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  1. 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 :(

    Don't forget to check out my other channel (there's a link in post #5 ;))
  2. Can you provide some details on the pipe bender?...

    Can you provide some details on the pipe bender? What size dies? material capacity?
  3. 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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    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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    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...
  6. Thread: Hi all...

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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:



    My name is Tony; the "Call Me Jack" username refers the...
  7. 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...
  8. It's finished!

    I glued down the front edge yesterday &, after leaving it to dry overnight, here's the finished product:
  9. Oh, this is the old bench:

    Oh, this is the old bench:
  10. 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.

    I then cut the 6mm...
  11. 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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    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
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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



    Stop, tail, left indicator, right indicator, reverse & earth... I count 6.
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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.

    A bit more info as to what you want would be useful.
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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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    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;...
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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...
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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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    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...
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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:
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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.

    I'm interested to see the progress of this project...
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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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    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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    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).

    The best idea is to either source a rust section from somewhere like Rare Spares...
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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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    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...
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