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    I think you'd find problems with moisture (even...

    I think you'd find problems with moisture (even just condensation) sitting between the metal and the timber floor.
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    It looks like the problem is not so much...

    It looks like the problem is not so much placement of the axles (which should be placed slightly aft of the load carrying mid point) but more a case of how to place the load on the trailer. I think...
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    So would it have been better to weld the...

    So would it have been better to weld the horizontal on top of the verticals, rather thatn between? Or would that mean you then have to cap the horizontal?
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    6mm thick :oo: Just how rough are the boys...

    6mm thick :oo:

    Just how rough are the boys that load your truck??
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    Yeah :U Although they may need to be careful...

    Yeah :U

    Although they may need to be careful what they wish for. :rolleyes:
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    hahaha

    hahaha
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    What, you go and knock on their door?

    What, you go and knock on their door?
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    Well said Scribbly.

    Well said Scribbly.
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    Sodium Carbonate (sold in Woolworths under the...

    Sodium Carbonate (sold in Woolworths under the 'Lectric' name) does not appear to be harmful when used according to directions.

    Let's get some balance here. Just because it's listed in the MSDS...
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    Hi Riks, I think you might be surprised how...

    Hi Riks,

    I think you might be surprised how much those older style clinkers weigh, heavier than you think.

    Once you fill it with juice, throw in the esky, all the ski gear, chairs etc etc,...
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    All good info thanks gents. My question was...

    All good info thanks gents.

    My question was based on viewing other trailers. It seems lots of older trailers (generally) tended to use angle instead of SHS/RHS. My box trailer (20+ years old) has...
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    As an example, I just counted 40+ seperate links...

    As an example, I just counted 40+ seperate links and buttons at the top of this page (I didn't even scroll down from the top)

    It's really not that hard to miss a link, button or message.
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    Sorry Gents, If you read my posts you'll see...

    Sorry Gents,

    If you read my posts you'll see I've never argued with any of the mods (or anyone else) re the rules.

    I have merely pointed out that I thought the rules could have been written...
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    Bad for business I guess

    Bad for business I guess
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    Peter, The Moderators are kind and lenient...

    Peter,

    The Moderators are kind and lenient because that's what moderate means :)

    If they deleted as per the rules, they would no longer be Moderators, they'd be 'Harshers' hehe
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    Hugh, fyi...

    Hugh, fyi http://www.woodworkforums.com/f221/triton-mk3-165598/
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    Yes Peter, I was wrong, I didn't read the rules...

    Yes Peter, I was wrong, I didn't read the rules before posting. No argument there, I told Big Shed early on about that.

    As Big Shed admitted "It seems very difficult to get the message across,". I...
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    I'm looking forward to the pics. I know you...

    I'm looking forward to the pics.

    I know you already have the ute tub but I sometimes wonder how much heavier they are than just building a normal box from scratch.

    Maybe they aren't...
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    Definitely look up the soda bath and power supply...

    Definitely look up the soda bath and power supply method (electrolysis). It's surprisingly simple, you don't have to be very scientific with salt ratios and current settings etc. You can watch it...
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    Thanks Michael, good answer. Either option is...

    Thanks Michael, good answer.

    Either option is probably over-engineered. I guess for my basic needs, it probably comes down more to weight, cost and ease of manufacture.

    Cheers.
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    Hey guys, I'm not trying to be difficult, I...

    Hey guys,

    I'm not trying to be difficult, I simply started this post suggesting the rules weren't written as clearly as they could be. I now understand then more clearly having them explained in...
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    Sorry Groggy, what's your reference to rule 3...

    Sorry Groggy, what's your reference to rule 3 about? I included a price.
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    Strength of RHS versus angle

    Hi all,

    I've googled plenty but can't find the answer to this.

    I assume 50x50x3 RHS is stronger than 50x50x3 angle, but is it stronger than say 50x50x5 angle. What's the rule of thumb for equal...
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    The issue is, I am a Seller and I did not comply...

