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29th Mar 2022, 11:25 AM
Thread: Oz Blok 1 tonne Girder Clamp
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Sorry for the brevity of the ad Grahame. The...
Sorry for the brevity of the ad Grahame. The thread is over a year old and no interest in either forum so I'll close it here.
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28th Mar 2022, 11:01 AM
Thread: Oz Blok 1 tonne Girder Clamp
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I'm not sure exactly how to measure it. What...
I'm not sure exactly how to measure it. What dimension do you need?
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12th Mar 2021, 10:56 PM
Thread: Oz Blok 1 tonne Girder Clamp
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Oz Blok 1 tonne Girder Clamp
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Nobody on the woodwork forums seems interested, perhaps somebody over on this side has a girder to hang this on? $30
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19th Feb 2018, 07:01 PM
Thread: Vintage clamps.
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Thanks Grahame, I'll give that a go! Cheers,...
Thanks Grahame, I'll give that a go!
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19th Feb 2018, 09:28 AM
Thread: Vintage clamps.
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Now to work out how a Woodie goes about this. :C...
Now to work out how a Woodie goes about this. :C
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7th Feb 2018, 02:41 PM
Thread: Vintage clamps.
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I've also got a big old clamp missing a screw end...
I've also got a big old clamp missing a screw end pad. I've scratched my head about how to replace it, but just end up putting a block of wood under it when I use it. How do you go about fabricating...
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19th Sep 2017, 01:47 PM
Thread: Brass all-thread on sale at Bunnies
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It might be a bit hit and miss on which stores...
It might be a bit hit and miss on which stores have stock, the local store at Burleigh cleared their stock probably 6 months ago.
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15th Jan 2017, 10:40 AM
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The linked ebay page had this in the also viewed...
The linked ebay page had this in the also viewed list which looks like what you need....
Red 37mbar Propane LPG Gas Regulator 8mm Gas nozzle For Caravan Camper BBQ Hose -
29th Nov 2015, 03:51 PM
Thread: Sharpening Spring Loaded Centre Punch
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Thanks Bob, The holes were only 3/16". I'll try...
Thanks Bob, The holes were only 3/16". I'll try low low speed and a bit of lube next time. I think the saw plate was much harder than expected, it was from an old nail cutting demolition blade.
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29th Nov 2015, 03:40 PM
Thread: Sharpening Spring Loaded Centre Punch
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Well it did come from Harbor Freight in the US,...
Well it did come from Harbor Freight in the US, which doesn't actually inspire a lot of confidence. :cool: I think I'll just keep it for woodworking.
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29th Nov 2015, 01:29 PM
Thread: Sharpening Spring Loaded Centre Punch
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Sharpening Spring Loaded Centre Punch
I've been making up a jig for the table saw and needed to make a small 50x55 metal plate with four holes to locate things.
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18th Jul 2015, 07:35 AM
Thread: ANNOUNCEMENT/POLL - metalworkforums.com
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Sticky: Poll: I, like BobL, scan the forums via the New Posts...
I, like BobL, scan the forums via the New Posts avenue. I find it easy and efficient and keep an eye on the diverse interesting things going on here. The only time I look at a specific forum page is...
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29th Mar 2015, 08:24 PM
Thread: Cheap Freight?
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+1 for e-go. Even on the small stuff they are...
+1 for e-go. Even on the small stuff they are cheaper than auspost door to door and if you can deliver to their local depot it is even better.
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16th Mar 2015, 07:10 AM
Thread: LED Worklight
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I have one of those Ikea lights I use on my...
I have one of those Ikea lights I use on my workbench. I have a slight problem with it, every now and then it goes dim. I started to think it was the power supply but realized it appears to be...
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22nd Jan 2015, 05:19 PM
Thread: 32mm deep socket needed
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You might be able to find a tap spanner to fit. ...
You might be able to find a tap spanner to fit.
http://www.bunnings.com.au/haron-spanner-tap-kit-7sizes-universal-tss7_p4900075 -
27th Nov 2014, 12:03 PM
Thread: A Singer in Victoria Road
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I remember seeing some Singer hand tools back in...
I remember seeing some Singer hand tools back in the 80's. From memory I think they came from Brazil. My only google search hit came up with one for sale on gumtree.
