Tools you have bought/want to buy feedback thread

[MB]

Green Wedge of Outer Limits Melbourne Rural Hippy Border Mate [emoji23]
Zero chance of decent power being drilled under our pre-loved gold mining creeks to feed only a few small shed sooks :-)
We take shiit into our own diesel hands up here :-)




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[PeeBee]

Green Wedge of Outer Limits Melbourne Rural Hippy Border Mate [emoji23]
Zero chance of decent power being drilled under our pre-loved gold mining creeks to feed only a few small shed sooks :-)
We take shiit into our own diesel hands up here :-)




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You win, once again, can't decipher what you are saying, but as long as it makes sense to you, thats all that matters!!!!

[MB]

E=MC2


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[MB]

Epidemiologically, greasy arse C-19 spurs can’t stick to diesel ridden hills folks....zero cases from the start up here.....commence Banjo twang [emoji23]



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[PeeBee]

Epidemiologically, greasy arse C-19 spurs can’t stick to diesel ridden hills folks....zero cases from the start up here.....commence Banjo twang [emoji23]



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MODS - where are you, lunatic got past the firewall I am guessing..........

[MB]

Have been trying to get our sourced handheld 25Watty UHF’s from China going, any noticeable radiation affects :-) ?


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[matfew]

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Was working the wee hours on this too. Think I started the cut around 6:30pm sunday "arvo" haha. I know I rolled in home at nearly 10pm sooo.... Was a busy day on the farm then back up to this log and then home.

It works well. Now to build myself one so I can punish it hahaha. I am chasing some parts for me old Stihl 048 to get it fired up again.


I do think of both you guys mudrunner and @MB. MB I have been really naughty to you. I will schedule some time for it very soon. My biggest problem is transporting everything I need there. Might have to steal ya beastly van 1 arvo n pickup the gear from bayswater I need.

[matfew]

bahahaha its a tad sad I understood everything MB said there..... HAHAHA

I had that above reply sitting and forgot to press send and come back to a heap of replies lol.


Peebee mine site spec vs electrical spec is MUCH different. We have been going through it a lot at work lately. Mining even has a whole aus standard above and beyond AS3000 (electrical standards we work to).

Basically in VERY simple terms the gen can be hooked up. Has nothing to do with incoming as your not allowed to pump any pwer back into the grid with a gen.

So pending what he wants to do exactly with it, it can for sure be connected to the main switchboard but will need local circuit breaker to the machine and a change over switch. The MEN your talking about is another issue. Nothing much to do with the generator as the MEN link is in main switchboard most of the time.

Remote start might be very hard on this machine. Usually they need some sort of running pickup also to stop cranking. Eg RPM over whatever the startmotor can supply but it is possible. There are controllers out there but likely go over Markies budget on this.

Quick easy basic connection is not super complex.

I have actually been looking into it for Nicco to recently along with a setup for my own house.

[MB]

Chillax Brother, only stirring the pot as you know too well, enjoy LIFE :-)


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[rusty_nail]

Haha yep I figured you had just been flat knacker mate. Good to read you. Sounds like mask needs something similar to my needs? Albeit with a bigger Mudder fckr gennie lol.

And yes Phil for the record I understand all of what mb said also, get with the times mate lol, time to dust up on your chistmashillian

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[PeeBee]

Thanks dear friends, I have organised a triple lobotomy with my local vet for next week, put up with me until then.

[Winnie]

Just got a chainsaw chain grinder. Had a few chains destroyed by hitting hidden nails and rocks inside trees and figured I'd have a crack at repairing them with this.
Completely destroyed the first chain, sort of destroyed the second and did a good job on the third. Was only cheap, just under $100 delivered from Edisons.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/141.jpg

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[MudRunnerTD]

Green Wedge of Outer Limits Melbourne Rural Hippy Border Mate [emoji23]
Zero chance of decent power being drilled under our pre-loved gold mining creeks to feed only a few small shed sooks :-)
We take shiit into our own diesel hands up here :-)




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You're a bloody RedNeck

[jff45]

Just got a chainsaw chain grinder. Had a few chains destroyed by hitting hidden nails and rocks inside trees and figured I'd have a crack at repairing them with this.
Completely destroyed the first chain, sort of destroyed the second and did a good job on the third. Was only cheap, just under $100 delivered from Edisons.

