Search:
Type: Posts; User: Tools
Search: Search took 0.02 seconds; generated 56 minute(s) ago.
-
Just picked up one of those Tapo plug-ins which...
Just picked up one of those Tapo plug-ins which was only $16.50 from Bunnos. Pretty easy to program but each on or off is counted as one function and being limited to only 32 functions per day I am a...
-
Thanks gents, I think Jack's option might work...
Thanks gents, I think Jack's option might work best for me. It can do 32 presets and I don;t know if on is one and off is another or on/off is counted as one, but worst case I can get 5.5 hours a day...
-
Timers
Does anyone know of a consumer grade timer that can turn on for 5 then off for 15 for a set period throughout the day? Best I can find so far is on for 15 and off for 15.
Tools -
20th September 2023, 07:55 PM
Thread: The late Great Watson
by Tools- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 6,662
I never met the bloke but some years back I was...
I never met the bloke but some years back I was looking for a part for my router and was happy to pay for it and postage. Noel replied and sent me the part for free which was not expected, along with...
-
26th August 2023, 06:48 PM
Thread: gyprocking around windows and butt joints
by Tools- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 5,108
Make sure you have an assistant to help lift that...
Make sure you have an assistant to help lift that top sheet as it is highly likely to crack with the window cut out if you try and lift it by yourself.
Tools -
13th June 2023, 07:35 PM
Thread: Timber pallets
by Tools- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 375
FREE: VIC 527267 Plus a few others in another pile. ...
527267
Plus a few others in another pile.
Tools -
13th June 2023, 06:26 PM
Thread: Timber pallets
by Tools- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 375
FREE: VIC Timber pallets
I have a number of timber pallets I need to move on in a hurry as we are at the end of a build and they have not been picked up by the brick company. Most are pine with a handful of hardwood ones as...
-
4th April 2023, 07:10 PM
Thread: Finish for Tas Blackwood
by Tools- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 470
After reading a bit more about waxes it looks...
After reading a bit more about waxes it looks like it is not a suitable finish by itself. I tried some water based CFP matt and that looks pretty good so I might roll with that.
Tools -
26th March 2023, 11:26 AM
Thread: Finish for Tas Blackwood
by Tools- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 470
Finish for Tas Blackwood
I have a shaving cabinet which is mostly mirror but has some tas blackwood trims for the handles, bulkhead and sides and need a finish on it that is suitable for a bathroom. They are some beautiful...
-
5th March 2023, 06:34 PM
Thread: Makita 3600BR switch
by Tools- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,093
It was all pretty obvious when I opened the...
It was all pretty obvious when I opened the router up again today. Two wires from the motor and the active/neutral from the lead so as suggested I switched the active with one of the motor wires and...
-
1st March 2023, 06:36 PM
Thread: Makita 3600BR switch
by Tools- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,093
Thanks for your help gents. The part was sold...
Thanks for your help gents.
The part was sold as being genuine and as far as I am aware it is genuine. I don;t know why Makita would have changed it and when it arrived my first thought was that I... -
1st March 2023, 04:48 PM
Thread: Makita 3600BR switch
by Tools- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,093
Thanks for your thoughts Pete but that doesn't...
Thanks for your thoughts Pete but that doesn't answer the question.
Tools -
28th February 2023, 06:18 PM
Thread: Makita 3600BR switch
by Tools- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,093
Makita 3600BR switch
Has anyone replaced the switch on a Makita 3600BR router? I purchased a "genuine" replacement switch which is the one that Makita lists as the correct part but it has only 2 terminals and the...
-
23rd December 2022, 05:54 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood supply
by Tools- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,665
My first stop was at Matthews timber and they had...
My first stop was at Matthews timber and they had a little bit of Blackwood but it was all rough sawn so not what I was after. Next stop was Ceres Fair Wood and they had bugger all and everything...
-
20th November 2022, 08:05 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood supply
by Tools- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,665
Thanks all. a few good leads in there for me. ...
Thanks all. a few good leads in there for me.
Tools -
14th November 2022, 11:49 AM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood supply
by Tools- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,665
Tasmanian Blackwood supply
Hi All
Does anyone know where I could purchase some 19mm Tasmanian Blackwood off the shelf, preferably in Melbourne?
