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3rd Nov 2021, 09:53 AM
Thread: Leaf Spring Attachment To Chassis
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I will second Kryn's advice. That is pretty much...
I will second Kryn's advice. That is pretty much how I have the springs set up on my boat trailer. The trailer carries a 6.4m boat and the angle iron/spring/mudguard combination is held in place...
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12th Oct 2021, 08:01 PM
Thread: Trailer repair
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Hi Stustoys A tilting trailer can be handy...
Hi Stustoys
A tilting trailer can be handy depending on what you want to do with it. If you're moving dirt etc, most of the tilt trailers I have seen, including the one I own, require you to... -
11th Dec 2020, 05:47 PM
Thread: A wotcha call it is being sought
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Here's one that might substitute okay:...
Here's one that might substitute okay:...
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2nd Dec 2020, 10:33 PM
Thread: Hammer head weight markings
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Thanks Grahame. I think I'll need a bigger hammer...
Thanks Grahame. I think I'll need a bigger hammer rack too once I can find all my hammers and get them mostly in one place. I'm sure that your hanging system could be extended to suit. I'll probably...
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29th Nov 2020, 07:11 PM
Thread: Add carbon to mild steel (how to harden)
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Hi Xhinsy, I wouldn't recommend case hardening...
Hi Xhinsy,
I wouldn't recommend case hardening mild steel for a blade. As Grahame mentioned, the hard part of the steel would be very, very thin and probably gone with the first sharpen. Something... -
22nd Oct 2020, 06:49 PM
Thread: What is this?
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That ram is very similar to the rams on my...
That ram is very similar to the rams on my Horndraulic Loader that is fitted to my Nuffield tractor - single acting as someone else mentioned. I'm sure that it could be used for a multitude of...
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Hi Russ The logo on your third photo reminded...
Hi Russ
The logo on your third photo reminded me of an electronic symbol for a capacitor and also the Wireless Institute logo.
Having peaked my interest a bit, I looked through some stuff and I... -
25th Mar 2020, 10:49 PM
Thread: How to extend these axles
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Hi Gazza Your question is probably better suited...
Hi Gazza
Your question is probably better suited to the "Trailers and Other Fabricated Stuff" section where the trailer experts hang out, but I can't see where SHS would be any problem to you... -
19th Dec 2019, 12:30 PM
Thread: Trailer brake recommendations
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Thanks for all your suggestions about braking...
Thanks for all your suggestions about braking options guys. It's very reassuring to know that you are going in the right direction at least. I went ahead and ordered some 10" electric brakes from...
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1st Dec 2019, 08:55 PM
Thread: Trailer brake recommendations
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Steve, the tipper idea is a good one. I have...
Steve, the tipper idea is a good one. I have been collecting pictures of tipping mechanisms for a while and my idea is to be able to mount my ute crane to the LHS front of the trailer and use that...
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30th Nov 2019, 10:39 PM
Thread: Finally found a holy one
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Wow, that is a few steps beyond a "smile of...
Wow, that is a few steps beyond a "smile of shame". I suspect that someone has made a habit of engaging the automatic down-feed while they go and answer the phone, apparently never learning from the...
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30th Nov 2019, 10:22 PM
Thread: Trailer brake recommendations
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My vehicle is good to tow 2500kg I believe, but...
My vehicle is good to tow 2500kg I believe, but since I have access to a 3500kg 12'+ tandem trailer, I don't really need another big trailer. I was going to modify my 8'X5'ish trailer to tandem, but...
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29th Nov 2019, 10:04 PM
Thread: Trailer brake recommendations
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Thanks for the advice guys. It all makes a lot...
Thanks for the advice guys. It all makes a lot of sense.
