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saltypete commented on Craftright 7 Piece SDS-Plus 2 Cut Drill Bit Set $9.95 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store/ One Pass) @ Bunnings
Cheap drill bits are a waste of time. Please buy something decent - some suggestions already.

saltypete commented on Saltgator - Any Thoughts?
With some sort of mould making system this would be quite useful. Thanks for sharing.

Getting on for 2 years with the Tesla. $6.50 for washer fluid (bought on Special). A tyre rotation and a new cabin filter coming up in the…

saltypete commented on Aussie Fish Is Too Expensive
The supermarkets have grabbed almost all of the shopping dollar now and limit products to those that suit their logistics and profit model.…

I've fished all of my life and I agree with you. I fish recreationally, take only what I can eat and only release if under/over size or not…

Always for no 2, every now and then during the day for pee. No flushing wee at night, flush it after morning visit. Its a middle line…

Yes, built to take the heavier cars. Some also have extra sound deadening. (EVs tend to run very quietly and road noise etc is more…

saltypete replied to
Protractor on Looking for Cardiologist / Electrophysiologist Recommendations in Melbourne

This is good advice. My Urologist is quite taciturn and seems almost remote and this put me off him a bit. But over time, and particularly…

saltypete commented on How Is AI Working for You
Have used DeepSeek a few times and the results are useful. I like the way it first gives its understanding of my question and also thinks…

saltypete commented on An Overseas Friend Would Like to Visit Uluru after Arriving in Melbourne, Please Suggest Best Option
The group tour that includes Kings canyon would be my suggestion for that time frame. Kings canyon is pretty well a full day on its own and…

For your couple they are obviously on a good track. If I had my time again I would have started learning about shares and invested modest…

I know the Adelaide market pretty well and I dont understand it atm either. Adelaide has always been a pretty low, steady rise if you buy…

saltypete commented on Decent Quality 4wd Awning Brands?
Just wait for the semi regular price drops on the Anaconda ones. They are fine for occasional use and you'll get it for around $79. Just…

saltypete commented on Used Tesla Vs New Chinese EV
If you are going to home charge, the looming issue for Tesla is no support for V2L or V2H. If I was buying again this would steer me toward…

We switched a couple of years ago now. The HWS and the cooktop were the only things left and the service charge was the major cost. We…

saltypete commented on Looking for New Cheap Mattress
I bought one that was bl@@dy expensive 5 years ago. It is really supportive and comfortable and I now rarely have any back problems and…

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Genghiz88 on Pre-Election First Homebuyer Promises - 5% Deposit for All Vs Deduct Mortgage Payments from Income Taxes

Singapore do a lot of things OZ folk would dislike - but really work for them to have a safe, prosperous, harmonious multicultural…

saltypete commented on Pre-Election First Homebuyer Promises - 5% Deposit for All Vs Deduct Mortgage Payments from Income Taxes
Both will push prices up, but Labor is less bad. Its also part of a range of other things they are doing to get more supply, and they are…

I recall the EXACT same sentiment about Jap cars many years ago. Re security concerns: I currently drive a car that a bat crazy MAGA nazi…

saltypete replied to
tenpercent on Could Similar Tariffs to Trump's Plan Fix an Australian Unemployment Problem?

The idea is that we do that. Like all manufacturing now, some parts better made overseas and other parts made here. Chips and motors are…

saltypete commented on Could Similar Tariffs to Trump's Plan Fix an Australian Unemployment Problem?
If you mean employment in manufacturing No. Australia has options coming to use AI and robotics to manufacture things here. But actual…


saltypete commented on Seeking for Advice before Signing with an Architect/Planner to Apply for Council Permit to Build
We are starting the design and build process in Victoria. Just getting through an initial process with a Planner to verify the available…

saltypete commented on Protective Gear to Mow Lawn
Proper safety shoes. Turns out flying rocks, debris mix very well with toes.

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CheapBrah on Up to $3500 off Tesla Model 3 Inventory (from $54,600 + ORC) @ Tesla

True - yet we see people being picked off the street and deported without appeal, whole Gov enterprises and departments shut down,…

saltypete commented on Zeekr X RWD $49,900 ($7,000 off), AWD $62,900 ($2,000 off) + $2,739 Delivery + On-Road Cost @ Zeekr Australia
Im pretty excited about the Convenience Package. Never had one of those in a car before! 😃

saltypete commented on What's Good Come out of USA Tariff
There is a lot of uncertainty atm. Uncertainty has 2 parts - risk and opportunity. So I am sure that there are going to be lots of options…

I think that the bypassing of Congress and the use of Presidential decrees is something that many US citizens would see as dictatorial.…

saltypete replied to
GrumpyGandalf on Up to $3500 off Tesla Model 3 Inventory (from $54,600 + ORC) @ Tesla

I read your comment, Then read through the comments to date. I find that I agree with you. Sure, Musk is a strange one and people will have…
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