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9th Aug 2016, 12:21 AM
Thread: New tandem trailer rego QLD
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Thanks heaps for the clarification, soundman. I'm...
Thanks heaps for the clarification, soundman. I'm just looking for a weigh bridge now that is close by to me. I'm in Northside Brisbane, in the Eatons Hill region.
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23rd Jun 2016, 11:32 PM
Thread: New tandem trailer rego QLD
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You're too right, Ian. A little more involved...
You're too right, Ian.
A little more involved with a tandem setup but I'll get it done. Just need to find a weigh bridge around Brisbane somewhere... -
16th Jun 2016, 10:36 PM
Thread: New tandem trailer rego QLD
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Hi Ian, Yes, I have made the trailer myself....
Hi Ian,
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16th Jun 2016, 04:27 AM
Thread: New tandem trailer rego QLD
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New tandem trailer rego QLD
Hey everyone,
Could someone please explain to me or even link me to the process of having my new tandem trailer registered in Brisbane, QLD.
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22nd Apr 2016, 04:14 PM
Thread: Spring hanger welding
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Thanks for that, Rusty Arc. Makes me more...
Thanks for that, Rusty Arc. Makes me more confident in using the gasless mig! Might need to invest in some sort of respiratory mask.
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18th Apr 2016, 07:05 PM
Thread: Spring hanger welding
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I think you've persuaded me to go with the disk...
I think you've persuaded me to go with the disk brake setup. I really don't plan on replacing stretched cables etc.
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17th Apr 2016, 11:27 AM
Thread: Spring hanger welding
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Thanks mate, I will look into that. With my...
Thanks mate, I will look into that.
With my first post, can I brace the centre hanger like it's shown in the attached picture with a piece of flat bar cut into a triangular shape?
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15th Apr 2016, 03:06 PM
Thread: Spring hanger welding
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Hi Kryn, This will be a repair job bud. I had...
Hi Kryn,
This will be a repair job bud. I had built this tandem trailer a while back and some of the existing framing needs to be replaced as rust has gotten to it pretty badly. So I need to... -
14th Apr 2016, 10:40 PM
Thread: Spring hanger welding
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Spring hanger welding
Hey everyone,
I need to weld some new springs hangers onto my tandem trailer. I've done a fair bit of welding before and just wanted to know the best/strongest method to weld it. Are any of these... -
14th Apr 2012, 02:29 PM
Thread: Single axle to tandem?
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Bit of an update on my build. This is how she...
Bit of an update on my build. This is how she stands at the moment. Primed and painted. I still have the standard lights but am looking at upgrading them to LEDs in the near future. Anyone got any...
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23rd Mar 2012, 01:29 PM
Thread: Single axle to tandem?
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Haha the front left wheel isn't on.
Haha the front left wheel isn't on.
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22nd Mar 2012, 11:59 PM
Thread: Single axle to tandem?
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Wahoon- The wheels that are on it at the moment...
Wahoon- The wheels that are on it at the moment are off a VE omega which are 16" (225/55R16). My axle centres are at 970mm.. Everything is still tacked but is there anything I can do to reduce the...
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22nd Mar 2012, 09:10 AM
Thread: Single axle to tandem?
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Yeah went with the 75x50x3 drawbar :2tsup: ...
Yeah went with the 75x50x3 drawbar :2tsup:
With the final setting up of the rocker springs, which bolts on the springs should have the 0.5mm clearance in it? The front and rear hangers?
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20th Mar 2012, 08:40 PM
Thread: Single axle to tandem?
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Here's a pic of where I'm at at the moment....
Here's a pic of where I'm at at the moment. Everything is tacked. The wheels are on as I was just checking the clearance with the side of the trailer. Does everything look okay? The centre hanger is...
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19th Mar 2012, 09:49 PM
Thread: Single axle to tandem?
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Just the standard rocker mate. Sounds pretty...
Just the standard rocker mate. Sounds pretty simple now that you've explained it. Trailer isn't going to be used to carry a lot of weight, primarily just for support so maybe down the track I'll...
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19th Mar 2012, 11:14 AM
Thread: Single axle to tandem?
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Thanks for that! Any tips on fitting rocker...
Thanks for that! Any tips on fitting rocker springs? I went with the rocker setup.
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14th Mar 2012, 04:40 PM
Thread: Single axle to tandem?
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Might just purchase new springs and hangers....
Might just purchase new springs and hangers. Would you be able to link me to the correct type of hangers if it's not too much trouble please? Would rather buy the right thing in the first place. Yeah...