I have a basic brake controller fitted to my tow vehicle, but I found that the brakes lock up on my fathers trailer when it's attached to... -
28th Nov 2019, 09:18 PM
Thread: Trailer brake recommendations
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Trailer brake recommendations
Hi All
I am considering building a single axle trailer around 1500kg ATM to cart firewood, sand/gravel, rubbish... Obviously this would need brakes fitted. My initial thoughts have been to use... -
16th Nov 2019, 10:20 PM
Thread: power hacksaw plans and designs
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Sorry, I forgot to address the criteria in the...
Sorry, I forgot to address the criteria in the original post which was to build something personal and enduring. Maybe you could accomplish your ambitions with some custom modifications to a bandsaw...
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16th Nov 2019, 10:07 PM
Thread: power hacksaw plans and designs
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I just have to agree with those advocating a...
I just have to agree with those advocating a metal cutting bandsaw. Sure, the cheaper ones (and maybe some expensive ones) have issues with cutting square and plumb but there is plenty of help here...
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3rd Nov 2019, 07:52 PM
Thread: Hammer head weight markings
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Thanks China, I am aware of the taper in...
Thanks China,
I am aware of the taper in hammer heads. Are you suggesting that some hammer heads are tapered from one side only? I can't remember ever seeing one, not to say that they don't... -
2nd Nov 2019, 02:11 PM
Thread: Hammer head weight markings
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Hammer head weight markings
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As I'm having a bit of an OCD moment, I was wondering if there is a convention for where the weight of a hammer head is stamped. I have a few sledge hammers and ball pein hammers to re-handle.... -
4th Mar 2019, 05:35 PM
Thread: A custom martini rifle build
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That turned out really nice. Pretty much...
That turned out really nice. Pretty much redefined my concept of a Martini. I know exactly what you mean when you mentioned that done wrong, a Martini rifle is ordinary at best. I think of the...
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29th Jan 2019, 12:56 PM
Thread: Not sure what tool to get, help?
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Is this any help? 377843 Simon
Is this any help?
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15th Dec 2018, 09:54 AM
Thread: Aluminium microchannel tube serpentine bend
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When bending soft metal tube/pipe, a lot of...
When bending soft metal tube/pipe, a lot of people pack the tube with dry fine sand or salt. This will help to minimise the tube from flattening when it is bent. The sand or salt can then be poured...
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13th Dec 2018, 08:54 PM
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Hi Bob, Your Oxalic Acid results are...
Hi Bob,
Your Oxalic Acid results are interesting. I didn't think that it would work so quickly, but I suppose everyone's grandmother was in the habit of boiling a few rhubarb leaves to clean... -
12th Dec 2018, 07:20 PM
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Okay, I'll add slightly to Grahame's comments. ...
Okay, I'll add slightly to Grahame's comments. Bear in mind, I am not a professional welder, but I think that I can pass on a couple of tips from my experience.
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5th Dec 2018, 12:39 PM
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Hi Peter, Grahame is right about the 2mm rods....
Hi Peter,
Grahame is right about the 2mm rods. Sometimes it can be like trying to weld with a wet piece of spaghetti. That thin rod will whip around like you wouldn't believe and any movement of... -
28th Nov 2018, 12:42 AM
Thread: A couple of farm related projects
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I made a land plane/lawn leveller a while ago to...
I made a land plane/lawn leveller a while ago to pull behind a ride-on lawnmower because a large section of our lawn needed a bit of levelling and some holes filled to the tune or about 30m of dirt. ...
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25th Nov 2018, 04:08 PM
Thread: A couple of farm related projects
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Hey Kryn! How about something like this: ...
Hey Kryn!
How about something like this: :rotfl:
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The little tractor's hydraulics are at their limit with the block in the second picture, although it will lift it on the... -
18th Nov 2018, 10:10 AM
Thread: A couple of farm related projects
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Here's my third attempt at posting this after the...
Here's my third attempt at posting this after the last two attempts went AWOL.
I recently made a mini jib crane for our little Kubota baby tractor as I need an easy way to lift blocks of firewood... -
13th Nov 2018, 09:26 PM
Thread: A couple of farm related projects
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Hi all The other day I managed to get hold of a...
