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  1. Thread: Frog Tape

    by droog
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    Have used it and was happy with the results with...

    Have used it and was happy with the results with water based paints, oil based is another story I assume it has to do with the paintblock technology and the solvents

    I have had good results with...
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    In most cases yes. If you happen to be tiling...

    In most cases yes.
    If you happen to be tiling then check limitations based on stud spacing and thickness / weight of tiles. (page 16)...
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    I am not a plumber so you would have to confirm...

    I am not a plumber so you would have to confirm rules but I do not believe there is anything stopping you plumbing the dishwasher drain into a separate trapped connection. You may need this topped...
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    The trap on the drain stops gasses and smell...

    The trap on the drain stops gasses and smell escaping from the drain out of the fixture / appliance.

    With your plan what stops the gasses and smell from escaping via the dishwasher ?
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    A lot depends on the quality of the bricks and...

    A lot depends on the quality of the bricks and their firing.

    Porous bricks will take up moisture, then if you have freezing temperatures overnight the water will expand as it turns to ice breaking...
  6. So is it already sanded and finished and you just...

    So is it already sanded and finished and you just want to polish the existing coating?

    Or are you referring to taking a bare timber floor and polishing it with say beeswax ?

    Polishing is just...
  7. Sanding is done before finishing to get the floor...

    Sanding is done before finishing to get the floor flat and even before finishing.
    Finishing is coating the surface with a protective coating.

    You can finish a floor at anytime without sanding but...
  8. Thread: DIY Plastering

    by droog
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    Yes you "can" use Gyprock CSR Easy Flow All...

    Yes you "can" use Gyprock CSR Easy Flow All Purpose for all coats, as an air drying mix it will take longer to dry with thick coats.

    My opinion is the setting base coat is a stronger join, if you...
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    Dont know about the particular green shed stuff...

    Dont know about the particular green shed stuff but quality steel edging will be made out of Corten Steel
    Weathering steel - Wikipedia
  10. Probably would have been a good idea to replace...

    Probably would have been a good idea to replace the rusted bp connectors before potting it.
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    Yours appears to be a close copy of a Record...

    Yours appears to be a close copy of a Record No.52
    It uses the spiral spring but no sign of the castellated device.

    536036536037


    A spacer should work fine, with that spring there is no way...
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    The answers are in AS/NZS 2918:2001 I dont...

    The answers are in AS/NZS 2918:2001
    I dont personally have a copy but here is the link to download if you want to pay
    https://www.saiglobal.com/pdftemp/previews/osh/as/as2000/2900/n2918.pdf

    The...
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    Never tried it for that purpose but have glazed...

    Never tried it for that purpose but have glazed plenty of windows with linseed putty.
    Just wondering what problem or issue you are looking to solve?

    Initial thoughts are bog sets hard whereas...
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    1. Yes 2. Assuming pics 20240228_100810.jpg and...

    1. Yes
    2. Assuming pics 20240228_100810.jpg and 20240228_100747.jpg are the broken ones ? Dont do anything, just stick them down as per 1 with the ends butted together.
  15. Never personally used the product but the...

    Never personally used the product but the datasheet lists it as Low Viscosity and Viscous Liquid.
  16. Thread: Fan Question

    by droog
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    Flow should be through the case, usual is in at...

    Flow should be through the case, usual is in at the front and out at the back.
    Unless you are building an extreme unit with multiple CPU's, graphics cards and large amounts of ram a single fan front...
  17. Make sure any stops at the top have been wound...

    Make sure any stops at the top have been wound down, door should lift up and inwards.

    The thing that will stop it is it looks like the bottom track is bowed up in the middle ? If this is the case...
  18. Have a read of the rules for the market place...

    Have a read of the rules for the market place
    RULES for posting in Market Place
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    Filling a gap with silicon will not help to...

    Filling a gap with silicon will not help to waterproof the floor, the compressed cement sheet products are not waterproof by themselves.
    To waterproof the floor a waterproofing membrane is overlaid...
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    Have used an angle grinder to add a recessed edge...

    Have used an angle grinder to add a recessed edge to fibre cement sheet for jointing and finishing, don’t think you would have much success trying to re-create tongue and groove connection, but then...
  21. As above it will work. What happens when it...

    As above it will work.
    What happens when it leaks and you need to tighten the nut and increase the compression?

    My preference would be silver soldered connections until a point where compression...
  22. Yes a bandsaw can be used to make veneer....

    Yes a bandsaw can be used to make veneer.
    https://timothycoleman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Bandsaw-Your-Own-Veneer.pdf


    I have never done it personally but it will require well setup...
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    Have you looked at the seals that have a stop on...

    Have you looked at the seals that have a stop on the door jamb that push them down into the closed position, and lift as the door opens?
    RP3 Automatic Weather Seal 920mm Anodised (Silver)
  24. For potting compounds I would probably look at...

    For potting compounds I would probably look at one of the flexible ones like polyurethane
    RS PRO Grey PUR Potting Compound 500 g | RS

    Past experience with epoxy is that over time cable entry can...
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    Maybe try a cheaper version and see if there is...

