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Hi all, Hoping for a bit of guidance on a boat trailer. I have an late 1960's ski boat on the original trailer and i would like to put brakes on the trailer to bring it up to current compliance....

Hi Kryn,

Thanks very much for the offer. Unfortunately I am in QLD now(haven't updated my profile) and am looking for the ute box for the trip back to SA.

I think at this stage I am going to...

Thanks for the feed back Yonnee & Kyrn,

The steel frame with mesh/canvas is definitely an idea to consider.

As mentioned it may end up being quite expensive to get someone else to weld up the...

Hi Everyone,

I am thinking about making a half canopy for my single cab ute. I had a look around at buying one already made and while there are some good ones out there I just can't at the moment...

Yeah that's one of the many forums I am addicted to. I read through your build a few times over the last year and the van has turned out bloody nice. Good work :U

Hi zuffen, you may have already found a solution to your problem. If not maybe have a look at a hydraulic hole punch similar to the one in the link below.

15 TON HYDRAULIC METAL HOLE PUNCH KIT...

Righto, time for an update..

Thanks for all the replies.. To answer some of your questions no there is no optical illusion the ground is sloping (driveway). The tongue on the Nissan is at an angle...

Hi Guy's

I have a quick couple of questions. I picked up my new tinny today and brought it home where I discovered that it was a real PIA to get off the tow ball.

It looks as thought the...

Hi Guy's

Thanks for the responses.

Graham I appreciate you not holding back. After considering your comments and looking over the rest of the project you are right on the money. Until you...

Well here goes..

I have been welding on and off for a little while now but am still Very novice..
Only a couple of projects under my belt..

I am after some critique on my welds on...

Thanks for the replies.. Very helpful advice.

I had been thinking of the chisel or stanley knife path, once the majority of the cut had been done with the circ. But was not sure if there was a...

Hi,

I have a question for all you knowledgeable blokes and sheilas.


I need to cut an inspection hole in my floor boards to access the sub-floor area. I have been trying to think of ways to...

Had a bit of a win at Bunnings the other day.

I had been considering buying on of those cheap mig trolleys from China(pic) for around $80-90 del.

But then as I pulled up at the big green shed I...

Hi Guys, I have an old? Becon hand drill that sat in my Grandfathers shed for years. I now have it at home and although I know it's not worth anything, I am wondering if I should leave it like it...

Hi Metal Head,

If you can justify the extra cost then you can't go wrong with either the Metabo, Dewalt or Blue Makita. I would have picked up either the Matabo or Makita if money wasn't an...

Hi Metal Head,

I have seen the bunnies saws that your talking about.. I think that the cheaper Makita is green? I recently bought (after a lot of searching) a Maktec cut off saw from a crowd here...

Hi Rushy,

All steel structures nowadays are designed to what is termed "limit state" design, the steel structures code is AS 4100-1998. I'm sure you've heard of limit state before as it's far...

Ditto Adelaide?

Hi Robbie,

I think we need a bit of clarification... when you replaced the plaster was this the hardplaster skim over the brickwork? or is the house constructed using solid masonry external walls...

Forget dynabolts use the concrete screw bolts as they can be used closer to the slab edge than a dyna without cracking/spalling and if you ever need to, they can be removed easily and even reused...

I would recommend getting as much old dust/crud out of the ceiling as possible. As previously mentioned the extra weight may cause issues in the future and having a clean area to lay the new...

I have a little 120A WIA gasless welder and am due to replace the wire role. I have been looking at all the available brands out there and I can't decide what to buy.

I am running .9mm wire &...

Hi atregent,

It's been about 10years since I last worked in VIC, so things may have changed.

But the general rule in your instance is that approval is not required, provided all...

Righto,

The information provided so far is pretty much on target.

As a Building Surveyor, who has worked in both private practice and currently for a local council, I come across these sorts...

Thanks Joe & Meanderland,

I'll certainly take on board the advice, I have been using it mostly for timber lately, but have a few metal projects coming up. I found the speed chart which is very...

Thanks for the input Woodlee & Joe, your descriptions are very helpful,

I know these machines are pretty straight forward, I guess the main reason for getting as much info as possible and maybe...

Hi Everyone,

Recently I bought a quite old Forbes drill from auction.
Model FDB-16mm
Year: 1976
Origin: Taiwan

It was a bit of a rushed decision as I didn't think I was in the market for a...

Hi Vernonv,

Yer absolutely right. I rang CIG and had a chat to one of the guys there and he said it was manufactured for them in China... :doh:

ahh well what did I expect for the price..
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Hi eveyone, I have followed this thread with interest as I have been trying to find an adequate helmet ever since I did a welding course last year..

I was lucky enough to score an old WIA mig :D...