    The issue is, I am a Seller and I did not comply with rule no.16 in the Buyer's section!

    I am not surprised by the apparent large number of Sellers who do not comply with a Buyers rule!
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    And even if I'd read the rules I still wouldn't...

    And even if I'd read the rules I still wouldn't have got it right, would I?

    Sorry, but I'll say it again, rule no. 16 is for BUYERS, not sellers.

    Just trying to help you because clearly I'm...
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    Market place rules. Suggestion

    Hi there,

    Big Shed pointed out that I had not conformed with Rule no. 16 when I posted an item for sale. He seemed to indicate I wasn't the first person to break the rule.

    When I checked, rule...
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    Thanks Yonnee, Yep, I understand different...

    Thanks Yonnee,

    Yep, I understand different manufacturers have different sizes but can't find anything on their sites mentioning camber (thanks for the officiial term).

    Thanks for your...
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    Leaf suspension measurements

    Hi all,

    I was researching suspension measurements for a trailer rebuild but can't find any sites that have the measurements I need.

    I want to know what the distance will be from axle to...
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    Ooooohhhhh there. Too easy when you look in...

    Ooooohhhhh there.

    Too easy when you look in the right place. I was looking in the Forum proper.

    Thanks DJ :)
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    Where's the Metalwork forum located

    I can find a link if I do a search but I can't find the Metalwork forum straight from the Forums page.

    Which sub forum is it in?
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    Hi Nev, Will increasing the drawbar by only...

    Hi Nev,

    Will increasing the drawbar by only 200mm make it much easier to reverse? I wouldn't have thought such a small change would make it much easier (but of course I could be wrong)
  32. Thread: Water lift

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    Why is water better than gears, chains etc? ...

    Why is water better than gears, chains etc?

    Is the power needed for the water pump less than that required for a straight electric motor and mechanical system? I'd guess the power would be about...
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    Another solution could also be to mount the latch...

    Another solution could also be to mount the latch vertically, not horizontally as it is now.

    You could use the same spring loaded thingy or make you own. Basically a bit of pipe mounted...
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    Can someone point out where this hypothetical...

    Can someone point out where this hypothetical situation fails here.

    I have a single 10A GPO (in the kitchen for instance)
    I (or my sparky) replace the single GPO with a double GPO (I assume the...
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    Will there be doors on any of the compartments or...

    Will there be doors on any of the compartments or are they all open?

    I think one or two random doors would look good (and I'm sure you'll end up with at least one space with 'junk' in it that...
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    And I'm still amazed at the number of people that...

    And I'm still amazed at the number of people that think their house wiring is going to melt and burn the house down. Fuses are there to protect the circuit, if your house wiring is glowing, a 15A...
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    Something else to ponder. Your standard 2400W...

    Something else to ponder.

    Your standard 2400W fan heater dtaws 10A. People will, generally, happily plug 2 of thse in at home and they are quite possibly on the same circuit. Does the fuse always...
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    The 10A power circuit is still protected by a 10A...

    The 10A power circuit is still protected by a 10A fuse. The 15A welder will work fine. If it tries to draw too much current, you'll simply blow the 10A fuse. Your house will not go up in smoke.

    I...
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    There looks like a lot of work there, probably a...

    There looks like a lot of work there, probably a few bits you could salvage.

    I wonder what the load rating of that spring setup would be versus the rating of the axle. A bit of a mismatch me...
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    Listen to what they tell you. They probably...

    Listen to what they tell you.
    They probably aren't going to be too keen to listen to your stories.
    Don't be afraid to ask questions if directions are a bit unclear.
    Don't be a smart @rse (even if...
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    The tripping out caused by overheating can be...

    The tripping out caused by overheating can be reduced somewhat by having a fan blowing on the unit, or for the more adventurous, drilling more holes in the welder case to give a bit more air flow....
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    Jill, Use a hole saw and a drill press if you...

    Jill,

    Use a hole saw and a drill press if you have one.

    Murray
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