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13th Mar 2012, 02:27 PM
Thread: Single axle to tandem?
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Thanks for your reply mate. Was reading through...
Thanks for your reply mate. Was reading through your build and it was very helpful. The trailer is currently registered. Sorry, doesn't have its own brakes.
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13th Mar 2012, 10:13 AM
Thread: Single axle to tandem?
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Mainly for sharing the load as Wahoon stated. ...
Mainly for sharing the load as Wahoon stated.
This is the current one that I've got (PBL 13)
PBL Trailers
Thinking of upgrading the draw bars to thicker steel too.
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12th Mar 2012, 11:53 AM
Thread: Single axle to tandem?
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Single axle to tandem?
Hello,
I've got a 8x5 box trailer which is only single axle that I am currently repairing (new floor, wiring, lights, paint, extra floor supports etc) at the moment and I am wanting to convert it... -
9th May 2009, 11:33 PM
Thread: MIG Welder opinions
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Yeah, i'll be looking at buying a CIG Transmig...
Yeah, i'll be looking at buying a CIG Transmig 200 very soon.
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22nd Oct 2007, 03:19 PM
Thread: Amp settings
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yeah i got a little ozito arc welder aswell, and...
yeah i got a little ozito arc welder aswell, and have so far been able to weld 50x50x1.6 RHS with ease. Like i dont burn any holes in it anymore even though i use 3.2mm rods @ 75-80amps:U(i know i...
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21st Oct 2007, 12:06 PM
Thread: Need advice on drilling thick metal.
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how much would one of those be Graham? arounf...
how much would one of those be Graham? arounf 100bucks/?
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21st Oct 2007, 12:01 PM
Thread: Amp settings
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Aye mate, yeah ill try to grab some pics of me...
Aye mate, yeah ill try to grab some pics of me welds for ya. But i aint to puzzled on how it will turn out cos i need to grind them flush so it dont matter if me welds are bit ?????? :; lol
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21st Oct 2007, 11:59 AM
Thread: Amp settings
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yeah mate, i found the optimal amps settin for...
yeah mate, i found the optimal amps settin for 1.6mm steel and it workin real sweetly now. i had to set it to about 65-85 amp range and now it welds perfectly. Just gotta get some smalleer rods now....
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20th Oct 2007, 10:29 AM
Thread: Amp settings
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cheers for the reply peoples. yeah ill try using...
cheers for the reply peoples. yeah ill try using lower amps and c wat happens
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19th Oct 2007, 05:40 PM
Thread: Amp settings
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Amp settings
Hey all, just got a new arc welder and not too sure what amps i should set it too. The arc welder is a cheap little 140amp one that sells at bunnings. I want to weld 25x25x1.6mm RHS but i tried a few...
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24th Sep 2007, 09:51 PM
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Gday all, would buying a GMC arc welder from...
Gday all, would buying a GMC arc welder from bunnings be a god idea??? im a self constructed handyman and have done quite alot of MIG welding before and done a little bit of arc weldin. u guys reckon...
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17th Sep 2007, 11:10 AM
Thread: Stick Welding
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ok sweet deal. ill get me hands on some more...
ok sweet deal. ill get me hands on some more 20x20x1.6 RHS and practice on it wit the amps on 85 and see how she handles it. Cheers for postin the electrode positining stuff, thatll be great once ur...
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16th Sep 2007, 02:21 PM
Thread: Stick Welding
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Thanks for the reply mate. I am wanting to...
Thanks for the reply mate. I am wanting to purchase the GMC branded arc welder which is sold at bunnings for 100 $. So i should get some 2.0mm rods and will this machine do for this project? and what...
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15th Sep 2007, 12:29 PM
Thread: Stick Welding
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G'day Grahame, i was wanting to weld up some...
G'day Grahame, i was wanting to weld up some 20x20x1.6mm RHS using fillet welds. Can this be possible with a arc welder?
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13th Sep 2007, 09:57 PM
Thread: Weldskill 140 turbo manual arc welder
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Arc welder
G'day all, i want to purchase a Weldskill 140 turbo manual arc welding machine:
http://unitedtools.com.au/products2.htm?pid=604&catID=93&PHPSESSID=f1f2cd466aedca439e30e9fe570d3f8b
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27th May 2007, 03:26 PM
Thread: Metal workbench
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Hello again, just finshsed welding up the frame...
