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Scale model Tractor Pulling
Hi All, I have been researching this topic while looking for something to run in our small rural town (Charlton Vic.) as an annual event. They have a very successful tractor Pull just up the road at Quambatook, but those machines cost an arm and a …
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Model Railways
Hi. I am currently building a 00 scale, that is, 4mm to the foot, model railway at home. Home being in Mandurah WA Is there anyone else interested in model railways ?
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Bush Cooking
One of my interests is Bush Cooking or old Colonial Bush Receipes. There is nothing like the smell of good food coming out of the coals, especially when you take the lid off a Dutch oven. I like to cook in the backyard even , and just sit aroun…
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Tue, 18th June 2013, 10:24pm
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are you coming to perth with caravan or RV are you on the road
all caravan parks are full in perth the local caravan park in swan valley charges $52 a night http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/midland/other-real-estate/park-rv-carvan-van-on-farm-in-perth-hills/1011427194 you can stay at my place for $40 a night i…
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Tue, 18th June 2013, 3:12pm
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Camper Trailers, Tear Drop Camper & Home Builds
Hi Group, I've only just joined the Mens Shed online in the last day or two and this now is my third post online so here goes!!! It's always nice to talk about the pleasant stuff, and despite the problems/ challenges we face if your anything like m…
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Tue, 18th June 2013, 2:43pm
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Caravaning
Having been caravaningfor some nearly forty years, it is always interesting to talk to those handymen types that seem to find, like myself, something to do to improve on the various caravan features and fixtures which are never quite as they should b…
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Tue, 18th June 2013, 2:24pm
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Machine tool Reconditioning , The art of scraping
Is there anyone out there whos been involved in the machine tool reconditioning business and skilled in the art of scraping. Im into metalworking, lathes, milling machines, shapers and the like and Im very keen to learn the techniques of scraping bed…
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Sat, 15th June 2013, 9:29pm
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De-fragment or not?
I regularely defrag my C-drive and do disk clean and disk check. I am not sure however if I can safely defrag my System which shows that it is 22% defragmented. Can someone advise me on this please? Also on my laptop to take a screenshot I need to…
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Sat, 15th June 2013, 9:07am
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Computer C Drive Full
G'day, My C drive is almost full. I have deffragged, removed all unwanted files & programs. I have an empty 1T external hard drive. What can I do to put everything on my external hard drive and to be able to remove most of the stuff on my C …
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Fri, 14th June 2013, 5:44pm
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Musicians - and Music
It suddenly dawned on me that there isn't much chat about music.....playing..listening..anything....I play the base guitar by ear and harmonica.....practice to Roy Orbison...Leonard Cohen..on dvd....and others...What do you do...you must have a music…
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Fri, 14th June 2013, 2:40pm
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The Computing Exchange
I see that a lot of our members have an interest in IT. It is a particular interest of mine — in particular website building and word processing. I want to share ideas, and seek solutions to the many problems that confront me. Windows 7 and Word 7…
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Thu, 13th June 2013, 5:23pm
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Model Ships
Looking to contact members who are interested in Model Ship of any type.
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Wed, 12th June 2013, 7:18pm
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Board Games
Have a look at Jim's board game recommendations: http://www.theshedonline.org.au/blog/board-games If you have some recommendations, post them here.
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Mon, 10th June 2013, 8:00pm
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Photography
I am often asked about photography and camera gear at work, and thought I could offer any tips for anyone in the shed. I shoot professionally, mainly weddings and have some good gear (lenses, flashes, bodies etc.). People at work often come to me wh…
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Wed, 5th June 2013, 10:14pm
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rc truck
hey all got my rc truck (tmaxx) goes like the clappers, 70kph. kept it on flat ground atm, but looking forward to finding somewhere with jumps when i feel a bit more confident, still suffering from scizophrenia, depression and anxiety and am li…
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Sun, 2nd June 2013, 5:15pm
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eBooks
G'day, I have the chance to purchase ebooks from Corel Paint Shop Pro for $5. I would like to know if you can download a eBook to your computer. I do not have an iPad. If you can what program would you have to install to be able to do it? This…
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Fri, 24th May 2013, 11:07am
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Model engineering.
I make model engines,internal combustion & steam.Are there any others out there with the same hobby? Ian.
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Tue, 21st May 2013, 10:47am
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Drill for spot welds
I heard somewhere that there is a special drill for removing spot welds when removing panels from vehicles etc, can anyone confirm this and if so can you tell me what it's correct name is. I've always used a normal drill bit but I was told that the …
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Sat, 4th May 2013, 5:04pm
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Hunting and fishing
Hi all, Just wondering if there are any other hunters and fishers out there? I try to get out for a fish or shoot whenever I can. Best fish i've caught is an 87cm flathead in PPB. Let us know your best / favorite catch. Cheers John
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Sun, 28th April 2013, 8:21pm
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RC Cars
I have a HSP buggy rc car. unfortunately i took the back off to rescrew in the pull start. and now can't remember who to put the back on it again, will have to take it down the shop used to have a Traxxas truck went 80kph some tmie ago now. left …
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Thu, 25th April 2013, 9:25pm
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