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    Would fitting a flashback arrestor to the...

    Would fitting a flashback arrestor to the acetylene avoid that from happening , especially if your not paying attention and accidently melt or cut the hose while in use.
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    Thats overkill and might look a bit odd , i had a...

    Thats overkill and might look a bit odd , i had a 7.5m 3.5t boat trailer and it had 75x50x3 draw bar which was solid , the trailer had rusted rear cross members so i scrapped it. I've noticed some...
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    I made other tables ages ago , one is flat no...

    I made other tables ages ago , one is flat no rock, its made from left overs, i must have got lucky on that one ! The other one is a 3m x 1.5m with a 50mm solid top but it had a very very slight rock...
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk_3BBx3Uak&t=485s...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk_3BBx3Uak&t=485s

    Those fireball tables would definetly help keep things in place. For the price of fixture tables i can live with the rock, lol
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    Ok , post removed. Thanks for clarifying.

    Ok , post removed. Thanks for clarifying.
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    I'll try the next table build with a 10mm leg...

    I'll try the next table build with a 10mm leg plate and see if that helps, i'm thinking i could potentially grind them down enough to make it sit flatter. I like those chain blocks i bet they come...
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    No strings just a floor test and laser level , I...

    No strings just a floor test and laser level , I have tried the table on various other concreted floors that i know are flat so its definetly out. Its like one corner decides to lift when its fully...
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    Table rock

    I made a few heavy duty steel tables recently and noticed they rock which is annoying but overcome with adjustable feet and castors. But going forward how do i avoid this from happening again , it...
  9. Id guess around 100kg or so , maybe lay it over...

    Id guess around 100kg or so , maybe lay it over and push it up onto a box trailer possibly the easiest way.
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    Years ago , my neighbour had a issue with the...

    Years ago , my neighbour had a issue with the other neighbour so one day he had enough walked across the road and shot him in head with a shot gun. Those were the good ol days when you buy 22 at the...
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    Invest in a good quality welding helmet that...

    Invest in a good quality welding helmet that exceeds set standards , avoid buying a cheap unit and purchase some quality PPE I.e apron or jacket , full length gloves, steel cap boots ect. Good luck...
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    Looks like cheap chinese steel from blacktown...

    Looks like cheap chinese steel from blacktown fencing , lol ? hot dipped gal seconds used for fencing but they do a great price compared to the majors ! How much they charge you for delivery ?
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    Agree Sydney has become very expensive lately and...

    Agree Sydney has become very expensive lately and rentals not easy to comeby. Even if you bought a standard house today in Kellyville with a 5% deposit and rented it , the rental income wont even...
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    My young bloke pays 650 a week for modern 1 bed...

    My young bloke pays 650 a week for modern 1 bed granny flat and tiny yard in western sydney..... crazy imo but no has other choice. Lithgow storage has cheaper storagae if its available.
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    its stupid heavy for the size of it and has been...

    its stupid heavy for the size of it and has been sitting on a pallet for last few years so i put it on the bench and plugged it in last night for the first time , its way louder than i thought it...
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    Steel mostly . Not sure mate but I assume the...

    Steel mostly . Not sure mate but I assume the only difference is the blade for non ferrous cutting ? I'd be surprised if you'd need any coolant for cutting non ferrous as its soft compared to steel.
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    Brobo cold saw

    I bought an old cold saw a few years ago and now ready to set it up. Its a 15amp single phase model so its only semi industrial but good enough for my home garage. It has all the air lines and...
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    Another option to consider is to hire a 12 ton...

    Another option to consider is to hire a 12 ton hiab rigid crane truck from one of the majors , costs about $500 a day plus fuel. I've hired them a few times and makes easy work of moving heavy...
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    Nice work ! Is that press used for making...

    Nice work ! Is that press used for making mudguards and blinker brackets for the trailers ect ?
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    I use a battery dewalt LED light and it does the...

    I use a battery dewalt LED light and it does the job but isnt bright enough to turn the helmet black. Its 110 lumens and adjustable head to position the beam right where you want it.
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    A lot of places are closed at the moment but I...

    A lot of places are closed at the moment but I managed to round up a pair at a wreckers on the coast today , so i will grab them tomorrow, i doubt they will be 40mm lift but like you said they will...
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    ok, these springs have a 40mm lift built into...

    ok, these springs have a 40mm lift built into them so makes finding one more difficult.
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    Im 2000km away in shitney ... postage would kill...

    Im 2000km away in shitney ... postage would kill it but thanks for the offer mate , fyi-15 model cc triton.
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    unfortunately no local stock as i've done the...

    unfortunately no local stock as i've done the ring around, good point re sharp edge on the next spring. I might just butt weld it to the other spring underneath so at least it sits flat. I should...
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    Leaf spring repair

    The 1 ton ute snapped a rear leaf spring in half recently (pic 2) so i need to fix it asap , the springs still work but make a noise when turning right and the leaf is moving backwards (pic 1) and...
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    ''...Anyway, a handy little addition to my welder...

