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25th Jun 2021, 12:11 AM
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There are actually more Men's Sheds located...
There are actually more Men's Sheds located around Adelaide than I was expecting. When I first moved over here (over 10 years ago now) I had a look for woodworking clubs but these were thin on the...
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23rd Jun 2021, 09:13 AM
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Thanks guys ….. I will pass on all the...
Thanks guys ….. I will pass on all the information to the sustainability committee and let them take the wheel. I have enough on my plate at the moment, but I suspect I will be roped in to assist...
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21st Jun 2021, 10:40 PM
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Expression of interest - fabrication of container collection bins - Parkside SA
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I am the chairperson of the Grounds and Facilities Committee at the kids local public primary school. I have been approached by the Sustainability Committee (yes we have lots of... -
20th Jul 2017, 12:28 AM
Thread: Adelaide Metalworker / Partnership
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I'm pleased to say that I am heading off to see...
I'm pleased to say that I am heading off to see Gavin (again) on Saturday to get started on the outdoor table frame. Looking forward to getting it off the ground and having it ready for the warmer...
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14th Mar 2017, 10:23 PM
Thread: Couriers instead of Aust post
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I placed an order on Ebay with a seller in Hong...
I placed an order on Ebay with a seller in Hong Kong on 18th December 2016, tracking showed it arriving in Sydney and being transferred to a local courier sorting facility 27th December 2016 with an...
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12th Mar 2017, 09:14 PM
Thread: Adelaide Metalworker / Partnership
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Sorry .... the auto notification seems to have...
Sorry .... the auto notification seems to have stopped working for some reason.
Gavin I would be keen to team up again if you have the time. I was thinking about the engine crane the other day... -
8th Mar 2017, 11:24 PM
Thread: Adelaide Metalworker / Partnership
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Exactly:) I felt that the 50x50 looked a...
Exactly:)
I felt that the 50x50 looked a little like the generic school table/desk (although they were probably 30x30). The heavier sections on the end will accentuate the end frames making the... -
8th Mar 2017, 09:21 PM
Thread: Adelaide Metalworker / Partnership
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I have tweeked the design a little and changed...
I have tweeked the design a little and changed the 50x50 legs to 50x75 ... perhaps only a minor alteration but I think it looks more balanced.
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7th Mar 2017, 09:32 PM
Thread: Adelaide Metalworker / Partnership
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Thanks for the replies and interest. Well I have...
Thanks for the replies and interest. Well I have had a bit of a play around with Sketchup (first attempt) and have come up with the following:
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6th Mar 2017, 08:23 PM
Thread: Adelaide Metalworker / Partnership
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Best offer to date so far!
Best offer to date so far!
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5th Mar 2017, 10:50 PM
Thread: Adelaide Metalworker / Partnership
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Adelaide Metalworker / Partnership
Hi All,
Unfortunately I do not follow the Metalwork forums as much any more now they have split from the Woodwork forums which is a little sad.
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24th May 2015, 07:27 PM
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I have noted already that the failure did occur...
I have noted already that the failure did occur doing an operation that the unit wasn't technically designed for. Previous to this it was used to lift a very heavy jointer and it did the job well....
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17th May 2015, 10:02 PM
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All done thanks to Gavin
I just wanted to publicly express my thanks to Gavin Newman for taking some time out of his Sunday morning to assist me (actually do it for me) with this little job.
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16th May 2015, 09:47 PM
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Thank you all for the replies. To be honest I...
Thank you all for the replies. To be honest I wasn't expecting much of a response so it is a testimony to these forums that I have had no less than 4 members willing to offer help within hours of the...
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15th May 2015, 10:50 PM
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Welding Assistance in Adelaide - Please - Engine Crane
Hi All,
I have been using my cheep Chinese engine crane for tasks that it perhaps was not initially intended to be used for - removal of trees!
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7th Apr 2015, 09:18 PM
Thread: forum signature
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It seems to work as it links to your business...
It seems to work as it links to your business website. There is a button at the bottom of posts "Show Your Signature" that should be checked. Perhaps you should think about being a site sponsor to...