Hi all
The other day I managed to get hold of a spring for my grader blade guide wheel project. I found it in a bin of clearance items at the local farm supply place. They just couldn't wait to get... -
12th Nov 2018, 07:22 PM
Thread: My new Kitchen, made from scrap
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Cool, decorative and functional. I like it! ...
Cool, decorative and functional. I like it! Besides, all those pictures of nice looking food has made me quite hungry.
You did pretty well with those welds. I find that some of the thin SHS and... -
12th Nov 2018, 12:12 PM
Thread: Missing Posts
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I have tried posting a couple more times,...
I have tried posting a couple more times, unsuccessfully, however, I did just post to the thread mentioned above without attaching any pictures and the message appeared immediately. So, it seems...
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12th Nov 2018, 12:02 PM
Thread: A couple of farm related projects
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Hi All, I have tested my ringlock wire...
Hi All,
I have tested my ringlock wire strainer a couple of times and it works really well. It's easy to clamp the wires nice and tight and the only improvement that it could do with is some... -
11th Nov 2018, 10:16 PM
Thread: A couple of farm related projects
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Hi all The other day I managed to get hold of a...
Hi all
The other day I managed to get hold of a spring for my grader blade guide wheel project. I found it in a bin of clearance items at the local farm supply place. They just couldn't wait to... -
9th Nov 2018, 12:33 PM
Thread: Missing Posts
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Missing Posts
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My problem is probably related to the other https and/or V-Bulletin problems being experienced, but Grahame Collins has requested that I post some details here.
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7th Nov 2018, 11:04 AM
Thread: A couple of farm related projects
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Hi from Sunny Tasmania I spent a bit of time...
Hi from Sunny Tasmania
I spent a bit of time yesterday typing up an update to my projects, but it all disappeared and I could not recover anything from the auto-save. This has happened once before... -
6th Nov 2018, 04:22 PM
Thread: A couple of farm related projects
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Hi from sunny Tasmania again! I finally got...
Hi from sunny Tasmania again!
I finally got around to building a mini crane / jib /boom pole for our little Kubota B7000. I have been thinking about it for probably two years. I was going to... -
1st Nov 2018, 12:35 PM
Thread: Hydraulic Log Splitter WIP
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.... or 376616 with Bob The Builder of...
.... or
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1st Oct 2018, 02:06 PM
Thread: A couple of farm related projects
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A couple of farm related projects
Hi all,
I'm not sure if anyone will be too interested in my projects, but I am always looking through the Metalwork Forums for ideas and inspiration. I never cease to be impressed by the quality... -
8th Jul 2018, 01:39 PM
Thread: Treadle feeder for poultry
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Hi Andrew I replied to your post several days...
Hi Andrew
I replied to your post several days ago, but apparently my post must have evaporated!
Anyway, I think that you might find these plans to your liking:
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16th May 2018, 09:48 PM
Thread: Simple Tipping Trailer Conversion
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I've been going down the same track with my...
I've been going down the same track with my currently tilting trailer. A hydraulic lift would be ideal, but like you, I can't really justify the cost for the occasional load of mulch or concreting...
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3rd Feb 2018, 04:18 PM
Thread: Sodium Silicate
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NedsHead, you are right of course about using...
NedsHead, you are right of course about using pyrex. There is a real danger that pyrex can become etched by the sodium hydroxide and fail, sometimes in a very explosive way. I have seen this happen...
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2nd Feb 2018, 12:14 PM
Thread: Sodium Silicate
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You can make your own sodium silicate fairly...
You can make your own sodium silicate fairly easily. Google DIY sodium silicate and you will find a few recipes and youtube videos etc.
You need the following (to make around 600ml):
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21st Sep 2013, 10:46 PM
Thread: Recycling batteries
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Recharging Alkaline Batteries
Hi, I have a Rezap Battery Doctor charger that happily charges alkaline batteries. Some of the cheap alkaline batteries will recharge three or four times without problems. The thing that you have to...