    ''...Anyway, a handy little addition to my welder collection...''

    I got the 185 version , 10amp plug and its been trouble free , i'd say its done close to 20 rolls of 5kg wire since i purchased...
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    I recently tex screwed down 2400x1200 chequer 2mm...

    I recently tex screwed down 2400x1200 chequer 2mm onto a truck tray , it took ages but the process was liquid nailed underneath to floor and then screwed down metal tex screws and then removed it ,...
  28. Try ringing Hare and Forbes as they have blokes...

    Try ringing Hare and Forbes as they have blokes moving machinery all over the place with suitable trucks and gear ect , i'm sure they could recommend someone. I'd imagine u'd be looking around 1500...
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    You'd might be hard up getting parts exported for...

    You'd might be hard up getting parts exported for it from the mother land atm, assuming the company in Moscow is still making them and selling parts ect. Looks cheap !
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    True that , lol !

    True that , lol !
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    :roflmao:

    :roflmao:
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    Not true Karl . Just about every large boat i.e...

    Not true Karl . Just about every large boat i.e aircraft carriers , submarines , container ships ect are made of steel. They also have aluminuim on them as well. Both materials are used in boat...
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    I would make it out of steel and paint it silver...

    I would make it out of steel and paint it silver , strong as and look just as good. To attach it to the boat use a square plate with 2 holes and bolt it on.
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    Yes very expensive to build a decent steel tray...

    Yes very expensive to build a decent steel tray as the cross members are 75-100mm on most trucks (5mm thick C channel) , plus not sure my welder would is strong enough to weld it together properly. ...
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    i'd say machine max 2.5t in weight , plywood a...

    i'd say machine max 2.5t in weight , plywood a good option and yer cheaper than steel sheets. I'll post a pic of the tray next week when i'm next there. Thanks.
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    Its about 2-3mm thick id say same as most alloy...

    Its about 2-3mm thick id say same as most alloy trays on utes , alloy cross members about 50mm x 30mm spaced every 300mm, then it sits on 2 rails about 100mm thick. Want to move a 5 ton execavator...
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    Alloy tray

    I've got an alloy tray on on the old farm truck 4.6m x 2.3m , i want to strengthen the deck to carry heavier stuff . I was thinking of laminating 2.5mm chequer plate steel sheets to the top with...
  38. I only fluxcore weld to save money , its way...

    I only fluxcore weld to save money , its way cheaper than gas when welding for days on end. For small jobs or if money is no problem then gas is the better option without question.
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    Tacked it on today without much drama but had to...

    Tacked it on today without much drama but had to cut the saftey chain off as it was in the way , 50x50x3 sqs to the rhs drawbar and then will samwhich that with a 125mm x 5mm x 650mm plate on the...
  40. Got any pics of the actual ally mig welds , do...

    Got any pics of the actual ally mig welds , do they look any good ?
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    It's either 2.1 or 2.5 , definetly not 3. Battery...

    It's either 2.1 or 2.5 , definetly not 3. Battery flat in the calipers so cannot measure the thickness properly, but looking at it , its 2.1mm. I also noticed there is a sligh bow in it drawbar , i...
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    I bought some 50x50x3 and will laminate it to the...

    I bought some 50x50x3 and will laminate it to the existing drawbar full length with liquid nails and a few stitch welds , cost a fortune in steel compared to the bar and rod method but i think the...
  43. Thread: Anvil

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    Highest bid was $1208 , plus auction fees 15%...

    Highest bid was $1208 , plus auction fees 15% approx on top. The auctions may have got more for it if they specified the size and weight of it. A light sand of the side may have revealed the maker....
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    Thanks KR , I think the current drawbar exceeds...

    Thanks KR , I think the current drawbar exceeds vsb1 (drawbar 4m long x rhs 75x50x2.1 .gvm 1400kg).
  45. Thread: Anvil

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    By the time you add on auction fees and gst it...

    By the time you add on auction fees and gst it would be close to $500 in total now , and thats without more bidding at the current price of $350. I can't see any casting marks on it to say who made...
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    with regards to the ladder brace method which is...

    with regards to the ladder brace method which is appears as the best method recommended on here , how many uprights or stiles are required ? is there a formula for spacing them i.e 1 every 400mm ....
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    I don't have any pics on this phone of it , agree...

    I don't have any pics on this phone of it , agree Kb's original idea is definetly the strongest method, the flat bar is the easiest to weld though , Cheers
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    Mechanical override with cables with discs...

    Mechanical override with cables with discs brakes, i've put new pads in . I'll do a few loads and see how it goes , if its not good i.e bottoming out all the time and getting hung up on ruts i may...
  49. Thread: Anvil

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    You can buy a new one similar size for less than...

    You can buy a new one similar size for less than that

    https://magnetics.net.au/product/cast-steel-anvil-150kg/
  50. Thread: Anvil

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    Anvil

    Hey guys
    I'm half keen on this anvil , its at auctions link below. Anyone know whats it worth ? it was thinking around $400 . It's in rough condition but solid. Some other items listed that may go...
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