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4th December 2012, 08:41 AM
Thread: Need a new framing gun
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Hi Stewie, Details are in third post of this...
Hi Stewie,
Details are in third post of this thread.
Post repeated below with relevant link.
Cheers
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12th October 2012, 09:40 AM
Thread: Need a new framing gun
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Just to let you know Robert. I received my gun...
Just to let you know Robert.
I received my gun back a couple of days ago. He hand made two new bumpers and fitted a new "O" ring to the main piston.
Price was as quoted. $35 plus postage.
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6th October 2012, 01:04 PM
Thread: Cymbalta and Depression
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Some years ago, someone said to me that the worst...
Some years ago, someone said to me that the worst thing that ever happened to the medical profession was penicillin.
Prior to this, doctors on the whole “treated” the patients problem. Set a broken... -
24th September 2012, 04:20 PM
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Whoops, seems I missed the end of this project....
Whoops, seems I missed the end of this project. Top job Lawry. That RAF is quite the gear. I'm starting to like it more and more.
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16th September 2012, 08:15 PM
Thread: Time to improve my work environment
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Got a bit more done today 233003 Most of the...
Got a bit more done today
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Most of the carpentry done on this wall. AND....I remembered the insulation this time.
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11th September 2012, 10:32 AM
Thread: Need a new framing gun
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No, not yet mate. Couldn't for the life of me...
No, not yet mate.
Couldn't for the life of me get the barrel out of the body casting. I was probably being too tentative in fear of breaking something.
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31st August 2012, 10:34 AM
Thread: Combo table saw work station
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Here's a link to another one you may get some...
Here's a link to another one you may get some ideas from.
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Obviously neither of these are exactly what you want. But a combination might be getting closer.
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30th August 2012, 04:52 PM
Thread: Combo table saw work station
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Do you mean something like this? 221560 ...
Do you mean something like this?
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With the extras you mentioned of course.
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28th August 2012, 05:52 PM
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Yeah, it comes from the same horses that have...
Yeah, it comes from the same horses that have nylon mane and tails and plastic hooves.:D
I think your padding is sitting a bit high. Can you push it back down towards the webbing a bit harder?
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28th August 2012, 12:44 PM
Thread: Time to improve my work environment
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Not a lot of finished work to report on. I had a...
Not a lot of finished work to report on.
I had a spare few hours a few days ago so got the first bit of pine lining up on the bottom half of the main wall.
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26th August 2012, 11:58 AM
Thread: HSC Major work
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I find it's all too tempting at my age to be...
I find it's all too tempting at my age to be critical of the younger generation.
But I see the wonderful HSC projects shown here in this forum and it fills me with a renewed confidence that the... -
24th August 2012, 12:32 PM
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Thanks Rickey, I understand now. Alistair Knox...
Thanks Rickey,
I understand now.
Alistair Knox wrote an article on the lack of R value of adobe some years ago in Owner Builder or it might have been Grassroots.
Wait, that would have to be... -
24th August 2012, 01:18 AM
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Rickey, would mind going into more detail here...
Rickey, would mind going into more detail here please?
I'm familiar with most traditional adobe construction methods. Mudbrick, pise, wattle and dob, cob etc etc, but not what you're describing.
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22nd August 2012, 03:54 PM
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Hi Lawry, I really think that is a personal...
Hi Lawry,
I really think that is a personal choice. Basically, if you're happy with the result that's all the justification you need.
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20th August 2012, 06:06 PM
Thread: What I do when not covered in sawdust
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Pretty impressive work. Thank you for sharing ...
Pretty impressive work.
Thank you for sharing
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20th August 2012, 02:37 PM
Thread: Time to improve my work environment
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Thank you Peter, Kind of you to say. Next...
Thank you Peter,
Kind of you to say.
Next step will be to fit some noggins below the chipboard so I can do the pine lining dado wall.
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20th August 2012, 12:33 PM
Thread: Jig for bench Grinder
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Hi Warrangarree, and welcome to the forum. I...
Hi Warrangarree, and welcome to the forum.
I can't personally offer and advice on your jig but I'm sure others will be around shortly who can.
I'll be watching with interest.
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20th August 2012, 12:11 PM
Thread: Gabians wall Jarrah bar, WIP
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Wow! Absolutely fantasic. A briiliant idea...
