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    Cold saw vs bandsaw

    Hi All
    After a bit of advice from those who own bandsaws and cold cut off saws.

    I have a bandsaw and have quite a bit of trouble getting a consistent square cut (as well as breaking blades).
    ...
  2. Hi Vernonv Any chance you can tell me the size...

    Hi Vernonv

    Any chance you can tell me the size and cost? Just between us of course

    Cheers

    Ash
  3. Thanks gents. After reading the article Kryn...

    Thanks gents. After reading the article Kryn pointed me to it may be better if admins delete the post, please.

    My apologies.

    Regards

    Ash
  4. Making a mezzanine floor in shed. What size purlins etc?

    Hi folks

    I need to create some storage space in the shed. (Some would say I need to de-clutter).

    Anyway, I have a Ranbuild shed 16m x 8m x 4.5m I would like to put the mezzanine in one corner....
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    Hi Grahame Best wishes for the medical stuff...

    Hi Grahame

    Best wishes for the medical stuff today. I hope all goes well for you.

    Regards

    Ash
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    Thanks Grahame It looks like I may need to...

    Thanks Grahame

    It looks like I may need to upgrade.

    I do have a 200 amp stick welder but I feel much more confident with the tig.

    What do you suggest I do with the existing “work” I’ve...
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    Hi Graeme Pic 1 - I only have four settings on...

    Hi Graeme
    Pic 1 - I only have four settings on my mig. Low and high + 1 and 2 which is a real pain. (The Horizontal weld of the plate to RHS is attaching my winch plate to the drawbar). This was...
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    Hi Kryn I did some "tacks" that were about an...

    Hi Kryn
    I did some "tacks" that were about an inch long and was going to get someone else to properly weld the rest for me. Then I got game and had a go myself. Sort of wish I hadn't now. The stop...
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    Please review my welds.

    Hi guys
    I've attached a few photos of some welds I did earlier. The first is attaching some flat plate to RHS welded in a horizontal position, the second is a vertical weld of plate to RHS
    I'm...
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    Thanks heaps mate. Time for me to stop...

    Thanks heaps mate.

    Time for me to stop chatting and get welding.

    Ash
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    Hi Yonnee Another last question .... Do you...

    Hi Yonnee

    Another last question .... Do you attach the drawbar to each crossmember?

    At this stage it would only be at the front crossmember and then the side rail at the spring hanger. It...
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    Thanks Yonnee I feel much more confident now....

    Thanks Yonnee

    I feel much more confident now.

    Really appreciate your help.

    Ash
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    http://www.trailersauce.co.nz/files/2813/9335/1532...

    http://www.trailersauce.co.nz/files/2813/9335/1532/Straight_drawbar_gussets.png
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    Hi Again Yonnee Sorry mate, I can't get you a...

    Hi Again Yonnee

    Sorry mate, I can't get you a pic of it as I have just finished cutting the old drawbar off the framework.

    The reason it cracked is because the crossbar was welded across the...
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    Hi Yonnee Thanks for the tips. I will go for a...

    Hi Yonnee
    Thanks for the tips. I will go for a 100 x 50 x 4mm drawbar the same length as what I had. It worked well (until it cracked that is)
    I'll leave it open too.
    Just to confirm, I should put...
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    Hi pipeclay I have no idea on that sort of...

    Hi pipeclay

    I have no idea on that sort of stuff. You're speaking a whole other language.

    How do I find out ?

    Thanks

    Ash
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    PM sent, thanks mate

    PM sent, thanks mate
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    Hi Bruce Picked up package yesterday....

    Hi Bruce
    Picked up package yesterday. Unfortunately none of them fit.
    Well worth a try though.
    Back to square one. Looks like I'll take up some generous offers to make one.
    Thanks again for your...
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    Hi Yonnee Thanks for the advice. I think I will...

    Hi Yonnee
    Thanks for the advice. I think I will replace the draw bar to be on the safe side. I also have a gap of about 100mm between the end of the drawbar and the spring hanger.
    I can address...
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    Thanks heaps Bruce. Looking forward to getting...