    Maybe try a cheaper version and see if there is significant improvement first ?...
  26. Thread: LED lights dull?

    by droog
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    It may be possible to replace the LED’s but first...

    It may be possible to replace the LED’s but first of all you need to identify the device itself rather than the plastic lens in front of it.
    Next question is do you have the tools or experience to...
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    Vapour will rise up, your issue in both bathrooms...

    Vapour will rise up, your issue in both bathrooms is water travelling under the tiles and being absorbed by the timber which has incorrectly been submerged into the layer under the tiles.
    I also see...
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    Simple replacement job for a carpenter but that...

    Simple replacement job for a carpenter but that does not fix the cause.
    Most likely the waterproofing has not been completed correctly, fixing the issue would probably require removing tiles are...
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    My goto paint is Dulux, have tried many other...

    My goto paint is Dulux, have tried many other brands but have not been impressed. Others have their favourite but with paint it appears YMMV.

    99% of all my windows are double hung sash and unless...
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    Frames look in good condition compared to some I...

    Frames look in good condition compared to some I have repaired in the past.
    Sand and clean the glass rebates of any old putty or sealant.
    Prime and topcoat all over including the rebate with...
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    Is it the same stuff as car windows ? It is...

    Is it the same stuff as car windows ?
    It is called Bailey channel available at auto restoration supply or Clark Rubber.
    Bailey Channel Rubber | Clark Rubber

    Or is it just the furry strip ?...
  32. Thread: Silica

    by droog
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    Use, supply and manufacture. According to this...

    Use, supply and manufacture. According to this article.
    ‘Dangerous product’: Australian ban on engineered stone to begin next year | Australia news | The Guardian
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    Do you know if the joints were done with paper...

    Do you know if the joints were done with paper joint tape or the fibreglass easy tape ?

    The easy tape is known for cracking.
    Jointing should be done with base coat to joint and flush then a...
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    Without first hand examination it’s impossible to...

    Without first hand examination it’s impossible to say, but may be possible depending on construction.
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    Sorry to say but it looks like it has gone too...

    Sorry to say but it looks like it has gone too far and complete replacement of the bottom sill is the only option in my opinion.
  36. Thread: Silica

    by droog
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    They are hitting at the "high silica" content...

    They are hitting at the "high silica" content with the ban, there are many silica containing products including natural stone which is still perfectly fine for use in benchtops.

    Bet the price of...
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    Ah so already repaired looking for option for...

    Ah so already repaired looking for option for prevention of future occurrence.

    Even switching the equipment off at the outlet is often only disconnecting the active, unless you have specific...
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    From a quick google it appears the lathe is...

    From a quick google it appears the lathe is powered by a Striatech digital variable reluctance motor and looks to use a solid state controller.
    One common issue with solid state controllers is...
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    Something about the rating does not sound right...

    Something about the rating does not sound right to me given that it is on a 240v motor.
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    Not sure where in Brisbane your located but have...

    Not sure where in Brisbane your located but have you tried a Jaycar store ?
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    Post 3 ?? And from Feast Watsons website

    Post 3 ??

    And from Feast Watsons website
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    The motor is 240v Alternating Current ! There is...

    The motor is 240v Alternating Current !
    There is no positive or negative as it alternates between the two.
  43. Based on the age I would expect that it would...

    Based on the age I would expect that it would have been a spirit based stain then clear over the top.

    A number of manufacturers still do spirit based stains, any good outlet should have a display...
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    Milkweed Bug ? Spilostethus pacificus (Milkweed...

    Milkweed Bug ?
    Spilostethus pacificus (Milkweed bug) - Canberra & Southern Tablelands
  45. Strip any flaking paint in preparation before...

    Strip any flaking paint in preparation before applying fresh paint.
    It may be Kalsomine paint which is a PITA.

    What prep did you do before painting ?


    Photos, Photos, Photos….
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    Is the product you using a stain? Or a stain /...

    Is the product you using a stain? Or a stain / varnish?

    And is the product water or oil based ?

    Use a spirit based stain to get the colour you want, then overcoat with a clear finish of your...
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    This is the welder I originally purchased, at the...

    This is the welder I originally purchased, at the time it was the sub 1K price
    532806
    Never had any significant success with TIG, still have it as the plasma side is OK.

    As you can see the...
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    So help us out here, what are you wanting to weld...

    So help us out here, what are you wanting to weld and what equipment do you already have... and budget ?


    The Renegade Industrial looks very much like the cheap POS that I first purchased, just a...
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    I have a Unimig Razor 200, very happy with its...

    I have a Unimig Razor 200, very happy with its capabilities.

    Although I find it does not do very well on the woodwork !
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    Yes add linseed oil if the putty has dried out...

    Yes add linseed oil if the putty has dried out too much, how much depends on what you intend to use the putty for.
    If you add to much just add calcium carbonate, easy to find as Pollifilla powder at...
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