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21st Feb 2015, 02:15 PM
Thread: H&F in Adelaide.
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SA - Cavan - General Tools PTY LTD (Distributor)...
SA - Cavan - General Tools PTY LTD (Distributor)
Address:
7 Newcastle Crescent
Cavan SA 5094
Contact:
Tel: (08) 8262 6199
Fax: (08) 8262 6044
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13th Dec 2014, 10:06 AM
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Thanks ..... I have four of the single light...
Thanks ..... I have four of the single light versions sitting in the garage all with blown globes. I was going to toss them as the globes are too expensive, especially when they last a day or so. I...
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5th Nov 2014, 08:23 PM
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You are correct. I was trying to think of...
You are correct. I was trying to think of something small that would not weigh much so a letter was not the best example. I can alter this to a thick feather weighing in at 5gm, but at 22mm thick it...
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5th Nov 2014, 08:03 PM
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Its seems that the minimum charge is $24.95 for...
Its seems that the minimum charge is $24.95 for the parcel + $5.95 per 500g or part thereof. So for a 5gm letter = $30.90 or a 3kg something = $60.65.
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5th Nov 2014, 07:43 PM
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Now it just gives AP the opportunity to charge...
Now it just gives AP the opportunity to charge over the top postage - "Australia Post charges a base rate of $24.95 a parcel, with a weight rate of $5.95 per 500 grams". :oo:
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28th Oct 2014, 10:20 PM
Thread: Camera slider
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There have been some fancy examples shown...
There have been some fancy examples shown already. This is another option (more so the track):
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10th Oct 2014, 11:32 PM
Thread: Making a Cricket Bat for School
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Hi Nalin, You could try and get in contact...
Hi Nalin,
You could try and get in contact with this place: http://cricketwillow.com.au/4.0.html
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26th Aug 2014, 12:02 AM
Thread: Car cover as a shed?
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Without sides it will make it convenient for...
Without sides it will make it convenient for somebody to nick you gear :U
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24th May 2014, 05:54 PM
Thread: Viewing forum on iphone
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Hi Mark ...... you could search the Apple App...
Hi Mark ...... you could search the Apple App store for Tap-a-talk. This is what I use and find it quite good but there are a few others (forum runner or something from memory) that you can try. Most...
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16th Mar 2014, 09:01 AM
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I would be interested in knowing who can custom...
I would be interested in knowing who can custom make these as well!
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5th May 2013, 08:21 AM
Thread: The Older Wood Lathe Thread.
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IMPORTANT The Older Wood Lathe Thread.
Hi Lewis,
If I recall correctly your post was in the EBay (for sale elsewhere) sub forum. New threads are locked following the initial post to in order to direct viewers to the external site.
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23rd Apr 2013, 05:47 PM
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Thanks Neil, It wasn't a huge problem but it...
Thanks Neil,
It wasn't a huge problem but it does make it easier to get to the sponsors websites when needed.
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17th Apr 2013, 05:00 PM
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Why aren't sponsor banners linked to their website in sponsor forum?
Just a quick question:
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7th Feb 2013, 03:53 PM
Thread: Anyone else using Tapatalk?
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mmmm .... not fully convinced there is enough...
mmmm .... not fully convinced there is enough there for me to bother upgrading to a new version. On the surface the changes look minimal, especially to demand the purchase of a new app. The...
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7th Feb 2013, 11:05 AM
Thread: Anyone else using Tapatalk?
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Thanks. I must have Tapatalk 1. By looking at the...
Thanks. I must have Tapatalk 1. By looking at the "new" features of Tapatalk 2 HD I don't think I will bother upgrading. It does say that there is a special $0.99 introductory offer however it must...
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6th Feb 2013, 05:21 PM
Thread: Anyone else using Tapatalk?
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I too think this is a handy little feature. It...
I too think this is a handy little feature. It can be done on the online forums however it requires a few more clicks. Finding the market place is a pain so I will investigate the workarounds listed...
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14th Nov 2012, 07:20 AM
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Ok thanks - no problem. I perhaps...