Tools -
2nd August 2022, 09:28 PM
Thread: Waldown drill press revival
by Tools- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 567
515105
515105
-
2nd August 2022, 09:16 PM
Thread: Waldown drill press revival
by Tools- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 567
Waldown drill press revival
I have a Waldown 8sn that I am rebuilding and need to remove the column from the base.
From what I can see there are no fixings holding the 2 together so think it must just be a press fit? Can... -
1st August 2022, 06:39 PM
Thread: Porter + Cable Omni Jig 24
by Tools- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 2,215
515077 Here is a joint I did with it back then....
515077
Here is a joint I did with it back then. Wish I had bought some other templates at the time.
Tools -
1st August 2022, 06:34 PM
Thread: Porter + Cable Omni Jig 24
by Tools- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 2,215
Yeah I did, but probably not enough to justify...
Yeah I did, but probably not enough to justify the cost. If I recall correctly it was around $800 back then.
Tools -
31st July 2022, 05:23 PM
Thread: Porter + Cable Omni Jig 24
by Tools- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 2,215
Ive got one of these that I bought with great...
Ive got one of these that I bought with great intentions probably 25 years ago and it cost a lot at the time. Don;t see them around much these days.
Tools -
13th March 2021, 06:56 PM
Thread: Casual labourer wanted
by Tools- Replies
- 0
- Views
- 51,429
Casual labourer wanted
Coming up to the end of a new build and need a fit and strong labourer for a week or so to help prep some paving slabs and landscaping. Job is in Toorak (VIC) and need someone to start on Monday.
... -
30th December 2020, 06:49 PM
Thread: January 2021 - PRIZE DRAW #131
by Tools- Replies
- 208
- Views
- 23,628
DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
-
5th November 2020, 07:30 PM
Thread: Luciclear casting resin 750ml kit
by Tools- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 683
SOLD: DONE. Thanks Russ Tools
DONE. Thanks Russ
Tools -
2nd November 2020, 06:45 PM
Thread: Luciclear casting resin 750ml kit
by Tools- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 683
SOLD: Luciclear casting resin 750ml kit
I purchased a 750ml Luciclear kit but haven't opened it as I got the wrong product and couldn't return it. I paid $54 for it but will take $40. Pick up is preferred from Toorak 3142 during the day,...
-
20th January 2020, 05:34 PM
Thread: Capacitor replacement
by Tools- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 936
Capacitor replacement
I need to replace a motor start cap in a fan but am struggling to find an exact replacement. The existing one is a 1.2uF aluminum cap but I can only find a 1.5uF aluminum cap of the same voltage. Am...
-
9th January 2019, 06:59 PM
Thread: I feel the need, but how much speed?
by Tools- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 4,203
Not on dial up, is that even available any more?...
Not on dial up, is that even available any more?
My laptop has Win 10 but no touch screen.
Tools -
9th January 2019, 06:57 PM
Thread: I feel the need, but how much speed?
by Tools- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 4,203
Current abacus is a 3.2G dual core Pentium with...
Current abacus is a 3.2G dual core Pentium with 3.5G of RAM (max in this machine).
Tools -
7th January 2019, 09:03 PM
Thread: I feel the need, but how much speed?
by Tools- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 4,203
Poundy, I didn't realise that SSDs had a limited...
Poundy,
I didn't realise that SSDs had a limited life span but reading up on them I now do so would probably look at having both SSD and HDD.
My current machine is dual core but it is probably... -
7th January 2019, 08:38 PM
Thread: I feel the need, but how much speed?
by Tools- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 4,203
WoodPixel, Yes after reading up a bit on SSD I...
WoodPixel,
Yes after reading up a bit on SSD I think I would still have an HDD for storage and run the system from SSD for speed.
Tools -
7th January 2019, 08:35 PM
Thread: I feel the need, but how much speed?
by Tools- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 4,203
It is used mainly for surfing the net, a bit of...
It is used mainly for surfing the net, a bit of record keeping, photos etc.
Tools -
7th January 2019, 08:34 PM
Thread: I feel the need, but how much speed?
by Tools- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 4,203
Not much budget as I can't justify spending much...
Not much budget as I can't justify spending much on a computer which is why I am happy with a more modern second hand item.
