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16th July 2023, 02:55 PM
Thread: SCAM WARNING - Market Place
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WARNING - WARNING!!! Oh honesty where have you gone?.
Is there nowhere a person can try to buy something without a leech trying to take his money.
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14th November 2020, 12:32 PM
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DRAWN & CLAIMED Can someone explain how you see who the winner...
Can someone explain how you see who the winner is? I see all the entrants but don't know where to find the winner. Thanks.
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30th October 2020, 04:27 PM
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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31st July 2018, 07:16 PM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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3rd April 2018, 06:10 PM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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21st March 2018, 04:51 PM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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3rd February 2016, 03:37 PM
Thread: Waxing a table saw help
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Thank you for the quick reply Chesand. I often...
Thank you for the quick reply Chesand. I often visit Carbetec to buy one thing and end up with more (just in case I may need it problem). I hadn't seen any wax products there before so I'll head...
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3rd February 2016, 02:50 PM
Thread: Waxing a table saw help
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Waxing a table saw help
Good day and I hope that I have entered the correct forum for my question. Can someone please tell what type of wax I should use to rub on my table saw top to assist in the easier movement of the...
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4th March 2014, 03:03 PM
Thread: Plywood vs MDF and other matters.
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Timber purchase made.
Today I purchased BBCC grade plywood for the front and sides of the pulpit and also Merbau for the bottom skirts and top skirt under the Bible rest.306369 I have attached the plan that I made but am...
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4th March 2014, 02:47 PM
Thread: Plywood vs MDF and other matters.
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MDF Vs Plywood.
Quality was, is and always will be the aim of the woodworker. To use less and do less than the best is the injustice. To achieve quality one needs to take note of the experts. There is much to be...
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3rd March 2014, 08:29 PM
Thread: Plywood vs MDF and other matters.
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MDF Vs Plywood.
Thanks all so far for the comments Ian and Crowie. Bunnings was only a search and see and am going tomorrow with a friend to a proper timber merchant. I have completed a scale drawing but don't...
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27th February 2014, 07:10 PM
Thread: Plywood vs MDF and other matters.
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Plywood V MDF
Thanks for the reply Ian. In answer to your comments, I have been purchasing tools over the last couple of years prior to retirement (guess how the username came up) so I have what I consider to be...
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26th February 2014, 01:52 PM
Thread: Plywood vs MDF and other matters.
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Plywood vs MDF and other matters.
I wish to build a pulpit for my Church and have had a look at the internet for either plans or tube videos. My question is; is it better to build the pulpit using AC grade plywood or can I use MDF. ...
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8th November 2013, 06:59 PM
Thread: Makita PJ7000 Biscuit/Plate Joiner
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Makita PJ7000
I am so glad I had a look at the Forum. I have read a number of positive reviews on the Makita PJ7000 and have been looking for the best price. I saw the add for $220 and when I went to Bunnings I...
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3rd July 2013, 11:49 PM
Thread: Identity of saw blade.
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The blade identified.
Thank you Bosox. I had a look on the link an d'yes' it is the same as I am concerned. I agree with the article in that I once tried it on a saw to see what it did and in a straight cut attempt,...
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2nd July 2013, 09:17 PM
Thread: Aldi Router
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Aldi router sale.
What can I say about buying tools from Aldi? If something cheap is the way to go then go for it. I haven't seen the add, but if it is a Taurus brand router, forget it. :no: About 12 months ago I...
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2nd July 2013, 08:39 PM
Thread: Identity of saw blade.
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Saw blade
Thanks for the replies but I am now more confused. When I first came into possession of the blade (and my father had it amongst his saw blades for years prior to that) I don't think I had even heard...
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30th June 2013, 06:13 PM
Thread: Identity of saw blade.
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Identity of saw blade.
Hi gents. I thought i would upload a picture of a saw blade that I have had for years having received it from my late father many years ago. As can be seen, it is (for want of a better description)...
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8th June 2013, 10:08 PM
Thread: Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2013
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Terrific photographs that bring back memories.
I was in Tasmania about four years ago and went for a sail on a tall ship and it was an experience that I will never forget. Looking at your photos and especially the Viking longship which sailed...
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26th August 2012, 07:09 PM
Thread: Sherline Drill press
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Thank you for your response and my apology for...
Thank you for your response and my apology for not getting back on the sire quickly to give you a reply. I was lucky enough to speak to my neighbour who works at some sort of distribution centre and...
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22nd August 2012, 06:42 PM
Thread: Sherline Drill press
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Sherline Drill press
Good day all. I have a Sherline model DM10 which is a good few years old now. My problem is that I have broken the coil style belt and I am having difficulty finding a replacement. I was sent from...
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22nd August 2012, 06:16 PM
Thread: Makita router
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Makita router
Good day all. I recently bought a Taurus router from Aldi so that I could start and learn how to use the device. Well it lasted about 15 to 20 minutes actual use so I was lucky in that Aldi gave me...
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Thank you for your reply Joe. The intricacies of...
Thank you for your reply Joe. The intricacies of the English language are evident everywhere. On one site it spells it as Rabbit and (mostly) American Rabbet. I can at least stop trying to match...
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Scahwp
Good evening all and I thank you for giving me the chance to join the WWF. I bought a router and am trying to use it and am learning a lot from UTube. I am (intending/trying) to make a pelmet to...