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Daily Discussion Thread: 🧔👱💈 Monday, July 22, 2024 (aussie.zone)

submitted 4 months ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 points 4 months ago (2 children)

It's hard work getting the upholstery tacks out of the underside of the seat , they are pretty much flush with the wood and require a bit of effort . I had to take my oodie off!!

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 4 months ago

and I just realised why most upholsterers are men, it's hard physical labour requiring a lot pf strength and stamina in your hands. n/k

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Get a flat pry from bunnings. You will definitely appreciate

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I have and have a special pliers too. I've taken out about 150 tacks .

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

At the point where you vaguely pretend you're shoeing a horse yet?

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 points 4 months ago

It's really hard dense wood, not sure what it is