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14th May 2018, 12:54 PM
Thread: Hi all...
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Indeed they are... the boys anyway; my...
Indeed they are... the boys anyway; my granddaughter still hasn't seen her go kart :(
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12th May 2018, 01:52 PM
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Can you provide some details on the pipe bender?...
Can you provide some details on the pipe bender? What size dies? material capacity?
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12th May 2018, 01:44 PM
Thread: Hi all...
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I'm just gonna leave this here...
I'm just gonna leave this here...
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17th Feb 2018, 04:32 PM
Thread: Sourcingg 40mm OD tube
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40mm is difficult to find as, although the...
40mm is difficult to find as, although the advertised measurements are in millimetres, the sizes are imperial; 38mm & 42mm are easy to find as they are actually 1 1/2" & 1 5/8" respectively (38.1mm &...
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17th Feb 2018, 04:02 PM
Thread: Grinding wheel review
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I can't say I don't use grinding wheels, they're...
I can't say I don't use grinding wheels, they're handy for inside corners & areas where a flap disc would be destroyed; the downside is they can be expensive; lately, I've been using these which...
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14th Feb 2018, 04:46 PM
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Thanks guys, I'm a little "everything's up in the...
Thanks guys, I'm a little "everything's up in the air" ATM so, I'll start posting as soon as things start falling back to earth :lolol:
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13th Feb 2018, 04:34 PM
Thread: Hi all...
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Hi all...
I've been a member here for around six years but, I've been absent for around 5 years, now I've returned under a different name (same account, new name); some of you may remember me but most likely...
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15th Jun 2012, 06:59 PM
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It's finished!
I glued down the front edge yesterday &, after leaving it to dry overnight, here's the finished product:
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15th Jun 2012, 02:14 AM
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Oh, this is the old bench:
Oh, this is the old bench:
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15th Jun 2012, 02:12 AM
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After I welded up the frame I bought a piece of...
After I welded up the frame I bought
a piece of 250mm x 6mm x 2M flat bar
a sheet of 1800mm x 900mm x 6mm MDF
a sheet of 1800mm x 900mm x 12mm MDF
& a sheet of 0.55mm gal.
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15th Jun 2012, 01:50 AM
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Made a new bench... Anyone need some firewood?
Up until now I've been working on a wooden bench that my father REbuilt about 30 years ago. I say rebuilt because before then, his bench was a lot bigger & sturdier but he decided to downscale.
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11th Apr 2012, 12:33 PM
Thread: Do We Over-engineer Trailers?
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I'd rather over engineer & know it works than...
I'd rather over engineer & know it works than under engineered & hope it works.
In saying that, there's over engineering & then there's ridiculous -
8th Apr 2012, 02:59 AM
Thread: Trailer light madness
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Here here, I totally agree, LED is the way to go...
Here here, I totally agree, LED is the way to go
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23rd Mar 2012, 08:23 PM
Thread: Flat top car trailer
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If by "clean flat top" you mean "without the side...
If by "clean flat top" you mean "without the side & front barriers" keep in mind that local laws & regulations are different to those in the US.
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21st Mar 2012, 02:07 AM
Thread: Stainless Steel Welding Trolley
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I threw one together using a bit of 25mm angle &...
I threw one together using a bit of 25mm angle & some Bunnings castors. Took about an hour to make & cost less than $10 ($12 if you count the two cutting discs I shattered). It's not as flashy but it...
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21st Mar 2012, 01:45 AM
Thread: Low Height Motorcycle Trailer
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The beautiful part is you can add more meat as...
The beautiful part is you can add more meat as you're welding it back on.
I may be wrong, I'm only going off what I can see in your photos but, I think you can use a bit more heat in those welds;... -
19th Mar 2012, 10:17 AM
Thread: Low Height Motorcycle Trailer
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1. That depends on how well you welded them on...
1. That depends on how well you welded them on
2. That depends on how well you cut them off.
I can only think of one reason why you can't reuse the hangers: as they're welded the hangers may have... -
12th Mar 2012, 10:14 AM
Thread: Gas Vs Gasless
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Have you thought of going with the disposable...
Have you thought of going with the disposable bottles? A 950cc bottle will set you back around $40 from Bunnings, The regulators are about $35.
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9th Mar 2012, 07:35 PM
Thread: Sealing Trailer Storage Box Doors
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I know it's been a while but there's no...
I know it's been a while but there's no replies...
I found this stuff at clark rubber. It's known as EVA (Ethylene vinyl acetate) or PE (Polyethylene), comes in varying widths & thicknesses, has a... -
9th Mar 2012, 07:19 PM
Thread: Low Height Motorcycle Trailer
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...which could, potentially, tear your rails...
...which could, potentially, tear your rails apart, I've seen that happen.
Good thinking guys. I was concentratine on the setup & didn't even notice the springs:doh: -
9th Mar 2012, 10:08 AM
Thread: Low Height Motorcycle Trailer
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The first setup looks to be the "usual" setup;...
The first setup looks to be the "usual" setup; you may want to double check with a pro about the (lack of) heightof the bolts, just to be safe.
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9th Mar 2012, 02:20 AM
Thread: Low Height Motorcycle Trailer
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Nice welding for a beginner. Just one tip: maybe...
Nice welding for a beginner. Just one tip: maybe just a little more heat. I see from the photos that, in places, penetration is a bit lacking. Rule of thumb: the flatter the weld, the better the...
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9th Mar 2012, 01:55 AM
Thread: Trailer restoration questions
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I've seen a lot worse... oh, wait... I mean I...
I've seen a lot worse... oh, wait... I mean I HAVE a lot worse. Ok, I'm a panel beater by trade so cutting, welding, grinding, metal fabrication in general is what I do, but check out what I started...
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15th May 2011, 12:29 PM
Thread: Safely Weld a Car Tailgate?
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The problem with this scenario is that the foam...
The problem with this scenario is that the foam will hold any moisture & bring back the rust; BAD IDEA (sorry Doc).
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15th May 2011, 12:16 PM
Thread: Safely Weld a Car Tailgate?
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True, but with oxy you get a LOT of distortion,...
True, but with oxy you get a LOT of distortion, which is the lesser of the two evils?
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15th May 2011, 12:07 PM
Thread: Diagnose my welding problem
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Welding car panels can be trickybecause the metal...
Welding car panels can be trickybecause the metal is hard but thin; you need a lot of power but only short bursts. Use the higher power & be on & off the trigger in no more than one second bursts...