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16th October 2020, 12:17 AM
Thread: Building new men shed (hopefully)
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Can sympathise with you Brian45. We`ve just spent...
Can sympathise with you Brian45. We`ve just spent the past 14 months playing political ping-pong with our Council re relocation as once they found out our shed which they own was deemed unsafe they...
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23rd December 2019, 10:24 PM
Thread: Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas
Wishing Admin & Members a very Merry Christmas from the Apple Isle. Stay safe.
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1st December 2019, 11:03 PM
Thread: Queenstown Mens Shed (Tas)
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Knights Fundraiser for Queenstown (Tas) Mens Shed
465101Friday would just have been another Friday. However the Knights of the Pissoir who`d booked into town celebrating their 20th Anniversary soon changed the atmosphere when told the Mens Shed...
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24th November 2019, 10:36 PM
Thread: Queenstown Mens Shed (Tas)
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More likely off the rails!
More likely off the rails!
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T B Moore
In recent months the Queenstown Mens Shed were commissioned to replicate the Thomas Bather Moore Grave surround to spec & material as the original had long since disintregrated.His Family were most...
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21st November 2019, 12:51 PM
Thread: Queenstown Mens Shed (Tas)
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Queenstown Mens Shed (Tas)
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(1) Queenstown Mens Shed Tasmania. Recently elected as VP. (2) Penguin Mens Shed where we were invited on Tuesday. (3 & 4) Our recent acquisition of a Loco/carriage ride.... -
21st October 2019, 08:37 AM
Thread: How to do these drawers?
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Gday Derek. Use as part of the drawer the mitred...
Gday Derek. Use as part of the drawer the mitred side trims as draw pulls? Or the bottom horizontal trim cut in halves?
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30th August 2019, 08:34 AM
Thread: Kitchen cabinet small with leadlight
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Good looking cabinet. Copper/aluminium flyscreen...
Good looking cabinet. Copper/aluminium flyscreen mesh from the big green shed? Perforated metal mesh off-cuts from metal fabricating business?
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30th August 2019, 08:34 AM
Thread: Kitchen cabinet small with leadlight
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Good looking cabinet. Copper/aluminium flyscreen...
Good looking cabinet. Copper/aluminium flyscreen mesh from the big green shed? Perforated metal mesh off-cuts from metal fabricating business?
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12th August 2019, 01:15 AM
Thread: What I've been up to.
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Wow. Impressive Dragon loom Ray.
Wow. Impressive Dragon loom Ray.
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22nd July 2019, 08:28 AM
Thread: Window covering?
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Sheet of polycarbonate. Allows light but blurred...
Sheet of polycarbonate. Allows light but blurred view from outside.
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8th July 2019, 06:58 AM
Thread: limping along
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Well there`s a blast from the past. Great to see...
Well there`s a blast from the past. Great to see you here Ray. Obviously i`ve missed other times you`ve been here. gordo
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26th March 2019, 11:16 PM
Thread: Jonesy's Shed Build
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Loving the story/pics of this build. Such a...
Loving the story/pics of this build. Such a breath of fresh air to see that whilst internally a steel frame structure the exterior has such a dramatic look. Can`t wait to see the internal fit-out.
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19th February 2019, 12:51 PM
Thread: Help: Amateur restoring old bureau
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Hi Jackaroo. I have a budget version of...
Hi Jackaroo. I have a budget version of yours....all ply not veneer finish and instead of drawers have 2 doors & shelf under drop-down lid. However mine shares the same hinge mechanism which allows...
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19th February 2019, 12:40 PM
Thread: The Shed Extension
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Coming along nicely Kryn. Let`s see how long it...
Coming along nicely Kryn. Let`s see how long it takes you to not overstock the space!:D
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19th February 2019, 05:31 AM
Thread: Musical diversions
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Hi Cava. The banjo pic should actually show...
Hi Cava. The banjo pic should actually show upright....think its because of dimensions....anyhow the disc is from bottom of old electric urn. Glued & screwed along with other bits & bobs. Two pieces...
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18th February 2019, 03:34 PM
Thread: Musical diversions
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Musical diversions
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Banjo Paterson
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Air Strat
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Curved Air
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449585 Dining area.Front door behind right side...
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Dining area.Front door behind right side louvres.
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Kitchen light bulkhead.
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Hi Ian. I believe it was twofold. 1) Had to be...
Hi Ian. I believe it was twofold. 1) Had to be estimates as my old meter had to be read by entering house. No one ever knocked on my door to do so. 2) I had to reclassify premises as...
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Other view. -
449560 Clad also under roof line.
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Clad also under roof line. -
449556 Yes,we do get some sun down here.
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Yes,we do get some sun down here. -
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Current pic since cladding front 3rd of building.
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17th February 2019, 03:26 PM
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449551 Ready to sit down to.
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17th February 2019, 03:23 PM
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449550 A very simple style whereby it all fits...
