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I think I may have a set of plans that we used to build with the kids at school. I'll see if I can locate them tomorrow.

Clinton,
From someone who has known the other side - using the "report post" is the best way to notify the mods about the thread.

Hope you're doing well.

Instead of a tilt trailer I have seen one made that used torsion axles to get the tray as low as possible so there was minimal height. It was made so that the owner could drive his lowered MG's...

Thanks Yonnee. It has been a while but I'm sticking my head in a bit more often now.

I might go with the 66" as I would rather have a bit more room to fit larger rims at a later date. Once I get...

Hi all,

I'm in the process of designing a camper trailer to build. I've built a few box trailers before but always just used 14" holden rims so that was never an issue. My question is this:-
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I think 50 x 75 x 3 for the drawbar is ample and 50x50x3 for the chassis is an overkill. I made a 7x4 box and the chassis is 30x30x3 SHS and it has handled everyload I've put in it with no movement...

Bloody hell!!

The simple fact is that is you weld by any means with residue of this stuff around there is a reasonable risk of it making you really sick. If you want to prove or disprove the hows...

I have to respectfully disagree soundman. If you know what you are doing it is easy to tell if your weld is good with a stick. And as for the slag, it will peel away of the settings and technique are...

Another option for getting a low ride on a trailer is using these axles from ALCO
http://www.alko.com.au/vehicle/axles/images/irs.jpg
I have seen these used on car trailers for cars the have very,...

I must admit I did think you had lost the plot talking about welding stainless when the photos showed blue paint. Makes you wonder why really? I would just confuse me having to make sure of what I...

If you are doing a vee butt welds, depending on the size you may need to do a few runs. What size rods are you using and what is the size of the vee's and plate thickness?

The rod angle should be about 70deg regardless. Try turning up the amps a bit more and also you might be moving a bit too slow.

Worst case you can buy a small sheet of .4 zincalume from Bunnings etc for under $20.

Kirk,

Without knowing what your IP address is I can't do anything. There is only several thousand IP's banned so it needs to be narrowed down a bit.

Rowan - Wood Butcher
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Check your keyboard. What is happening is normally associated with holding the control key down when either scrolling or clicking on a link. Maybe one of the ctrl keys is jammed down??

The simple fact is a decision was made and it is not going to be changed. End of discussion!

It was moved because of content in external hyperlinks.

Try turning the amperage up. Generally Rods sticking is a sign of too low amps

We'll hold you to that!!!

I think that the contact would be sufficient. As for a tensioner it depends on how much slack is in the chain. If you can lift the chain enough that it might jump over the side of a tooth then maybe...

Short answer no. It has been looked into and it is not an option available at this time.

Sorry

One of the reasons I like belt drives especially for school, is that you can set the tension on the belt so it acts like a sort of slip clutch. If a too heavy a cut is tried to be taken the belt will...

Carry,

I've had a look but this is out of my domain. I'll make sure that those who might be able to help are aware of the problem.

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Try being more specific with your search query. What is it about MDF that you are looking for. For example "gluing MDF".

Failing that do a site specific search for MDF using Google. This might...

All the Hercus lathes at school have Red undercoating like you have described but the grenn on the top bits. Maybe they used red undercoat over everything first so they could see if they missed any...

If you are going to do it yourself then your only option is a hacksaw and files. Drill a few starter holes and then cut the rest out with the hacksaw and file smooth.

Might be easier and quicker...

Maybe not but a huge factor in TIG welding is the operator. It takes a fair bit of skill to get a really good weld. A lot more skill than what is needed for MIG or Arc

There is no problem with the welding forum. Unfortunately due to repeated spamming of the forums, some posts by new members are placed into 'moderation'. This means that one of the Administrators or...

MH,

I'm pretty sure that your welder can weld DC or AC. If you can get a picture of the dials on the front we might be able to work out which is what.

You can get Stick welders that have different polarity ie AC, DC +ve or DC -ve.

This is a little snippet from some notes I found

You're right about the arc lencth and the amperage. Gal is a pain to weld, also make sure you have ample ventilation. The fumes from the gal coating are toxic if breathed in.

The project so far...

Fixed!

I'd personally go for enamel, mostly because it is what is traditionally used and also I think it would still hold up better than any acrylic based paint would in the similar environment.

I think he does mean VFD (Variable Frequency Drive). He's not talking about a soft starter at all. I've set them up before on lathes and they are a great idea!

There is a server error at the moment with displaying some images in some of the forum skins. The error was noted earlier today and is being rectified.

There is no need to panic, it is just the...

Or you could use a magnetic contactor through a rotary switch like what was on the Durden Pacemaker sawbenches. They had to run both directions to suit the boring attachments that that ran in the...

You can only really thank people in bulk by posting a thank-you.

Also when you come across a post that is helpful and informatice to you click on this icon...

Waldo,

I got you email thank-you and the perpetrator has been dealt with!

They go on ebay regularly for over $1500. There is one there at the moment that is already at $670 and it only just started. As well there is one that finished a couple of days ago for almost $2500.

If anyone ever receives anything like this that is seemingly linked to the Woodwork Forums can you please contact on of the Administrators immediately. We do not take this sort of matter lightly and...

There is a pin that retains the eccentric shaft in the body. I think it is to do with the hole in the main body neear the handle, but can't recall.

With the lever to the shaft, that is a press fit...

The trick with thinner metals is speed. You need to have enough amsp to make sure that you get the penetration but you can't go to slow because you will burn holes. I have this problem with students...

So if there are no welded seams how are the trailers held together??

One would hope not East. Could be rather wet:p

I've used the 150 and it is a good welder. Gasless MIg does have it's uses but I wouldn't buy a MIG unless you could use it with gas as well. It's always sort of the "in case" thing. What if you...

John, can you give me any more details? Like error messages if there is any.

Wheelin, The post appeared in Ispy but John had deleted it before you clicked on the link hence the contact admin...

Curiousity has got the better of me. Why???

Sebastiaan,

If you are seeing something strage could you at least email it to us so that if there is a problem what you may be seeing will aid in rectifying the problem

As far as I know with the HM-45 that is how you get the MT out. Make sure you use either a soft faced mallet or a block of wood between the hammer and the draw-bar

Fixed.