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18th June 2023, 06:08 PM
Thread: Swissgrip non-slip coating
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Swissgrip non-slip coating
Has anyone used this? What was your experience?
We had it applied to our pressed steel Caroma bath in July last year and since November it's been rubbing off right where we stand to shower. I've... -
4th June 2023, 06:13 PM
Thread: LED globe lifespan
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LED globe lifespan
We seem to have terrible luck with LED globes. It doesn't seem to matter whether they are cheapies, or high end brands, such as Philips. The one in our computer room kept switching itself off or...
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4th June 2023, 06:02 PM
Thread: Old time Renovate Forum Roll call
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I'm here, and so is Moondog
We were both very happy with ubeaut for looking after us all.
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28th May 2023, 10:18 AM
Thread: New Guinea Rosewood
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WITHDRAWN: Withdrawn
Comments confirm it is not useable as woodworking timber. Thanks for the input.
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27th May 2023, 03:59 PM
Thread: Hot and cold pipework orientation
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I read through the info and the only thing it...
I read through the info and the only thing it stipulates is that hot and cold must be clearly marked on the tap, but not whether it's right or left. Presumably, if the temperature of the water does...
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26th May 2023, 11:30 PM
Thread: Hi all. Glad we have this!
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Hi all. Glad we have this!
I'm happy that we still have our old, more or less familiar stomping ground. Moondog will bore you with his projects and I'll happily follow along.
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26th May 2023, 11:05 PM
Thread: New Guinea Rosewood
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WITHDRAWN: OK everyone, points well taken. Thanks for the...
OK everyone, points well taken. Thanks for the feedback.
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26th May 2023, 11:02 PM
Thread: Hot and cold pipework orientation
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Yes, it was. Not a very competent one, in our...
Yes, it was. Not a very competent one, in our experience. Lots of issues and problems, delays, errors in the build, you name it. Poor communication. Etc. Horrendous experience.
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26th May 2023, 06:05 PM
Thread: Hot and cold pipework orientation
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This would be good, because she has a fridge with...
This would be good, because she has a fridge with icemaker and did not arrange for plumbing connection in the pantry. I highly doubt it though!
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26th May 2023, 04:16 PM
Thread: Hot and cold pipework orientation
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I like your comment. :) Interesting to see...
I like your comment. :) Interesting to see another Geelong member, too. I think there are a few!
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26th May 2023, 02:52 PM
Thread: Hot and cold pipework orientation
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Hot and cold pipework orientation
I know that the generally accepted arrangement of hot and cold pipework is hot to the left, and cold to the right. My daughter's new build apparently has them around the wrong way for the shower...
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26th May 2023, 01:37 PM
Thread: New Guinea Rosewood
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WITHDRAWN: The turned legs look to be solid. I can't get...
The turned legs look to be solid. I can't get under the table to see whether the horizontal supports are solid or jointed.
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26th May 2023, 12:35 PM
Thread: New Guinea Rosewood
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WITHDRAWN: New Guinea Rosewood
We have a large (1500 diameter or 1500x2100 extended), heavy pedestal table that we need to move on, and have been unable to sell as a table so we thought it might be useable as timber for projects. ...
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22nd May 2023, 11:28 PM
Thread: The other Renovate Forum is NOW CLOSED!
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The redirect says the following. It's clearly...
The redirect says the following. It's clearly obvious that they never understood the spirit of the community.
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10th September 2012, 10:32 AM
Thread: Cabinet hardware
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Cabinet hardware
Not sure which forum to post in so I'll start here, Mods please move if appropriate.
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4th August 2012, 03:33 PM
Thread: Help required finishing project
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Help required finishing project
We bought a pretty 1930s 3-draer oak (we think) dressing table with mirror and original hardware a few years ago with the intention of using it as a bedside table. Unfortunately it was from ebay,...
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4th August 2012, 03:21 PM
Thread: Hi, from Geelong
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Hi, from Geelong
Hi all
I'm Cecile, and my husband Ted and I have an interest in older furniture, but have little time to do any refinishing. We also have few proper woodworking tools to fix things up.
We're...