, just like I do, I take off my top to shake...
Well, just like I do, I take off my top to shake the shavings out, then I usually leave it off for the rest of the day, especially in this heat. She has every right to do the same and if she truly...
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16th January 2018, 04:51 PM
Thread: Batching Boxes - lessons learned
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Nice
I like the design, great idea Bob, pity like you say about the wood movement causing troubles though.
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16th January 2018, 04:07 PM
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Yep, and I bet this decision is made by people...
Yep, and I bet this decision is made by people who assume a minority will be offended then ruin it for the majority through their decisions which we the majority have no say in, I'm so sick of it,...
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16th January 2018, 02:22 PM
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That's right, men have no rights to be men...
That's right, men have no rights to be men anymore. Or should I say human anymore. or maybe persons have no right to be persons anymore would be the best way to put it.
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16th January 2018, 01:53 PM
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You looked at it didn't you? Naughty man!
You looked at it didn't you? Naughty man!
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16th January 2018, 01:45 PM
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Calendars for your shed/workshop - Makita Girls
Ok, so in this politically correct world we've found ourselves in it seems it's harder and harder to find a decent calendar for the shed walls. I remember the good old days with the Makita...
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22nd October 2017, 03:26 PM
Thread: Off grid 3 phase solar power
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You'll be all set then. I'll walk to Horsham if I...
You'll be all set then. I'll walk to Horsham if I need some turning done, that's if the roads aren't covered in mobs of zombies.
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22nd October 2017, 02:36 PM
Thread: Off grid 3 phase solar power
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Until the battery needs changing or some other...
Until the battery needs changing or some other part needs maintenance then those solar panels will be like big flags alerting all those around that you may have a lithium battery stashed in your...
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22nd October 2017, 02:09 PM
Thread: Off grid 3 phase solar power
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Personally I would focus my efforts on moving...
Personally I would focus my efforts on moving away from 3 phase all together if I was you. Is there any reason you need so much power? Start using hand tools more, get a treadle lathe maybe :)
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2nd October 2017, 08:12 PM
Thread: Tassie Oak wall cabinet - pink?
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Tomato Tomato
Yes, the land is still joined under the water -- many many years ago it was exactly the same bushland stretching from Melbourne to Tassie.
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2nd October 2017, 05:39 PM
Thread: Tassie Oak wall cabinet - pink?
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I've seen it in Vic Ash as well. Not sure if it...
I've seen it in Vic Ash as well. Not sure if it stays pink. I never have any hanging around long enough. I can only afford ikea or pine for my own furniture [emoji20]
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27th September 2017, 06:03 PM
Thread: Developments in Dust Sensor tech
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I'm happy to solder them
I'd be happy to solder them for people if they prefer, depending on the work involved, and a small fee for my time of course :)
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28th August 2017, 05:43 PM
Thread: Shed Power
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Yes I've always vented it outside the shed...
Yes I've always vented it outside the shed through a hole down the back corner of my workshop right next to the blower so that I keep the pipe as short as possible, then I thought maybe it would be...
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28th August 2017, 12:51 PM
Thread: Shed Power
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Fan Down
Interesting read. Makes me wonder what he died of, was it a dust related illness?
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2nd July 2017, 03:10 PM
Thread: Wixey gauge on thicknesser
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I have the old Sherwood thicknesser with the...
I have the old Sherwood thicknesser with the readout built in. I noticed it's the only lunchbox model that ever had it and can't get it in the new ones. I must admit when I first got it I thought it...
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29th June 2017, 03:18 PM
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I wish they would put more thought into the...
I wish they would put more thought into the design to eliminate snipe on the feed tables once and for all, instead of us having to fiddle with them and add things to make them work well. I have the...
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2nd June 2017, 03:17 PM
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Yes, but also quicker to stuff it up and a much...
Yes, but also quicker to stuff it up and a much bigger stuff up to fix. Ugly tear out comes to mind and that awful machine ripple and snipe that will need to be removed afterwards, making your board...
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1st June 2017, 01:00 PM
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Hand plane. Then sand. Belt sander may end up...
Hand plane. Then sand. Belt sander may end up making the surface uneven and not level. But if you're not good with sharpening or using hand planes then I recommend you learn first. Either way....
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30th April 2017, 04:37 PM
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Yes, I agree, but if you want to do it all...
Yes, I agree, but if you want to do it all yourself this is what I would do.
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30th April 2017, 02:13 PM
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Buy some saws and tools. Do it all yourself....
Buy some saws and tools. Do it all yourself. Don't use melamine at all if you want good results.
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5th March 2017, 04:23 PM
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I'm trying to do the same thing, I will be...
I'm trying to do the same thing, I will be interested to see what you end up doing. I'm sure I had a hammer exactly for this purpose, I found it at a garage sale really cheap but do you think I can...
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5th March 2017, 03:23 PM
Thread: Accurate Mitre saw for box making
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Yes I agree, just use bench planes. If you learn...
Yes I agree, just use bench planes. If you learn to get them sharp (and keep them sharp) put them to use on shooting boards.
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9th February 2017, 09:55 PM
Thread: Accurate Mitre saw for box making
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I have one of those trimmers, the exact one...
I have one of those trimmers, the exact one pictured (from Timbecon)
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12th December 2016, 07:23 PM
Thread: How to care for Li-ion batteries?
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I'm happy with Nicad rubbish if it lasts 20 years...
I'm happy with Nicad rubbish if it lasts 20 years and does everything I need. I think half the problem is the way they are treated and the charging circuit. Also the Panasonics from 4 years ago are...
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12th December 2016, 02:10 PM
Thread: How to care for Li-ion batteries?
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I have a very old Panasonic cordless drill that I...
I have a very old Panasonic cordless drill that I got for my 21st in 1996, I have only just this year started using my second battery. It's an old Nicad 12V and the drill has worked fine for all...
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30th April 2016, 06:15 PM
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I'm interested to see how you go, thanks for...
I'm interested to see how you go, thanks for sharing. I love your work, trying to figure out how you get such a fine neat cut for the sliding lid pieces. Especially in burl. Well done!
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19th August 2015, 10:57 PM
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I could but that sheet size is a little too large...
I could but that sheet size is a little too large for my machine sorry. How big are the pieces your cutting?
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11th October 2013, 09:27 PM
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Thanks for those links Paul. I think that was the...
Thanks for those links Paul. I think that was the thread I found when trying to search for what JN meant. I put a few pics of it on my fb page with the title 'Well whataya know' Still waiting for my...