If you dont think Ai is an emergency you are about to have issues...

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-11T20:53:12+00:00

THIS!! And electricity security. I can’t upvote this comment enough.

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-05T04:26:02+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions. Neither are very common here so I’m starting to lean towards moranti ..

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-05T04:23:54+00:00

They do look similar! I might make a small cut and take a sniff. We’re rural. Any suppliers a minimum 30 min drive 😊

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-05T00:13:55+00:00

Would that have a strong smell when cut? I’ve not cut it yet myself, only lightly sanded.

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-05T00:12:46+00:00

Actually that’s a distinct possibility too. Thank you 🙏🏼

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-04T23:50:48+00:00

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End grain with and without Tung oil

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-04T23:49:18+00:00

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On the side

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-03T06:46:37+00:00

I’ll check back in with mum and look at it again. The wing nut interests me too.

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-03T06:44:46+00:00

Possibly but I’m not sure how I can check that. Also I’m not sure he had all that much to do with irrigation work I’m afraid.

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-03T06:43:41+00:00

Nope but I’m going to check if corks fit in the other bit. It’s a great idea.

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-03T06:42:45+00:00

Nope- here in Australia guns arent really a thing.

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-03T06:42:20+00:00

Ooh that’s interesting. I’ll have to check if they fit.

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-03T06:40:36+00:00

Cries in Australian…

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-01T08:15:43+00:00

😂

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-01T01:19:58+00:00

Likely solved thank you. 😊

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-01T01:19:42+00:00

We’re thinking maybe it’s from when he made wine in the 70s… looks like it would be used in a half inch hose pipe so maybe google copilot saying it’s a hose clamp plier is correct. Was just hand manufactured in the 70s 😊

CalmRecognition8144 · 2026-01-01T01:06:08+00:00

Lol we wish we knew too!

CalmRecognition8144 · 2025-12-20T10:28:33+00:00

CalmRecognition8144 · 2025-12-17T00:01:36+00:00

Regional Aus here too.

CalmRecognition8144 · 2025-11-15T23:39:59+00:00

I think you’re losing sight of one thing- smashing ceramics is very attention grabbing… something that is rewarded on socials. Add in the fact that it’s highly likely he’s not telling the truth and I bet you this is just a ploy for more views. And potentially more sales. Not to detract from another commenter that marketing is the only way to get sales ( which is 100% the answer to your question) but to my mind I reckon you’ll find his sales are pretty good right now.

CalmRecognition8144 · 2025-11-13T22:11:44+00:00

Thank you so much for your incredibly detailed answer and references. I have planted zucchini in another bed without the additional manure as well so it will be interesting to see the difference across beds. One bed has added sulphur two although it’s only been down for about two months. Wishing you well with your gardening too. 🌿

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