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  1. Maybe you can take it back to the paint store and...

    Maybe you can take it back to the paint store and show them the problem. At the very least they should refund the purchase price, if not also provide an appropriate stripper.
    If they are serious...
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    Interesting, in Vic the amber price was on the...

    Interesting, in Vic the amber price was on the high side of normal but only by a few cents.
    In fact over the week or two prices have been on the higher side, but nowhere near 'spike' territory.
    I...
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    My doctor tells me that the season for "real" flu...

    My doctor tells me that the season for "real" flu has started early. It could well take weeks to recover.
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    Thank you Jack and Paul Yes, racking was what...

    Thank you Jack and Paul

    Yes, racking was what I was concerned about.
    I was thinking of bolts at 25, 35, 45, 65 from the top, with adjacent holes at right angles. Or maybe the end frames glued...
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    Bed design question

    I'm tasked with building a what amounts to platform bed (single) for teenage daughter. I'm planning to use some oregon posts (90x90) for both the legs and rails.
    I thought I'd cut a rebate into the...
  6. Thread: Garden Obelisks

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    Personally, I'd use treated pine. Treat all the...

    Personally, I'd use treated pine. Treat all the cut surfaces with the right treatment (last time I could only find it in a spray can)

    And either stainless or screws designed for Tp.
  7. Maybe oxalic acid or similar to ensure a...

    Maybe oxalic acid or similar to ensure a consistent colour?
    I also wondered about a degreaser. What wood is it?
  8. Thread: suitcases

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    I'm sure you can.. Question is how well will it...

    I'm sure you can.. Question is how well will it hang on...

    I would think if you can find the right primer it would be ok.
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    Sticky: "outies"

    "outies"
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    Sticky: Eclair

    Eclair
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    You may have heard that there were some...

    You may have heard that there were some significant events in Vic. On the 14th Feb. Apart from a pretty serious fire, a storm hit much of the state. Some of the casualties included 5 or 6 hv...
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    Some research has led me to understand that tung...

    Some research has led me to understand that tung oil can indeed react with ammonia, so 8m still inclined to the view that the original finish is probably an oil based. Refinishing with a floor type...
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    Redo failed finish?

    Looking for advice / opinions on refinishing a couple of table tops. These are used in a church Cafe. The tops are some hardwood. I suspect the finish has reacted with the cleaning product,...
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    I reckon from that size sheet you could make some...

    I reckon from that size sheet you could make some great storage cabinets and drawers. 12mm ply could be used all around I think.
    Could be a good seller if you are looking for that.
    (that bread...
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    In Vic, although pricing is in 5 min intervals,...

    In Vic, although pricing is in 5 min intervals, billing is still in 30m intervals. I now ignore negative prices unless they are really neg( eg 40c or more) and sustained. (more than 30 minutes) what...
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    Must be a trick of the light, quite possible, as...

    Must be a trick of the light, quite possible, as it looked like the finish was a different colour to the bare wood.
    If you have a scrap you can experiment with various options to see what effect...
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    I assume Jackson Wy is Wyoming USA? We are...

    I assume Jackson Wy is Wyoming USA?
    We are mainly Aussies here, so not familiar with with common wood or stains from your area
    . I'd start by visiting your local paint finish supplier and seeing if...
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    DONE: I'll take this if I may

    I'll take this if I may
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    VICTORIA I'll take them please. Russ

    I'll take them please.
    Russ
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    No specific knowledge of the navman. But you need...

    No specific knowledge of the navman. But you need to work out where it would open, it may be just clipped together.
    Try to slip a thin blade into the joint and lever gently.

    Good luck.
  21. Thread: strange message

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    It can also occur if the mail server is...

    It can also occur if the mail server is inaccessible.
    Outlook seems to assume it must be a password problem and asks for it again

    Most likely it will just start working again...
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    there are motors with 'start capacitor' and 'run...

    there are motors with 'start capacitor' and 'run capacitor'.
    a picture of the nameplate on the motor may help.

    i was wondering if a failed run cap would result in backwards running but i've...
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    Just a guess but if the start cap has failed, it...

