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30th March 2024, 10:43 PM
Thread: LPG gas bottles
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Slightly old thread I know, the Swap n Go at the...
Slightly old thread I know, the Swap n Go at the petrol stations don't check the bottles as you return the empty one, I guess they get lots of out of date bottles returned. I never check the date on...
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21st July 2023, 08:35 PM
Thread: Solar Panel Size
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There is some variance, but they are roughly the...
There is some variance, but they are roughly the same size.
If you are thinking about how many you could fit on your roof, try this tool.
Solar Estimator 3.0 | SolarQuotes
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12th July 2023, 09:24 PM
Thread: Best decking oil
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Our deck is the main access to the back yard from...
Our deck is the main access to the back yard from in the house and we have a dog so drying time is a major factor for us.
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6th June 2015, 11:56 AM
Thread: Do I need a new soldering iron?
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+ 1 on avoid lead free solder. Get some 60/40...
+ 1 on avoid lead free solder. Get some 60/40 like Mike48 said and try again with your current iron. If still no good after following his tips then upgrade your iron.
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2nd January 2015, 10:28 AM
Thread: Google account hacking attempt
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Thanks for the book AussieRoy, it is good to get...
Thanks for the book AussieRoy, it is good to get information from someone who knows what they are talking about and does not have a barrow to push. I have always known about password managers but...
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12th July 2014, 01:29 PM
Thread: Advice on garage dimensions for extension
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I'm coming too. I can't play guitar though, I am...
I'm coming too. I can't play guitar though, I am happy to be the roadie.
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9th February 2009, 01:00 PM
Thread: Triton 100mm Angle Grinder - Any Good?
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I have a few "real triton" tools and love them. ...
I have a few "real triton" tools and love them. I am just worried that the triton grinder might be a re-badged GMC, not that I have anything against GMC, I have some of their stuff as well. I just...
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5th February 2009, 09:38 AM
Thread: Triton 100mm Angle Grinder - Any Good?
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Triton 100mm Angle Grinder - Any Good?
Stratco are selling the Triton 100mm angle grinder for $50 at the moment.
It just so happens the bearings in my Makita are shot and it is time for a new one. I was happy to pay around $80 for... -
3rd February 2009, 01:46 PM
Thread: Keep it? Chuck it? Give away?
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I would be getting that carp out of there quick...
I would be getting that carp out of there quick smart. With the heat we are getting your shed will be on the nose in a few days
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21st July 2008, 02:46 PM
Thread: Router bit Q
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McJing is okay for me
Hi, I use McJing bits and are happy with them. I must say that I don't work them that hard but they are definitely a grade above the cheapie sets.
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7th July 2008, 02:54 PM
Thread: What product would you use on this pergola?
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On my pergola I have one end done in a smoked...
On my pergola I have one end done in a smoked acrylic panel for weather proofing and the other end is cream shadecloth. Very happy with the result.
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30th April 2008, 09:54 AM
Thread: Track Bits??
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Re MDF for track
I made a couple of bits out of MDF a few years ago and found that the male connector started to delaminate and then eventually broke off. I have to say it did last at least 12 months but I would not...
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10th March 2008, 02:05 PM
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They both just impressed everyone in the office...
They both just impressed everyone in the office that just walked past.
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16th July 2007, 04:53 PM
Thread: Just curious, who owns a lathe....
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Poll: Got a lathe but could not call myself a turner
I inherited by father's lathe (I knew I eventually would when I bought it for him) and while I have used it a few times there is no way I could honestly say that I am proficient, but I am not...
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2nd March 2007, 01:29 PM
Thread: Nulon "Start Ya Bastard"
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I have used aerostart years now for a lawn mower...
I have used aerostart years now for a lawn mower and a blower that I have trouble with if they haven't been used for a while. Good stuff.
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28th February 2007, 01:51 PM
Thread: Router table - how good is it??
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Well done Chris, I know what I will be doing to...
Well done Chris, I know what I will be doing to mine now.
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29th December 2006, 01:07 PM
Thread: Loft bed construction
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I agree with the others, do it in pine and just...