Wow! Absolutely fantasic. A briiliant idea executed perfectly.
And a personal thank you. I've been looking for a way to make a bar-b-q bench that was a bit different and cheap to make. I think I... -
19th August 2012, 03:04 PM
Thread: Time to improve my work environment
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Before posting this update, I did ask...
Before posting this update, I did ask myself...."Should I spare the guys 'n gals on the forum the boring bits?"
Decided...nah.:U
Besides, I stumbled across a product I'd like to recommend.
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15th August 2012, 02:21 PM
Thread: Time to improve my work environment
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It was a lovely weekend here in beautiful...
It was a lovely weekend here in beautiful downtown Bendigo.
The kind of days one really wants to get out and get something done in.
Insulated and lined the kickout. AC sheet on the back wall and... -
14th August 2012, 11:50 AM
Thread: Some of the old & Some of the new
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Many people, including me have put a new table...
Many people, including me have put a new table top onto a Singer base, but that's the first time I've seen the space in the middle used for a practical purpose.
Inspired!
Well done.
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13th August 2012, 11:21 AM
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That is amazing. It's hard for me to get my head...
That is amazing. It's hard for me to get my head around how quickly you can make a brick.
No straw in the mix? and it looks quite dry.
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12th August 2012, 11:00 AM
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Mr Jones, I think others have answered your...
Mr Jones, I think others have answered your specific question quite well.
I have little to add except a couple of observations that I made over the years or advice I have received from others.
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11th August 2012, 11:33 AM
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You're bringing back some very fond memories for...
You're bringing back some very fond memories for me, and making me just a tad envious.
Puddling your own mudbricks is a fantastic feeling and the ability to build just about anything for minimal if... -
10th August 2012, 03:11 PM
Thread: Need a new framing gun
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Hi Stewie, Yeah, early to mid 80's sounds about...
Hi Stewie,
Yeah, early to mid 80's sounds about right. It was quite a popular gun in its day. I remember keeping my eyes open on building sites for what other builders were using. Seemed to be a... -
9th August 2012, 05:41 PM
Thread: Time to improve my work environment
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Ah hah! I just had a lightbulb moment. They're...
Ah hah! I just had a lightbulb moment. They're garden irrigation parts.
Sorry Bob, I didn't make that connection.
It's all good now.
Thanks for popping in.
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9th August 2012, 02:27 PM
Thread: Time to improve my work environment
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Better make yourself comfortable then Bret. My...
Better make yourself comfortable then Bret.
My projects tend to take a fair while to complete.
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9th August 2012, 12:47 PM
Thread: Time to improve my work environment
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Found what I was looking for re the remote...
Found what I was looking for re the remote venting of a compressor. Link HERE
BobL, are you around?
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9th August 2012, 12:43 PM
Thread: Time to improve my work environment
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Thanks Pat, I'll probably have to make my own...
Thanks Pat,
I'll probably have to make my own base to suit the thicky. It has relatively small spindly (is that a word?) legs. They're fine for normal use but I don't think they'd cut it in a mobile... -
9th August 2012, 12:10 PM
Thread: Time to improve my work environment
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A bit more progress. All the corry tin work...
A bit more progress.
All the corry tin work finished on the main wall.
To save some time and effort, I painted all the sheets with one coat before I put them up. I intended to give them a second... -
6th August 2012, 07:18 PM
Thread: Time to improve my work environment
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Thanks Wolffie, I haven't really turned my mind...
Thanks Wolffie,
I haven't really turned my mind to the machinery yet. I've downsized my TS to a Durden pacemaker which means my buzzer can now go as the Durden has a small one attached which will... -
6th August 2012, 11:47 AM
Thread: Time to improve my work environment
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Thanks for taking the time to pass on your...
Thanks for taking the time to pass on your warning.
I'm certain all will be good based on previous experiences with this council regarding other proposed works on my home.
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5th August 2012, 09:26 PM
Thread: Time to improve my work environment
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Time to improve my work environment
It’s time for some improvements to my work area here. I thought I might make it a WIP because I’m going to have some questions along the way and, it’s a common scenario that others may be interested...
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4th August 2012, 05:18 PM
Thread: wire wheel
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Soundman, can you elaborate on what you mean by a...
