Snowyskiesau put me onto Carbatec for excellent
wood working tools:
http://www.carbatec.com.au/
Thanks Geoff,
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Ooohh, I doooo luuuuuv their showroom,
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For
specialized fasteners, try PSM Fasteners in Marrickville, NSW. Only place I found steel insert nuts. This mob is also supplying the fasteners to the Mt Stromlo rebuild:
http://www.rgafasteners-psm.com/page/contact_us1.html
You might also like to try Maumac for specialised furniture fixtures, including pole inserts:
http://www.maumac.com.au/