I agree with the others, do it in pine and just use the MDF for the large flat areas.
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13th November 2006, 01:38 PM
Thread: Hole in concrete slab for clothes line
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Thanks fellas. The beauty of my core hole...
Thanks fellas.
The beauty of my core hole solution was minimal effort from me :) But as you have pointed out, it will bring me grief from MIL down the track :o :eek:
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13th November 2006, 11:25 AM
Thread: Hole in concrete slab for clothes line
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Hole in concrete slab for clothes line
I need to move my mother in law's rotary clothes line into the middle of an existing concrete slab. It is one of those removeable ones that Hills makes.
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23rd October 2006, 03:08 PM
Thread: Will October EVER arrive?
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For any Dr Seuss fans, the gear will be in the...
For any Dr Seuss fans, the gear will be in the stores on the First of Octember :D
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23rd October 2006, 03:00 PM
Thread: Triton respirator users
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I do most of my work outside and let the breeze...
I do most of my work outside and let the breeze clear the dust, the exception is working on MDF.
I use mine while using the lathe or other power tools inside the shed.
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11th October 2006, 03:45 PM
Thread: Welding Copper Tube
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nice work Edd Jon :)
nice work Edd
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8th September 2006, 02:40 PM
Thread: How dor you store your sandpaper?
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Bodgy is winning in my opinion and I am calling...
Bodgy is winning in my opinion and I am calling into officeworks this afternoon to buy one.
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21st August 2006, 02:29 PM
Thread: Holtermann Gold nugget at Hill End
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The Hill End - Tambaroora gold field is perhaps...
The Hill End - Tambaroora gold field is perhaps the most famous in New South Wales because of the very large masses of gold that were recovered during early mining operations. The largest of these...
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26th July 2006, 02:51 PM
Thread: Interested to know DO YOU BUY ON LINE?
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Poll: sometimes from ebay
I have bought a few things via ebay and only been stung once buying a used item that was faulty from a seller with a no return policy.
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25th July 2006, 02:41 PM
Thread: Metal suppliers (Sydney)
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On the odd occasions I need little bits of steel...
On the odd occasions I need little bits of steel I go to Edcon in Penny Place, Blacktown/Arndel Park.
http://www.edconsteel.com.au/locations.htm
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21st July 2006, 02:26 PM
Thread: Easy storage racks in new garage
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Dexion or slotted angle, then they can...
Dexion or slotted angle, then they can adjustable, but pricey.
The pine is also adjustable by drilling more holes.
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4th May 2006, 03:19 PM
Thread: Free 3D CAD
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Tablet Devices, totally off topic
Groggy, some of the Telstra field staff use a laptop called a "Tough Book". It is probably size of a ream of A4 paper, is a lot more robust than standard, has a proper keyboard and touch screen bit...
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5th April 2006, 03:32 PM
Thread: Table design questions.
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Golden Rule
Alan,
have a look at this previous discussion
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=1079&highlight=%22golden+rule%22
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24th March 2006, 01:33 PM
Thread: Dynamic lifter question for Greenthumbs
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Water in in well
Water it in well or dissolve it in water as Jacksin said to stop it being eaten. The smell is something else :eek:
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14th March 2006, 03:15 PM
Thread: Pencil marks
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If the wood is very rough I will use a normal...
If the wood is very rough I will use a normal carpenters pencil but on smooth almost finished surfaces I rarely have trouble snapping the lead. If I do it is because I had punched the lead out two...
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14th March 2006, 01:12 PM
Thread: Pencil marks
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0.5 clutch pencil with HB lead
If you are worrying about resharpening a soft pencil too often, try a 0.5 clutch pencil with the lead of your choice. When you need more lead, a press of the button delivers as much as you want and...
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7th March 2006, 01:49 PM
Thread: Cutting in to existing cornice
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try the scribe mitre
2bob, try the scribe mitre on a bit of spare cornice, or a bit of skirting. It is easier than it sounds and much neater.