Ok thanks - no problem. I perhaps confused/complicated the issue I was trying to clarify by raising PM's.
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13th Nov 2012, 05:53 PM
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Just out of interest what happens in the...
Just out of interest what happens in the following situation?
Potential buyer X sends a PM to the seller (and posts on the forum) asking about postage/colour/condition/whatever - trying to seek... -
29th Oct 2012, 10:31 AM
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Good price however based on my own experience of...
Good price however based on my own experience of getting a table saw from Victoria to Adelaide I would highly recommend insurance cover. :o
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18th Sep 2012, 04:05 PM
Thread: Tapatalk mobile device application
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The admins are aware following the reporting in...
The admins are aware following the reporting in this thread http://www.woodworkforums.com/f36/so-sunday-forum-outage-158601/
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11th Sep 2012, 01:24 PM
Thread: So, this Sunday forum outage....
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Ok Thanks ...... I must have missed that it had...
Ok Thanks ...... I must have missed that it had previously been mentioned as I was trying to skip over all of the people complaining about the colours :q.
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11th Sep 2012, 12:16 PM
Thread: So, this Sunday forum outage....
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This is my first attempt at posting on the new...
This is my first attempt at posting on the new look forums.
I have noticed, and I haven't seen mentioned yet, that the forums are no longer working on the Iphone Tapatalk app. The old version did,... -
7th Aug 2012, 11:23 AM
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BT - Down the bottom right try the middle button.
BT - Down the bottom right try the middle button.
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20th Jul 2012, 10:41 PM
Thread: Redwood Machinery closing? Adelaide
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What sort of stuff do the sell?
What sort of stuff do the sell?
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24th Jun 2012, 10:28 AM
Thread: Spitfire-inspired chair
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It is a very famous chair by Arne Jacobsen....
It is a very famous chair by Arne Jacobsen. Whilst I do not quite know the answer to your question if you search around I am sure you will find enough information on it. I do recall seeing one being...
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18th Jun 2012, 03:51 PM
Thread: rare earth magnets
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It would be interesting to compare the different...
It would be interesting to compare the different qualities from the various sources. I purchased some from Dealextreme a few years ago (as I was ordering some other stuff anyway and they were cheap)...
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9th Mar 2012, 09:07 PM
Thread: This forum!
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I do my best work at 3:00am :q
I do my best work at 3:00am :q
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4th Nov 2011, 03:17 PM
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I should add the other thing about the engine...
I should add the other thing about the engine crane is you can lower the lathe onto the legs and wheel it around, removing the need for rolling pipes and the like. Obviously you need a flat surface....
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4th Nov 2011, 03:13 PM
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The small truck with hydraulic rear lifter runs...
The small truck with hydraulic rear lifter runs at about $85 a day here plus diesel. The rear loader has a weight restriction however and I think they quote you quite a low load capacity so that if...
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3rd Nov 2011, 08:05 PM
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The super cheap engine crane will have no...
The super cheap engine crane will have no problems with a 300kg lathe and it could just be as simple as a trailer job. I have moved my 1.2t jointer with the engine crane and a tandem trailer without...
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28th Oct 2011, 10:45 PM
Thread: Small welding job - Adelaide
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Mine is on site unfortunately.
Mine is on site unfortunately.
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28th Oct 2011, 04:48 PM
Thread: Small welding job - Adelaide
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My gates are about 3m wide (each leaf) and were...
My gates are about 3m wide (each leaf) and were held via two hinges attached to the gate frame and the steel posts with tek screws.
My scope of works is to weld some decent hinges on ..... And... -
28th Oct 2011, 03:10 PM
Thread: Small welding job - Adelaide
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Gotta Plan ..... Keep the thread updated if you...
Gotta Plan ..... Keep the thread updated if you find somebody as I have exactly the same requirements!
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24th Oct 2011, 07:32 PM
Thread: Landscaping section?
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They are two different forums both run by UBeaut....
They are two different forums both run by UBeaut. They were all combined until a few years ago when the renovation side of things were split off from the woodworking side of thinks.
Posts in the...