    Thanks heaps Bruce.

    Looking forward to getting the package. I am very grateful to you for your assistance.

    Also, thanks to Grahame for deleting my address.

    This forum is filled with genuine...
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    Hi Bruce I can't seem to edit. May be too old to...

    Hi Bruce
    I can't seem to edit. May be too old to change.

    Admin - can you please help?

    Thanks

    Ash
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    Hi Bruce Couldn’t work out how to PM on my...

    Hi Bruce
    Couldn’t work out how to PM on my phone. *******************. Very happy to pay COD.
    Thanks heaps, I am very grateful.
    Ash Menzies.
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    Thanks Bruce Not sure where to go from here....

    Thanks Bruce

    Not sure where to go from here. Perhaps I need to take some measurements of the current gears and see if that helps?

    I'm happy to pay for postage of the one Caskwarrior suggests...
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    Hi Yonnee Could you possibly put up a couple of...

    Hi Yonnee
    Could you possibly put up a couple of pics showing what you do for attaching the drawbar to trailers over 2000kg?
    I have one that was welded across the top of the drawbar and of course,...
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    Good morning Bruce The suspense is killing...

    Good morning Bruce

    The suspense is killing me............. Did you have a chance to look through your gears ?
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    Geez Bruce, you've got me very excited. I'll keep...

    Geez Bruce, you've got me very excited. I'll keep everything crossed that you have the one.

    Thanks heaps

    Ash
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    Hi jhovel Thanks to you too for your generous...

    Hi jhovel
    Thanks to you too for your generous offer. I would love to take you up on the offer. I will keep researching the gear I am missing and get back to you.
    Thanks again and I look forward to...
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    Hi Caskwarrior, thanks for your generous offer. I...

    Hi Caskwarrior, thanks for your generous offer. I have received the same generous offer from another member (as well as a lot of great advice).

    I am astounded at the generosity of the people on...
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    No luck with Quality Machine Tools either. Didn't...

    No luck with Quality Machine Tools either. Didn't want to know anything about it. Bugger.
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    Hi Stuart No gears came with lathe. I would...

    Hi Stuart

    No gears came with lathe. I would ideally like to cut metric threads one day. So the best thing would be to change all the gears?

    Photo of chart below. It is exactly the same as one I...
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    Hi Gents I ran Hare and Forbes, and as Roger...

    Hi Gents
    I ran Hare and Forbes, and as Roger suggested, given it was not one of their lathes they couldn't help.
    He suggested I contact Quality Machine Tools which I have done and sent a couple of...
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    Thanks Bryan That looks very similar to mine....

    Thanks Bryan
    That looks very similar to mine.
    Hopefully getting closer
    Regards
    Ash
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    Thanks Roger I will give them a call. Cheers...

    Thanks Roger
    I will give them a call.
    Cheers
    Ash
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    Hi Jackaroo It is a S1124A Cheers Ash

    Hi Jackaroo
    It is a S1124A
    Cheers
    Ash
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    Hi caskwarrior. I have searched quite a bit and...

    Hi caskwarrior. I have searched quite a bit and found it to look very very similar to the Honden L-900B. Fingers crossed I may find the missing gear. Thanks for you guidance.
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    Hi sacc51. My problem is that I don't know what...

    Hi sacc51. My problem is that I don't know what model it is and what specific part I need.
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    Hi Michael. What model should I quote if I call...

    Hi Michael. What model should I quote if I call them? I believe it is similar, if not identical to a Honden L-900B, just by looking at photos on the net. All very new to me.
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    Thanks caskwarrior. I'll give that a go

    Thanks caskwarrior. I'll give that a go
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    Old Standaco lathe missing a gear

    Hi Folks

    I am very new to lathework so please forgive any incorrect terminology.

    I have just acquired a Standaco lathe, model unknown. It is missing a small gear that from what I can see,...
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