Hello again, just finshsed welding up the frame for my workbench, now im up to making tje tray. The pic below is what im thinkin of havin as the try. If u guys have any other ideas please let us now,...
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26th May 2007, 04:21 PM
Thread: How to make a metal vice
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Hello again, got a prob wit the vice im makin,...
Hello again, got a prob wit the vice im makin, its actually finshed but when i go to clamp somethin using it, it kinda screws up. when i go to tighten the the vice with an object in it, the 2 face...
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9th Apr 2007, 07:23 PM
Thread: Leg press machine??
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Leg press machine??
Hey all, just curious if anyoine has attempted to weld together a leg press machine. If u guys have come across some plans could ya please post. Or if anyone know of a way to make then please let me...
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3rd Apr 2007, 05:55 PM
Thread: Couple Q's
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thanks for ya help people and Bleedin Thumb, i...
thanks for ya help people and Bleedin Thumb, i have been lookin at some websites and found some info, anyone else found any other sites they could share with me that contains information about me...
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30th Mar 2007, 06:45 PM
Thread: Couple Q's
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Couple Q's
Im doin a write up for me assignment regarding the workbench and have couple q's i thought u guys could help me with please. Interested to see your perspectives:) Here are the question i need u guys...
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22nd Mar 2007, 07:56 PM
Thread: How to make a metal vice
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nice mate, so u put the clip on and wat do u do...
nice mate, so u put the clip on and wat do u do for the other bit. The bit where the threaded rod goes into the handle section (outside the faceplate) would i lathe a bit off the end of the rod and...
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22nd Mar 2007, 06:49 PM
Thread: How to make a metal vice
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yeah mate, i was talkin bout the actual shutting...
yeah mate, i was talkin bout the actual shutting of the vice, not the handle. Yeah would ya have any drwaings or somethin please?
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22nd Mar 2007, 01:02 PM
Thread: How to make a metal vice
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hello again, i am wondering how to do this step...
hello again, i am wondering how to do this step in makin the vice. Its the bit where u trun the handle and the teeth close. I have got myself 2 plain rods and a threaded rod, now just gotta figure...
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14th Mar 2007, 10:26 PM
Thread: Metal workbench
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thanks for the info mate, yeah ill look into...
thanks for the info mate, yeah ill look into that. mayeb pre used is better value :B
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11th Mar 2007, 08:57 PM
Thread: Metal workbench
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regarding the wleding, i am gonna use a mig...
regarding the wleding, i am gonna use a mig welder and hope to purchase one in the future. I wanna get a 150amp one and gasless as well so no need to get gas and stuff like that. U reckon its worth...
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11th Mar 2007, 08:40 PM
Thread: which milling M/c
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wat is the machine? lol i dont know wat it is or...
wat is the machine? lol i dont know wat it is or does
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11th Mar 2007, 12:03 PM
Thread: Metal workbench
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yeah true mate, the drawer will only come out...
yeah true mate, the drawer will only come out about 40cm and the whole width of the bench is 60cm. So itll come out 40. yeah i was planning to put the vice in the front and make it swivel so when i...
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11th Mar 2007, 12:00 PM
Thread: How to make a metal vice
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ok mate, i must check if school got a mill...
ok mate, i must check if school got a mill manchiene lol
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11th Mar 2007, 10:43 AM
Thread: How to make a metal vice
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hello again, for my vice i was thinking of making...
hello again, for my vice i was thinking of making a swival base for it. I want to put it on my bench permantnetly and if it had a swivel base on it, then it would be easier to open and close the...
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11th Mar 2007, 10:40 AM
Thread: Metal workbench
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thanks for that info mate, i think ill grab some...
thanks for that info mate, i think ill grab some from Bunnings. could u recommend me how to install the slides on my bench please?
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10th Mar 2007, 09:30 PM
Thread: Metal workbench
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ok mate, could u show me where abouts u mean...
ok mate, could u show me where abouts u mean please. thanks in advacne Kushy
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10th Mar 2007, 07:46 PM
Thread: Metal workbench
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could u get from bunnigs warehouse maybe mate,...
could u get from bunnigs warehouse maybe mate, thats pretty close to where i live. and how would u recommend i install em, when i wled the legs then i install it aye?
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10th Mar 2007, 06:57 PM
Thread: Metal workbench
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Metal workbench
Sup all, just want to show u my workebench that i hope to make. If u guys got any other ideas please let me know. i have attached some pics of what it will look like when finished. i am gonna try...