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6th Aug 2018, 05:46 PM
Thread: conflicting shackle info
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sorry if this is convoluting things but : is...
sorry if this is convoluting things but :
is this the unloaded geometry at the time of welding up the hangers?
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4th Aug 2018, 11:55 PM
Thread: conflicting shackle info
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Y0u're the MAN as they say in the classics ! ...
Y0u're the MAN as they say in the classics !
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4th Aug 2018, 09:39 PM
Thread: conflicting shackle info
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thanks for the words Yonnee.when you get a chance...
thanks for the words Yonnee.when you get a chance take a look at the pics loli think you are advocating al-ko 's recommendation or the second pic i posted.the spring eye is infront of the hanger by...
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19th Jul 2018, 07:57 PM
Thread: conflicting shackle info
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thanks AJ, seems it's an either / or type...
thanks AJ, seems it's an either / or type situation.
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16th Jul 2018, 12:36 PM
Thread: conflicting shackle info
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thanks for the opinion Kryn. hope you are well!
thanks for the opinion Kryn. hope you are well!
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15th Jul 2018, 11:01 PM
Thread: conflicting shackle info
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conflicting shackle info
g'day,
there seems to be two two ways of setting up rear shackles on single axle trailers.
see oics
which one do you recommend?
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27th May 2018, 11:04 PM
Thread: Equivilent RHS/SHS in U Beam?
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yes indeed Rusty web upright : ) sorry.
yes indeed Rusty web upright : ) sorry.
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23rd May 2018, 10:55 AM
Thread: Equivilent RHS/SHS in U Beam?
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c channel, pfc ( parallel flange channel), c beam...
c channel, pfc ( parallel flange channel), c beam or channel beam are usually used with the flange upright (ie. open section toward the sides) in trailers i've seen.
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5th Mar 2018, 12:47 AM
Thread: Lets have your stick welding tip.
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sitting down on the job really helps with comfort...
sitting down on the job really helps with comfort and stability whilst welding, plus try and prop yourself against something solid.
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27th Oct 2017, 11:24 PM
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just like playing pool or snooker it helps to...
just like playing pool or snooker it helps to have a good front prop.
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25th Oct 2017, 08:56 PM
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funny, i was curious about ferrocraft 21 and it...
funny, i was curious about ferrocraft 21 and it took 3 websites to get the required info that it's a E7014 ( E4914) rod. 70000lbs tensile strength.
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5th Oct 2017, 10:58 AM
Thread: How to get square cornered welds
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i'm not sure what the forces are in a firebox,...
i'm not sure what the forces are in a firebox, but expansion and contraction would be one.
with 6 mm gaps i would be tempted to slug it. ie lay a piece of mild steel rod in there and weld in.
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7th Aug 2017, 10:56 PM
Thread: Welding 3mm RHS
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flares and fillets
i find this worth worth the effort sometimes.
grinder required!
allows for fairly thin stock to be welded with stick and takes blow through almost out of the equation :cool:
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7th Aug 2017, 10:35 PM
Thread: identifying this fastner
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yes i reckon it's a pilot jobby, but for...
yes i reckon it's a pilot jobby, but for appearance they could work nicely when you don't want a protrusion on the other side.
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7th Aug 2017, 08:56 PM
Thread: identifying this fastner
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thanks for replies! i've seen them on " blow...
thanks for replies!
i've seen them on " blow away sheds", sorry kit sheds, where a lean -to bracket is fastened to a post such as 89x89x3.
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7th Aug 2017, 12:34 AM
Thread: identifying this fastner
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jackaroo, answering my my own question here :...
jackaroo,
answering my my own question here : ) ........might help someone in the future perhaps.
type 23 self threading or thread cutting screw
hex washer head.
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7th Aug 2017, 12:03 AM
Thread: identifying this fastner
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identifying this fastner
i am trying to name this screwbolt, boltscrew, fastner in order to get a hold of some fairly urgently.
looks like M12 with drilling point.
sort of an oversized trek screw.
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14th May 2017, 12:10 AM
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i would try a bit of car wax, bees wax if you...
i would try a bit of car wax, bees wax if you have any lying around.
ive used bees wax on some furniture jobs involving rusty steal, albeit interior application.
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9th Apr 2017, 01:29 AM
Thread: How to get square cornered welds
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it seems you only have stick process, so i would...
it seems you only have stick process, so i would run the largest 6013 electrode on the cold side along the edges to build up material. down hill.
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13th Jan 2017, 11:58 PM
Thread: Help me choose a MIG
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$2k should get you an awesome little mig. keep...
$2k should get you an awesome little mig.
keep shopping around and don't forget to ask for free shipping/ courier : )
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3rd Dec 2016, 05:22 PM
Thread: hats off to 7016
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hats off to 7016
glassy 7016
365531running some 7016 3.2mm today and loving it
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26th Nov 2016, 08:56 PM
Thread: managing mig guns and leads
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managing mig guns and leads
grunt handy handle
bought a few of them today to try and organise all the lead bundles around the place :C
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10th Nov 2016, 09:43 PM
Thread: levelling screw jack project
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Finding someone to tap a nice big piece of mild...
Finding someone to tap a nice big piece of mild square stock is my next goal it seems, if i go with the scaffold screw jack.....
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10th Nov 2016, 04:08 PM
Thread: levelling screw jack project
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safety factors
6-8 tonne would be working with a generous saftey factor.
each jack would have to hold 1-1.5 tonne eavenly distributed but if for any reason one jack had to take the whole load then it would... -
9th Nov 2016, 02:35 PM
Thread: levelling screw jack project
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levelling screw jack project
help required on a screw jack project x 4.
anyone got any course thread (acme? etc ) suitable for making up some levelling jacks?
each needs 400mm travel.