Soundman, can you elaborate on what you mean by a "hard wire wheel" please?
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4th August 2012, 05:14 PM
Thread: Name that weed...
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How much of an area are we talking? I had about...
How much of an area are we talking?
I had about 15 acres of the stuff and battled it for years trying to dig it out etc. Finally I spoke to a farmer neighbour that fixed the problem once and for... -
4th August 2012, 05:05 PM
Thread: Name that weed...
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Yup, similar story here. The Chinese used it for...
Yup, similar story here. The Chinese used it for thatching. Thus the name. No mention of them bringing it with them though.
It may prove to have some value though.
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4th August 2012, 12:17 PM
Thread: I have no idea what I am doing....
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As a matter of interest, I have some of the old...
As a matter of interest, I have some of the old white asbestos sheets in places around my home. I did a search some time ago to find out how to handle it. Surprisingly, I found the recommended...
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4th August 2012, 12:02 PM
Thread: Restoration ethics??
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And horsehair is another of those traditional...
And horsehair is another of those traditional materials that actually does a better job and is easier to get a nice result from than the modern replacement. (Coconut fibre)
Look around op-shops or... -
4th August 2012, 11:29 AM
Thread: Name that weed...
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Looks to me like it could be Chinamans Scrub....
Looks to me like it could be Chinamans Scrub. It's been 6 yrs since we moved into town so my memory is fading as to its exact appearance.
I tried googling for an image but had no luck.
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3rd August 2012, 06:00 PM
Thread: Need a new framing gun
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Just this minute heard back from him. $35 + $7...
Just this minute heard back from him. $35 + $7 postage?
Can't complain about that can I?
Now I just have to figure out how the cylinder comes out so I can post it to him.
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3rd August 2012, 05:42 PM
Thread: I have no idea what I am doing....
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I'm going to give it a go silentC. It so happens...
I'm going to give it a go silentC.
It so happens I still have a few pieces to cut on my current project and I have an old unloved hand plane with a sharpish iron in it.
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3rd August 2012, 01:11 PM
Thread: Need a new framing gun
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Whoops, spoke too soon. No sooner posted here...
Whoops, spoke too soon. No sooner posted here than an email arrived.
Parts no longer available but he can modify some bumpers from another model.
Discussions continuing re cost etc.
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3rd August 2012, 12:36 PM
Thread: Need a new framing gun
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That sounds like a perfect line for a signature....
That sounds like a perfect line for a signature.
Ok, still haven't heard back from the spares guy. Reckon he's put it in the too hard basket.
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3rd August 2012, 12:15 PM
Thread: I have no idea what I am doing....
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Many, many years ago an architect I was doing...
Many, many years ago an architect I was doing some work for introduced me to the Farriers rasp. The big files farriers use on horse's hooves.
What a wonderful addition to any woodworking kit. I... -
1st August 2012, 06:33 PM
Thread: Need a new framing gun
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Ok, you silver tongued devils. You've talked me...
Ok, you silver tongued devils. You've talked me into it. I need a nail gun. :D
And you know something?
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1st August 2012, 10:54 AM
Thread: Need a new framing gun
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Thanks for thinking of me Robert, but I think...
Thanks for thinking of me Robert, but I think I'll give it a miss. Too much mucking around for second hand gear from 2 states away..
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30th July 2012, 10:40 PM
Thread: Need a new framing gun
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Thanks Johnnyd, good to hear.
Thanks Johnnyd, good to hear.
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30th July 2012, 01:43 PM
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I'm 99% certain it was sold to a dealer so that's...
I'm 99% certain it was sold to a dealer so that's his wholesale price. Retail? Yeah, around the $300 mark asking prices sounds about right. Remember, asking price and eventual selling price can be...
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30th July 2012, 01:16 PM
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Hey Lawry, How goes the project? Thought you...
Hey Lawry,
How goes the project?
Thought you might be interested in this.
Went to the local auction here last week and there was a piano stool on offer.
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29th July 2012, 08:55 PM
Thread: Need a new framing gun
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G'day mate. Hope you didn't feel I was ignoring...
G'day mate. Hope you didn't feel I was ignoring your post. I certainly didn't. Found a few places that sell Airco and on the surface it would appear I can buy a Senco for much the same kind of money....