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20th Oct 2014, 10:20 PM
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IMPORTANT The simple answer seems to be just explain it in...
The simple answer seems to be just explain it in the body of your listing that it is not an auction and the price is whatever or open to negotiation.
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29th Jun 2014, 09:51 AM
Thread: Trouble typing on woodwork forum
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I have the same problems intermittently using...
I have the same problems intermittently using firefox. It seems to be somewhat worse on my netbook wifi connection than when using my wired desktop.
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8th Apr 2014, 09:16 AM
Thread: Pictures gone missing
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Unfortunately I think Woodwould has left the room...
Unfortunately I think Woodwould has left the room and with over 600 photo in his album it would be challenging for another member to sort out the right links. I doubt even WW would be bothered doing...
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3rd Apr 2014, 10:53 AM
Thread: Pictures gone missing
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I was just trying to review one of Woodwould's...
I was just trying to review one of Woodwould's builds and note his inline pictures are missing from the thread. http://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=140444&p=1368616#post1368616
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23rd Feb 2014, 09:41 AM
Thread: Market Place/Auctions
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The market place was moved to an auction only...
The market place was moved to an auction only system to replace the old rules for the marketplace which was a causing too much hassle and work for the mods.
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17th Dec 2013, 10:55 PM
Thread: And the day started so well...
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That gives me unpleasant tingling in...
That gives me unpleasant tingling in unmentionable parts of my anatomy.
You've got back on the horse already, now take some time off and look after that digit as no1 priority!
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25th Oct 2013, 07:19 AM
Thread: Is this a metal work tool?
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Hi Kryn, Glad for it to go to somebody who...
Hi Kryn,
Glad for it to go to somebody who could use it. It weighs 1.4kg so postage would probably be cheapest in a 3kg satchel plus a couple of $s for me would be a ballpark figure.
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24th Oct 2013, 12:15 PM
Thread: Is this a metal work tool?
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Thanks Findlay. Now what to do with it! I guess...
Thanks Findlay.
Now what to do with it! I guess not much use these days since everything has gone disc.
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24th Oct 2013, 10:42 AM
Thread: Is this a metal work tool?
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Is this a metal work tool?
This appears to be some sort of heavy duty punch that I think is intended to be held in a metal working press.
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My last guess might be Titanium?
My last guess might be Titanium?
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Graphite?
Graphite?
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24th Sep 2013, 10:43 AM
Thread: Insert screws
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TradeTools have a 17 piece impact driver set at a...
TradeTools have a 17 piece impact driver set at a reasonable price. Mainly slotted and philips head but I think it might include a socket head that would take the smaller available torx bits.
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1st Aug 2013, 01:14 PM
Thread: The Encyclopaedia of Workshop Practice
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SOLD: Thanks Stuart. Unfortunately Austpost makes more...
Thanks Stuart. Unfortunately Austpost makes more out of this than me, but them's the breaks. I'm glad somebody can use it.
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31st Jul 2013, 06:35 PM
Thread: The Encyclopaedia of Workshop Practice
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SOLD: The Encyclopaedia of Workshop Practice
Reasonable condition for age as it is the 1962 reprint. The paper at the front fly sheet is split but cloth still holding spine OK.
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28th Jul 2013, 07:56 AM
Thread: Easy way to monitor responses?
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When you subscribe to a thread you should receive...
When you subscribe to a thread you should receive an email when a new reply is made to that thread. HOWEVER, lately I have been finding the email notification has been unreliable. I don't know if...
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21st Mar 2013, 06:59 AM
Thread: Can't post in my own old thread
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Just a suggestion, but perhaps one of the mods...
Just a suggestion, but perhaps one of the mods can update the sticky 'Replying to old threads' thread with the current status. Self help doesn't usually work if the FAQ is wrong.
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18th Mar 2013, 12:33 PM
Thread: Replying to old thread reply
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Replying to old thread reply
I can't even reply to the sticky "Replying to old threads" thread.
It would appear that this acknowledgment frame does not always display for everybody. I have used the option previously and I... -
2nd Jan 2013, 07:12 AM
Thread: How to stop birthday spam
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Welcome Julian things don't usually go this pear...
Welcome Julian things don't usually go this pear shaped on this forum, I presume our friendly mods are having a well earned NY sherbet.
