Search:

PM Sent

Yes. I sold the smaller one a few months ago.

$50 each or both for $90

I am open to offers.

Brand new, never used.
2" and 1-1/2" cutters still in box.
$65 each or both for $120

Hi All,

Thanks for the replies. I will check out Norglass this weekend.

What is a suitable undercoat/primer to use once I have fixed and faired the hull. Also should I sheath the bottom with...

Hi All,

I was given this boat and motor by Neighbour. The motor is a 5hp tohatsu(1962/63) model. I can't find much on it on the net and I have never seen one anywhere before. The local tohatsu...

Hi All,

Is it possible to round an edge with a router that is not 90 degree. See attached image. I am making a games console and this is for the control panels.

If not possible, how do you...

Hi,

I wouldl like to know how you do this. I have a boat trailer to build for a small(14ft) fibreglass boat that i'm doing up.

Cheers

Michael.

Hi David,

We have a Hyundai IX35(MY11) diesel. Excellent car, great economy, ton of torque. Great value for money. We have the Elite but a lot of people are opting the higher spec Highlander.
...

Hi All,

I have bought a triton MOF001 from cheaptoolsau. I spoke to them today and it just happened that they had a MOF001 kit in a plastic case. Comes with template kit and height winder, all...

Hi Les,

Thanks for the tip on the collets. I wasn't aware there were issues with the reducing sleeves.

I'm a little confused with the different triton models. cheaptoolsau have a TRS001. Is this the same as the TRA001/TRA001B. Does the TRS001 have the through table height adjuster, its a bit hard to...

Hi Interwood,

Thanks for the feedback. I doubt if i would be using wood any thicker than a 1/2". So the MOF001 should do. I was looking at the ones at cheaptoolsau. I have also found one in...

Hi All,

I bought a gifkin jig at the brisbane WWW show. I currently have a Hitachi TR12 in my table but i'm getting tired of having to reach under the table to change bits with multiple spanners...

Hi All,

It turns out that the guy I am doing the job for has an inverter stick welder!!!. I saw it in his shed today but he is not real good with it. I must say i haven't used one for a long time...

thanks to everyone for the advice.

I will try some test runs on some scrap.

Cheers
Michael

Hi all,

Thanks for the feedback. I realise it has to be strong but it doesn't have to look like its TIG welded for an art display either.

Do the same techniques apply to welding Stainless as...

Hi All,

I need to weld some stainless tube for a boat hand rail. It doesn't have to be pretty as there a cover that goes over the top of it.

I have a lincoln 250amp mig. I have a bottle of...

Hi All,

I picked up a 67" axle today. Thanks yonee for the measurements. Will start to build this weekend. Will post some pictures soon.

Cheers

Michael.

Hi All,

Thanks for the replies. I have attached a drawing of the trailer. Yonnee/Nev, you are correct in your interpretation of my "Offset". The rims are 10x4. I pick up the tyres today, not sure...

Hi All,

Found some at a trailer place in beenleigh(Brisbane Area). They are reasonably cheap(Well I think they are). Roughly $50 for tyre and tube.

Still need to figure out axle length. Can...

Hi all,

Thanks for the replies. I think i have found a place in beenleigh(brisbane). Will give them a call tomorrow to see what stock they have.

Cheers

Michael.

Hi All,

I'm building a small boat trailer. I have a set of 10" alloy rims but no tyres. Anyone know where I can get these tyres. I'm in the brisbane area.

Also how much of a gap do you leave...

Hi,

Yes i had thought about using longer bolts on the steering clamp and putting a nut on the back. I would like to keep it as original as possible but. I may not have a choice in this case.
...

Would Heli-Coils be ok for use on the steering head. I thought they might pull out with the stress from the handle bars etc.

Cheers

Michael.

Hi All,

I am restoring a 1966 Suzuki A100 motorcycle. The old guy that gave it to me was a bit of a bush mechanic. Where there was a stripped bolt etc, he would just use a larger one(Steering...