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A very simple style whereby it all fits into a carry case. The table legs slot into holes.Likewise the chair/stool legs. -
17th February 2019, 08:21 AM
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I can also see a Kings crowned head with curled...
I can also see a Kings crowned head with curled moustache.
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14th January 2019, 11:11 PM
Thread: Mid century recliner chairs
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Perhaps there is a makers name on the steel frame...
Perhaps there is a makers name on the steel frame work? Or label attached to the seat cushions? Furniture maker Fler comes to mind.Great score.Going to be interesting to see your refurbishment.
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5th January 2019, 08:41 PM
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Hi Blackout.....is there a safety lock to prevent...
Hi Blackout.....is there a safety lock to prevent bed/top collapsing if low on power? Great re-purposing idea for a bench.
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2nd January 2019, 10:12 PM
Thread: List and rate your cars.
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L Bug
Some specs on a L Bug i owned about 10 years ago.....1600 twin port,Town&Country extractors,009 Ford Dizzy,1750 Holley,50% shaved of flywheel,14" x 6" Ford Jelly Beans,Marle pistons,Quikshift...
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2nd January 2019, 08:14 AM
Thread: List and rate your cars.
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Cars
Some 65...too long to list...however first car was a Lo-lite Morris....great car. 3rd was a `46 Oldsmobile....best car i`ve ever owned. Had a trio of funeral vehicles....Sedan/Flower Wagon/Hearse....
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20th December 2018, 12:58 PM
Thread: Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas
Wishing one & all a safe & happy Christmas. gordo
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28th October 2018, 10:37 AM
Thread: My 1959 Phase III Vanguard Vignale
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20th October 2018, 04:14 PM
Thread: November Prize Draw - # 126
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I`m in
I`m in
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27th August 2018, 08:42 AM
Thread: September Prize Draw # 125
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CLAIMED I`m in
I`m in
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8th August 2018, 03:57 PM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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CLAIMED Good on you Desel74.
Good on you Desel74.
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6th July 2018, 12:06 PM
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NEW Two years with mine.Still got another 12months...
Two years with mine.Still got another 12months warranty.Happy chappy.
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28th June 2018, 08:57 AM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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CLAIMED I`m in.
I`m in.
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13th June 2018, 08:21 AM
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437173 Bought this Suhner 18 years ago. UWE 10....
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Bought this Suhner 18 years ago. UWE 10. 1010W. 4.6A. Ng-10,000 min. 125mm Disc.Cost then:$650 including 48 Flap discs/48 1mm discs. Slide on/off/lock.Lock button for finger dial disc... -
12th June 2018, 05:56 PM
Thread: not by the hair of my chinny chin chin
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Needs a better grinder....that only did half the...
Needs a better grinder....that only did half the job! :U
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4th June 2018, 06:26 AM
Thread: Advice for Miter Saw?
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Hello Bing Bne. I make no claim to being a trade...
Hello Bing Bne. I make no claim to being a trade qualified carpenter/wood worker but i chose to buy the Aussie built Swarts. Been using nearly two years now cutting framing pine & 1930s tassie...
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2nd June 2018, 12:49 AM
Thread: Red cedar meat safe - farm shed find
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https://www.goodsandchattels.com/Hinges/Butt-Hinge...
https://www.goodsandchattels.com/Hinges/Butt-Hinges/View-all-products.html?redirected=1
Hi Blackout. Maybe this company. This hinge listing covers two pages. Scroll down > Butt Hinges. -
28th May 2018, 02:44 PM
Thread: Red cedar meat safe - farm shed find
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Ah yes.Forgot about them although i mentioned...
Ah yes.Forgot about them although i mentioned they sold gripper catches a few days back in another story. Interestingly enough the entire business is up for sale....lock,stock,barrel & website. Some...
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28th May 2018, 12:32 AM
Thread: Red cedar meat safe - farm shed find
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Hi Blackout. Maybe a pool pump shop - filter...
Hi Blackout. Maybe a pool pump shop - filter mesh.Or that 'auction bay' site.Numerous ads there re s/s mesh panels.
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24th May 2018, 03:08 PM
Thread: A big shed. A long time coming.
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Wow! You got a site map to get around the shed?...
Wow! You got a site map to get around the shed? Fantastic.
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24th May 2018, 06:34 AM
Thread: the largest over under made 60" wide
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Some info: Bentel, Margedant & Co. - History |...
Some info:
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22nd May 2018, 01:24 AM
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Nice score. 1,2 & 4 yes. 3 was quite likely for...
Nice score. 1,2 & 4 yes. 3 was quite likely for ciggy/ashtray holder.
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14th May 2018, 07:31 AM
Thread: what lock should I use
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Maybe a lock like this (or others they list). ...
Maybe a lock like this (or others they list).
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12th May 2018, 07:00 AM
Thread: April/May 2018 - PRIZE DRAW # 123
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1st May 2018, 09:16 PM
Thread: gripper catch ?
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https://www.goodsandchattels.com/Catches/Other-Cat...
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14th March 2018, 06:17 AM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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I`m in.