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7th March 2006, 01:43 PM
Thread: Moving on bye triton
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But the Triton is mobile
I would love a table saw and I am sure the neighbours would love me to have one as well because of the noise factor.
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7th March 2006, 01:29 PM
Thread: Bunnies selling galvanised nuts
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Mixed Nuts
Zenwood has just mentioned the bit that irratates me at Bunnies, mixed nuts. It is nut bunnies fault but clowns that go around picking up small loose items like nuts etc and putting them back into...
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Are you removing all the roof or the section that...
Are you removing all the roof or the section that is already missing?
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6th March 2006, 01:41 PM
Thread: Left of Centre Grey Water Solution
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I am in no way an expert but Shedhand is right...
I am in no way an expert but Shedhand is right about the Phosphates in the water, natives especially hate phospahte. You can buy low phospahte washing power for washing machines. I used this in my...
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1st March 2006, 01:30 PM
Thread: Do you tip in restaurants?
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Poll: I normally round up to the next $5 on eftpos or...
I normally round up to the next $5 on eftpos or leave the shrapnel if paid by cash. But if they have cheesed me off they get nuffink.
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23rd February 2006, 01:26 PM
Thread: Laser equipped saw?
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For 100% accurate cross cuts the method of using...
For 100% accurate cross cuts the method of using a square off the stationary blade is perfect or a fence when the cut will repeated a number of times but for speed in doing multiple cuts at different...
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22nd February 2006, 02:14 PM
Thread: what router bits do you consider essential?
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I can't edit my previous post :( The cutter I...
I can't edit my previous post :(
The cutter I need/want is a 1" dish cutter. Thinking about it 2" is a bit big.
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22nd February 2006, 02:10 PM
Thread: Welding Copper Tube
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Edd, you have had 3 weeks, progress please
Edd,
I am sure I am not alone waiting to see the finished steam engine. There is something about steam engines that internal combustions don't have. I have heard it described that a steam engine... -
22nd February 2006, 02:01 PM
Thread: Laser equipped saw?
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Laser equipped saw?
Has anyone out there put a laser equipped saw in a saw table?
I have no experiance with one but just thinking about it, if the laser is aimed down and forward for a normal circular saw does this... -
21st February 2006, 01:40 PM
Thread: Can we move on?
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I agree with Stuart, we are judging Triton a lot...
I agree with Stuart, we are judging Triton a lot harder than the others. Maybe they had the service level that everyone should have had and they are just coming back to the pack.
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21st February 2006, 01:30 PM
Thread: Yah never know when
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what about "the shop built around an island"! Is...
what about "the shop built around an island"! Is he in heaven or what?
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21st February 2006, 01:12 PM
Thread: what router bits do you consider essential?
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I most probably use my long straight cutter the...
I most probably use my long straight cutter the most that I use like a jointer to true up an edge.
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17th February 2006, 01:06 PM
Thread: Small storage/locker/cupboard for outside
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Bunnings also have similar but I couldn't tell...
Bunnings also have similar but I couldn't tell you sizes
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17th February 2006, 12:51 PM
Thread: hedge trimmers
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I have hand shears at home but used my Father in...
I have hand shears at home but used my Father in Law's electric GMC trimmer last week.
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7th February 2006, 10:11 AM
Thread: Connecting the earth?
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AS/NZS 3000:2000 Clause 3.7.2.10 Where...
AS/NZS 3000:2000 Clause 3.7.2.10
Where soldering is used for the jointing or connection of earthing
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6th February 2006, 02:03 PM
Thread: Connecting the earth?
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I am not a sparky but I am fairly sure that...
I am not a sparky but I am fairly sure that protective earths (which is what is used for power cabling) must not be soldered but be a mechanical joint/compression/friction joint. As ozwinner said,...
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6th February 2006, 01:57 PM
Thread: pergola foundations
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I have had a 5m * 6m steel pitched roof awning...
I have had a 5m * 6m steel pitched roof awning done in Sydney by an awning company and they just bolted brackets to the existing 4" slab. Got passed by council no probs.
Mind you, I found that the...