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17th Dec 2012, 09:19 AM
Thread: removing sold items in the market place
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Also unsold items wouldn't then need to be bumped...
Also unsold items wouldn't then need to be bumped to push them up the queue and old unsold listings could languish in the thread without being randomly marked done when they are still actually...
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8th Dec 2012, 12:26 PM
Thread: Forum updates
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The latest update fixes the right and column...
The latest update fixes the right and column issue for me on the new posts page on a netbook and I can hide it on other pages if desired. Thanks to Steve and Robbo!
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7th Dec 2012, 08:21 PM
Thread: Forum updates
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The new column layout squeezes the screen...
The new column layout squeezes the screen realestate available to the thread view. I'm using a netbook with screen resolution of 1024x768 and the new layout takes up 1/4 of the screen width with the...
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27th Jul 2012, 07:09 AM
Thread: clean up bench grinder wheels
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Thanks Grahame, I'll give both tips a try. :2tsup:
Thanks Grahame, I'll give both tips a try. :2tsup:
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26th Jul 2012, 02:25 PM
Thread: clean up bench grinder wheels
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On a related issue, I've been assembling some...
On a related issue, I've been assembling some aluminium pool fencing that required cutting to length. The resulting cuts were a bit sharp so I cleaned them up with a fine file. Now the file is...
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11th Feb 2012, 08:46 PM
Thread: Glenfords Tools liquidation
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The Burleigh store has been shut since christmas...
The Burleigh store has been shut since christmas with a small sign on the roller door saying closed for the holidays.....
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5th Feb 2012, 04:43 PM
Thread: Gabions anybody?
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I have been looking at gabions recently thinking...
I have been looking at gabions recently thinking they might help stabilize a slope on my block, but they are not suitable for the problem we have, but I did find these videos which are helpful.
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28th Dec 2011, 12:04 PM
Thread: 100mm Hole in Bandsaw Door
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There should also be an OH&S consideration to...
There should also be an OH&S consideration to putting a 100mm hole in the bottom door. A pattern of say 1/4" drill holes in a 100mm circle would give a reasonable air intake, but also give a grill...
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29th Nov 2011, 08:56 PM
Thread: New posts view
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Depedning on what I'm doing I usually browse on...
Depedning on what I'm doing I usually browse on at least 2 computers during the day as I pass by or sit down for a coffee.
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29th Nov 2011, 05:05 PM
Thread: New posts view
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Nothing was wrong. I was just commenting that I...
Nothing was wrong. I was just commenting that I LIKED it when previously viewed posts didn't disappear from the New Posts view, rather they were just highlighted in a different font.
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28th Nov 2011, 12:07 PM
Thread: New posts view
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Welcome on board DoctorDIY. To start a new...
Welcome on board DoctorDIY.
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28th Nov 2011, 10:20 AM
Thread: New posts view
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New posts view
For the briefest window this morning it looked like the New Posts view showed viewed posts in a smaller font rather than having them disappear from the list once viewed and the new posts refreshed.
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14th Sep 2011, 11:26 AM
Thread: best way to run 3 phase stuff on 240v ?
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My guess is any electrician worth his salt...
My guess is any electrician worth his salt wouldn't do it without running a new independent 3ph circuit. Whether or not he would do that with only 2 phases on the supply side would be the interesting...
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13th Sep 2011, 08:42 PM
Thread: best way to run 3 phase stuff on 240v ?
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It seems to be fairly common in this area for 2...
It seems to be fairly common in this area for 2 phases to be connected. The pool pump and the aircon are on circuits connected to one phase and the rest of the house on the other phase. I don't...
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13th Sep 2011, 04:09 PM
Thread: best way to run 3 phase stuff on 240v ?
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Just an academic question on my behalf Cliff. I...
Just an academic question on my behalf Cliff. I actually think there is a 3 phase cable attached to our property pole here, but only 2 of the 3 wires run into the house. The 3rd looks to be cut off...
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13th Sep 2011, 03:27 PM
Thread: best way to run 3 phase stuff on 240v ?
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I know I have two phases running to the house....
I know I have two phases running to the house. Can a 3 phase motor be wired up to two 240V outlets on the different phases to run a 3ph motor as swarfmaker suggests above on 2 phases?
I imagine...