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27th Oct 2016, 11:25 PM
Thread: Angle grinder accident.
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nasty ! i bet his glove tore apart too?
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24th Oct 2016, 12:23 PM
Thread: bolt for a 17 mm hole
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364846 beautiful job job on the bushes Bob !
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11th Oct 2016, 09:50 AM
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I'd buy from supersteel or one of the steel...
I'd buy from supersteel or one of the steel merchants ( southern steel etc) and have them cut your material to length.
bars and outer frame.
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5th Oct 2016, 10:24 PM
Thread: a trailer build ( user friendly)
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just a very quick update- trailer is coming...
just a very quick update-
trailer is coming along well.
im up to fitting a rolling platform under the deck, which will roll out on tracks ( on bearings) to provide a rear work platform whilst... -
5th Oct 2016, 10:07 PM
Thread: bolt for a 17 mm hole
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thankyou Bob. ill do that. and thanks Kryn...
thankyou Bob.
ill do that.
and thanks Kryn for the great info too
my sent messages aren't showing up, so if you don't get my message I will try again.
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5th Oct 2016, 08:46 PM
Thread: bolt for a 17 mm hole
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bolt for a 17 mm hole
gday,
Got a 5203zz bearing with a 17 mm hole.
I'm wanting to bolt it to some 50x50 rhs to make it a cam follower basically. not high speed or anythin.
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15th Sep 2016, 09:55 PM
Thread: a trailer build ( user friendly)
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Bearings are either ford slimline or parallel,...
Bearings are either ford slimline or parallel, shall check up on that as we get closer to launch.
Speaking of launch, I may be just about to learn a very hard lesson on ball coupler height?
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15th Sep 2016, 12:11 AM
Thread: a trailer build ( user friendly)
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ahh I see, yes that is the brake flange if I ever...
ahh I see, yes that is the brake flange if I ever wanted to add brakes to back axle.
as for cambered axle, it's an American thing more than here, but I could be wrong?
from dexter axle.com
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14th Sep 2016, 10:45 AM
Thread: a trailer build ( user friendly)
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G'day Kryn, new axles and they are factory...
G'day Kryn,
new axles and they are factory cambered.
I have the braked axle on the front, but if that's a "no no" then it can be changed reluctantly : )
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13th Sep 2016, 09:02 PM
Thread: a trailer build ( user friendly)
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Sorry about pic orientations ( gremlin ) The...
Sorry about pic orientations ( gremlin )
The pics appear correct when uploaded, the change themselves around upon saving draft.
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11th Sep 2016, 10:57 PM
Thread: a trailer build ( user friendly)
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a trailer build ( user friendly)
gonna build a deckover trailer 1.8 tonne gross and aiming at 1 tonne payload depending how overbuilt the thing gets hahah.
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9th Sep 2016, 11:33 PM
Thread: fume extracting mig guns
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one left
one left
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9th Sep 2016, 11:32 PM
Thread: Fronius inverter welder 150amp
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Sold
Sold
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9th Sep 2016, 07:59 PM
Thread: lincoln viking helmet lens rip off
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the other thing to do is look for other brand...
the other thing to do is look for other brand lenses with the same dimensions.
i have even cut ( with scissors) large sheets of polycarbonate of the same thickness as the original lense.
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6th Sep 2016, 11:54 PM
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yes does sound conflicting. id be interested...
yes does sound conflicting.
id be interested in seeing your design.
regards
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31st Aug 2016, 10:21 PM
Thread: Fronius inverter welder 150amp
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Fronius inverter welder 150amp
Good little welder for sale here-
Fronius Welder | eBay
transpocket 1500
great portable stick machine
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23rd Aug 2016, 12:14 PM
Thread: welding podcast radio show
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welding podcast radio show
for those who can't get enough welding, here's a radio show podcast from U.S
Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast
fairly broad, got some good guys on there.
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8th Aug 2016, 11:34 PM
Thread: Shed info needed
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off the shelf trusses are available - see hunt...
off the shelf trusses are available - see hunt engineering ( hopleys truss trade name).
http://www.huntengineering.com.au/content/downloads/HopleysBrochure.pdf
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3rd Aug 2016, 08:27 PM
Thread: fume extracting mig guns
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fume extracting mig guns
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=262560853543&globalID=EBAY-AU
got out a couple of these abicor binzel 4 metre fume extracting guns for sale - brand new in box
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24th Jul 2016, 09:06 PM
Thread: Mig Torch Replacement
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i think you should draw it Kryn and take a photo...
i think you should draw it Kryn and take a photo or scan for upload :cool:
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20th Jul 2016, 10:11 AM
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vertical can be a bit tricky. check this video...
vertical can be a bit tricky.
check this video on wire feed speed first
Setting Wire Feed video
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4th Jul 2016, 11:59 PM
Thread: Building a transportable shed
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I'm currently thinking of a transportable shed...
I'm currently thinking of a transportable shed idea too.
floors can be designed for weight bearing capacity. eg a fairly Flexi domestic house is around 1.5kpa bearing capacity ( 150 kg per square... -
2nd Jul 2016, 01:03 PM
Thread: fun with fluxcored
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A fan is a good ppe item as well - happy welding!
A fan is a good ppe item as well - happy welding!
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30th Jun 2016, 06:57 PM
Thread: fun with fluxcored
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good one Clive - i know they are expensive but...
good one Clive -
i know they are expensive but an air forced helmet might be the go for you.
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30th Jun 2016, 12:42 AM
Thread: fun with fluxcored
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hope you like it Clive. what sort of machine...
hope you like it Clive.
what sort of machine will you be running it in?
what welding work do you like doing the best?
meadow