    Just a guess but if the start cap has failed, it could run happily in either direction with a push start.

    If there was stray magnetism or it is slightly unbalanced etc, it could be getting that...
  24. It may have been sealed to prevent water ingress....

    It may have been sealed to prevent water ingress.
    Under my house one day, heard water running.

    The underground power conduit was running like a hose.

    Apparently not sealed at the street pit.
    ...
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    I've been with amber for a while. Very happy. The...

    I've been with amber for a while. Very happy. The price in the app includes network charges.
    Yes, they go negative. Last Sunday..
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    Works really well with batteries.
    I dont think I've used...
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    You need look out for a dump load controller....

    You need look out for a dump load controller. That can manage the demand to match your excess solar

    I don't know of any specific units, but I recall reading about a couple.
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    Sticky: Goon show

    Goon show
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    Looks home-made to me. Maybe a small benchtop...

    Looks home-made to me. Maybe a small benchtop type saw built in to the stand.

    I'd agree it looks like a sanding disk is missing.
    If the table was adjustable in height and slides in/out, it could...
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    By "cnc" are you thinking specifically of a ww...

    By "cnc" are you thinking specifically of a ww router, to cut typically ply/chipboard, and/or carve /engraving?

    Or is the cnc bit more significant than the medium. Perhaps a commercial laser...
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    Sticky: Armature

    Armature
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    Some of those 'what's on" type sites just scrape...

    Some of those 'what's on" type sites just scrape other sources, phoenix may not even know it is there.
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    Sticky: Con

    Con
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    Sticky: Bear (in there)

    Bear
    (in there)
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    I realise I didnt explain my main issue well. ...

    I realise I didnt explain my main issue well.
    If I screw the arm support back on, I'm not sure I will be able to spread the sides apart enough to refit the rails. I have to screw it on first as the...
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    And of course I can't just screw the arm on...

    And of course I can't just screw the arm on anyway as the thread is stripped.
    I can either plug and drill, or put some epoxy in the hole and push.
    I'm thinking that is probably the only option.
    ...
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    Cintique armchair repair

    I'm attempting to repair my MILs cintique armchair.
    Several dowels have broken, which is easy enough to to fix, but I'm a bit stumped on the best way to reassemble.
    A couple of pics for context....
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    Sticky: Senate

    Senate
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    FREE: VIC I've passed on this, still available

    I've passed on this, still available
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    FREE: VIC I'll take it. See pm

    I'll take it.
    See pm
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    Can you vent outside? If so, build a cupboard...

    Can you vent outside?
    If so, build a cupboard inside the shed and put the dusty in it.
    Line it with heavy... Chipboard, carpet, acoustic plaster.
    Create a labyrinth for the vent. Eg, partition...
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    Sticky: Doh ray

    Doh ray
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    Talk to your local post office. There was/is an...

    Talk to your local post office. There was/is an 'alternative' addressing scheme for po boxes that fools many address checkers.
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    I have a small deck near a pool, used trex. It's...

    I have a small deck near a pool, used trex.
    It's certainly not the cheapest but I'm pretty happy with it..
    Easy to clean, non slip. No sign of sagging, but if i recall joist spacing is only 400.(as...
  44. What is CKD?

    What is CKD?
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    Sticky: Abrasive

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    Sticky: Mulligatawny soup

    Mulligatawny soup
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    VICTORIA I'd be interested in 25-30. What would postage...

    I'd be interested in 25-30.
    What would postage to 3134 be please.
    Russ
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    Sticky: Scribble

    Scribble
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    A better photo 523990 I've refinished two...

    A better photo
    523990

    I've refinished two drawers, by scraping the loose varnish, a light sand, wiping down with acetone then a couple of coats of shellac.
    Still need to do the others.
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    It is on castors, 2 locking. I'll watch out for...

    It is on castors, 2 locking.
    I'll watch out for vibration...

    My wife has a larger machine, 15 needle which seems to be ok on wheels, although it's stand does have feet which could be lowered....
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