Hi Lyle,

As Col said. I have just bought a large RAS(16" blade, 900mm ) and it came with a Dado blade.

My saw is 3 phase and I would like to convert it to 240v. Where did you get your motor...

Hi All,

I have finally got them home and gave the plates a quick clean to see what they were. Had a chat to the guys in the workshop. They were very sad to see them go. They reckon that they will...

Hi All,

Here are 2 more bench grinders I have picked up. They are both waldowns. Not sure how old they are but they still run well. I would love to keep them but I dont have 3 phase power. I...

Hi China,

Thanks for the reply. I plan on selling all but one. Not sure which one yet. I need to get them home and clean them up and see how they look. They are all in working order and were...

Hi All,

I have just acquired this RAS. Has anyone heard of them and what they are like. I only paid $150 for it. It is 3 phase which is a problem, but I couldn't let it go for that price. It has...

Hi All,

I have just acquired 5 bench/pedestal grinders, 2 of which are date pre WWII. They are massive machines and bith are 3 phase. Does anyone know anything about them and if they are worth...

Hi All,

Well I have been away for a couple of weeks. I have just got back and started on pricing trailer parts for my project. The list so far includes.

45mm round mechanical disc brake axle...

Hi Yonne,

Thanks for the info on the brakes. I haven't decided on what brakes to go with yet. I'm not sure what weight the trailer will end up yet. I'm hoping to keep it under 1000kg. It will...

Hi All,

Thanks for the help, much appreciated. I have tried both and they both work well.

Cheers

Michael.

Hi all,

I want to draw a car wheel with rounded egdes. I have created the wheel but i'm not sure how to round the edges of the tyre.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Michael

Hi Yonnee,

Thanks for tips. I will not be using drum brakes. I will go with disc's. Although the drawings dont show it, I will be doing exactly what you said about mounting the spring hangers to...

Hi All,

Couple of different views of the boat/camp trailer so far.

Cheers

Michael.

Hi Dazzler,

Current tow vehicle is a rodeo 4x4, but will be upgrading in the next 12 months(maybe). The trailer will also towed by a mazda cx7 when not camping. So I will probably have to have...

Hi Jatt,

Thanks for the reply. I was thinking about putting struts on the camper. I will investigate further. Good tip about filing rivet heads back as well.

I guess my next big question is...

Hi All,

Here is a drawing of the boat part of the trailer so far.

Let me know if there are any glowing errors like drawbar to long etc.

Cheers

Michael

Hi All

Thanks for the replies.

I will not be using a chinese version of a camp tent. A mate has had one for approx 2 years now and it is falling apart. I will have one made locally. I had...

Hi All,

I have been toying with building something like (photo 1) for quite a while now. After the last caravan and camping show I decided it was time to make a start and the fact I think most...

Hi Ken,

It's amasing what three drawing does for me. Thank you very much for doing that. I completely understand what you were trying to say in your previous post now. I will try bending up the...

Hi All,

Thanks for the replies. I can follow Kody's logic ok, but i'm struggling a bit with your formula Ken. If my canopy is 1300mm high x 1800mm wide and the tube is 25mm x 1.6mm wall then the...

Hi All,

I'm making a boat canopy out of 25mmOD aluminium tube. Please see attached pdf for dimensions.

My question is how much tube do i need to allow for the radius of the bend. The bending...

Hi All,

Here is my new version of the router surface planner. Basically it is a cradle within a cradle. I have mounted 2 posts on each cradle that slide on each other. I have attached some booker...

Hi all,

Thanks for all the kind comments. The ply thats under the surfacer is part of a large table and it is well supported so there shoud be no saging.

Technically it is a thicknesser but...

Hi All,

Well it had its first test run his afternoon. I use the 50mm 6 flute surface planning bit from carbitool. I have several 45mm thick spotted gum slabs about 1m long and 200mm wide. They...