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Hi everyone
I have 2 copies of the Triton training DVD,s that you can have for free.
As the result of a stroke just after last christmas I have a vision defect that my doctor warned me not to use...

Oh and don't forget to prop the ceiling underneath when you go to move the beam

Question1: Yes you can move the beam, My tables show the following
110x30 F17 grade will span 2800 @ 450 centres.
110x30 F14 grade will span 2700 @ 450 centres.
Question 2: Most likely your house...

Pollyanna,
Check your local Health & building regs, it can be against health & building to have washing facilities in the same room area as cooking facilities.
One thing to look at if buying a...

Hey Capt. Zero,
What makes you think we're on the bottom of the globe?
From where we stand it looks like the top.
Wayne

It will take some time for the bricks to dry out, and longer if you put the plaster up to soon. Can you leave the walls unplastered for a few months preferrably 5 to 6 or over summer?

Here in Australia we don't normally go in for tar paper & shingles method of roofing,
How long is this taking? Can't you just disappear down to the pub for lunch and stay there until the workers go...

I also used the Tech-Dry method & found it very easy to do, After several years the wall is still dry so the the dampcourse is working OK. No damp patches like Ozwinner but I left it six months to...

If you study the brochure as mentioned by silentbutdeadly you'll see that what you mentioned is possible but you should talk to a designer about construction techniques so you get the most...

If you go to Hanson they should have details of building a single leaf dwellings. Its about 10 years since building a hall in this method when Hansons were called Besser but we had to connect the...

Michael & Ken,
My good friend Andy is about to start on a Phoenix III and although an experienced boat builder in steel is looking for as much help in wood as he can muster. He is expecting his...

Thanks Cabbie,
I now know where I'm heading with the cabinet glass.
You've given me the knowledge that doesn't seem to be in any books that I have.
Thanks a lot

Thanks Boban & Cabbie.
Does the silicone go on both sides or just place the glass in position and then the silicone?
Sorry for the question but when it comes to glass I'm a bit of a novice.

If you were building in Tassie you would get quotes in a range of $235,000 to maybe $275,000 but I would imagine that a rural area north of Brisbane would probably be a bit higher. There should be...

I have 5 overhead kitchen cupboard doors in a colonial design which need the glass to be put in, what I would like to know is how to hold the glass in place? Each door has 6 panes of glass which...

Makka619,
It may not be unusual but I would be wary of anyone that wants a 50% deposit,
In all my time of subcontracting and owner/building I have never paid more than a 10% deposit, and mostly no...

Is anyone interested in a 2000 Training video that I have. It consists of 6 hours of a comprehensive tutorial including setting up the 2000 series along with some info on jigs etc?
If anyone wants...

Rich, Try Dargavel Windows on (03) 64422323, don't know what suburb they're in but I have not long finished installing awning type double glazed windows in our house and they are very good quality...

Thanks Journeyman Mick,
Sounds good advice I'll try it, & let you know how I go.
Wayne:)

What is the best method for lining up & holding the drawer fronts in place before fixing them to the drawers, I had thought of using double sided tape to hold the fronts & then opening the drawer...

Here are 2 more photos of where I'm at, ready to put the beading on,
I've rung Lafarge & they said that they have it here in Hobart.
As you can see I've plastered the wall after sanding the paint...

Thanks Rod,
Boy without your input I'd have made a lot more mistakes as I went along,
I hope I speak for all those of us non tradesmen of limited knowledge on this forum in thanking you for your...

Here are the photos of what I have done so far.
Had to find out how to reduce the photo's size before I could post them.
Wayne
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Thanks everyone,
I've been trying to compress in paint Shop Pro but I keep getting a picture that isn't suitable for posting - no detail.
I'll try your suggestions
Thanks again
Wayne

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/images/icons/icon4.gifWhat's the best way to reduce photos to less than 100kB,
The photos that I want to post are in Jpeg at 1.2MB.
Wayne

Thanks Rod, the plastic bead sounds the way to go, I have started on the arch I'll post some photos in the next reply, I have made one blue when cutting the side sheets but i could overcome that by...

Thanks Mick,
I hadn't heard of the "Arch bead' before , sounds exactly what I need,
And thanks b1ueshift I do like the idea of having a hard corner especially when the grandkids decend on us....

OK fellas,
SWMBO has declared she wants the brick arch covered in plaster, Just doesn't like the look of the brick and also reckons it creates dust all the time.
I have done archways before but...

A monitored alarm system and good neighbours works well for me.

Left my garage door open and drove off one day after setting the alarm, came home to 2 neighbours letting me know that alarm went...

My local saw sharpening service is currently putting two new teeth on my 40 pointer although they said it would have been allright to keep using it I was a bit worried about the balance as it was...

Actually that was moving out day!!!

I've owner/built three homes now, and the feeling of satisfaction and achievement can't really be described to someone who has never tried it.
At least Rick you did it and wouldn't do it again, some...

Hire yourself a Kanga hammer and go for it, your body will benefit after the initial soreness

Dan574, what ever you do dig the base into the ground, because as you said you have had a water problem in the past and if the ground behind the wall becomes wet it expands, especially so if its...

OK steve,
Before you go any further check the web site
www.floodaustralia.net
All the details are there even photos showing some of the applications
I've used it & can thoroughly recommend it...

Adrian,
Before you do anything go and talk to the council.
You may have to use a registered designer, we do here in Tasmania, I've been designing houses & extensions for over 35 years but now that...

Steve,
I used a product called "Deck-n-Spa', bought it at Bunnings but had to wait for it to come in.
There is a web site for them, a bit dear but they reckon 8 years before you have to redo it,...

Jason,

Did you use the ag pipe that is wrapped in geotextile material.

That helps to keep the ag pipe clean otherwise it will block up over time

KateP,
Bunnings have a flatpack kitchen that is made in China but looks reasonable,
I decided to make everything myself, although I have yet to do the bench top
which has to have a join which I'm...