Probably only want to spend $3-400
Tools -
5th January 2019, 09:37 PM
Thread: I feel the need, but how much speed?
by Tools- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 4,203
I feel the need, but how much speed?
The time has come for me to 'upgrade' my computer as I am getting tired of the dial-up speeds it often gives me. The old system must be well over 10 years old and is incapable of running modern...
-
4th November 2018, 06:46 PM
Thread: November Prize Draw - # 126
by Tools- Replies
- 293
- Views
- 118,609
DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
-
1st July 2018, 07:56 PM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
by Tools- Replies
- 488
- Views
- 808,915
CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
-
20th April 2018, 08:22 PM
Thread: April/May 2018 - PRIZE DRAW # 123
by Tools- Replies
- 432
- Views
- 747,546
CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
-
8th April 2018, 07:23 PM
Thread: Panels in Laminex Finishes - Where?
by Tools- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 1,590
You can buy direct from Laminex in Tullamarine ...
You can buy direct from Laminex in Tullamarine
Tools -
7th March 2018, 06:26 PM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
by Tools- Replies
- 459
- Views
- 1,087,437
CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
-
26th November 2017, 07:08 AM
- Replies
- 83
- Views
- 21,835
DRAWN I'm in.
I'm in.
-
18th October 2017, 07:28 PM
Thread: NOVEMBER 2017 - Prize Draw # 120
by Tools- Replies
- 123
- Views
- 43,995
CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
-
12th October 2017, 08:35 PM
Thread: Residential lifts - anyone have one
by Tools- Replies
- 16
- Views
- 1,699
Should have said also that the 60K was only the...
Should have said also that the 60K was only the lift and installation but not the lift shaft. residential lifts can often just be a stud walled shaft.
Our lift is 3-phase.
Tools -
12th October 2017, 07:32 PM
Thread: Residential lifts - anyone have one
by Tools- Replies
- 16
- Views
- 1,699
Don't have one but am putting one in to a project...
Don't have one but am putting one in to a project at the moment. Domestic lifts have very small cars and travel slowly. We are using a small commercial lift from Schindler, circa 60K for 3 levels.
... -
23rd September 2017, 09:36 PM
Thread: Type 13 brads anyone?
by Tools- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 853
Thanks guys. The only ones I have seen in bunnos...
Thanks guys. The only ones I have seen in bunnos are Trojan brand but it doesn't say if they are type 13 or not.
Tools -
17th September 2017, 09:04 PM
Thread: Type 13 brads anyone?
by Tools- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 853
Type 13 brads anyone?
I have a B&D Powershot stapler that I have had for years and it works exceptionally well with staples. I need to shoot some 15mm brads which it is capable of but I have never done it. The brads...
-
25th June 2017, 07:34 AM
- Replies
- 45
- Views
- 3,877
Yes, but has the wording come from an...
Yes, but has the wording come from an authoritative document or from the mouth of an "expert" at a dinner party?
Tools -
24th June 2017, 10:17 PM
- Replies
- 45
- Views
- 3,877
Where did you get that from? Tools
Where did you get that from?
Tools -
25th April 2017, 08:56 PM
Thread: Table Saw accident (dire warning!)
by Tools- Replies
- 22
- Views
- 9,729
GORE WARNING Not as severe as that but one of our apprentices...
Not as severe as that but one of our apprentices was cutting some 3mm MDF with a cordless circ saw and it kicked back on him and cut through 2 fingers and thumb. He's been off work for over 2 months...
-
16th March 2017, 07:32 PM
- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,207
Just to further confuse, some latches are...
Just to further confuse, some latches are adjustable from 60 - 70 mm
Tools -
9th March 2017, 07:44 PM
Thread: EXCESSIVE data usage
by Tools- Replies
- 26
- Views
- 2,023
Old mate has worked out what the problem is and...
Old mate has worked out what the problem is and it is nothing sinister. There is a known issue with Outlook 2013 and IMAP using data like a Sumo wrestler at a buffet. This was not an issue with...
-
8th March 2017, 09:23 PM
Thread: EXCESSIVE data usage
by Tools- Replies
- 26
- Views
- 2,023
Not sure Cliff. I will have a squiz tomorrow when...
Not sure Cliff. I will have a squiz tomorrow when I get it back.
Tools