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I have the same unit. I find it works well but I still give the chain a quick touch up with a file when I fill up.
Problem with filing is that you can’t do exactly the same movement left and right so I run the chain on the machine when it starts to not cut straight.

[Winnie]

I have the same unit. I find it works well but I still give the chain a quick touch up with a file when I fill up.
Problem with filing is that you can’t do exactly the same movement left and right so I run the chain on the machine when it starts to not cut straight.I have only ever used a file and have gotten pretty good at it. Will continue to do that exclusively until a chain gets rocked out and the grinder will be for repair work.
If I repair 3 chains then the machine will have paid for itself.
Next time I need to buy new chains I will buy a roll of Stihl chain and a spinner/breaker.

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[rusty_nail]

I have only ever used a file and have gotten pretty good at it. Will continue to do that exclusively until a chain gets rocked out and the grinder will be for repair work.
If I repair 3 chains then the machine will have paid for itself.
Next time I need to buy new chains I will buy a roll of Stihl chain and a spinner/breaker.

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nice mate. i picked up an ozito one on the weekend from bunnings. on clearance to $20. i figured if it was a piece of shit i havent lost much money. cant wait to get my shed up and give it a spin.

[Winnie]

nice mate. i picked up an ozito one on the weekend from bunnings. on clearance to $20. i figured if it was a piece of shit i havent lost much money. cant wait to get my shed up and give it a spin.Yeah wow that's cheap! Just make sure you are using the correct size disc for your chain.

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[jay see]

I don't use my chainsaw very often, I've got two chains when one is stuffed I'll drop it off and $12 later it Sharpe.

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[PeeBee]

Here is my trusty chain sharpener, had it 25 yrs, invaluable to have, simply stack all the chains up and sharpen the lot at the one time, i have 3 different size chains, however the same wheel is used for all of them, I am going to buy a diamond disk so i can do a carbide tipped chain i have as well.82269

[mudski]

I just use a rat tail file on my chains. I watched Rossco do it a few times and thought to give it a crack myself. Got it down pretty good now.

[Touses]

I just use a rat tail file on my chains. I watched Rossco do it a few times and thought to give it a crack myself. Got it down pretty good now.

I'm same school bloke. 240v sharpener just too damn difficult to use in the scrub. Match file to chain and away you go.

[Hodge]

The Stihl sharpener.
Sharpens the chain teeth and the gauges in one go.
All in perfect angle.
Best $40 spent. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/143.jpg

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[Touses]

The Stihl sharpener.
Sharpens the chain teeth and the gauges in one go.
All in perfect angle.
Best $40 spent. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/143.jpg

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Does look useful. Will wander in to my local Stihl shop to peruse.

[MudRunnerTD]

The Stihl sharpener.
Sharpens the chain teeth and the gauges in one go.
All in perfect angle.
Best $40 spent. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/143.jpg

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Yeah I bought one a couple of weeks ago after seeing it in this thread. I haven't used it yet but keen.

[Winnie]

Yeah I bought one a couple of weeks ago after seeing it in this thread. I haven't used it yet but keen.I've had one for years and is what I always use, very handy for the average bloke like myself but I am positive that a trained professional like Rossco would get better results with a bare round file.
It does me fine and I cut around 25 cubic metres each season.

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[MudRunnerTD]

I've had one for years and is what I always use, very handy for the average bloke like myself but I am positive that a trained professional like Rossco would get better results with a bare round file.
It does me fine and I cut around 25 cubic metres each season.

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Yeah i am pretty good on a file. I had to learn how to sharpen a hand panel saw in trade school and understand how to set a saw blade by hand. But i thought what the hell, they are cheap and it might do it better. We will see.

Yes Rossco would be a Gun. Bet you would knock it out pretty well too mate.

[mudski]

The Stihl sharpener.
Sharpens the chain teeth and the gauges in one go.
All in perfect angle.
Best $40 spent. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/143.jpg

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yeah got one for my little 009, but use files for the 20incher.

[Rossco]

Yeah pretty good those jiggers bought one for dad but got burnt in the fires damit. Just made up some ripping chain that is sqaure ground so need to chase up some square files. Was keen to have a crack anyway on normal chain, takes it to another level by the looks of it . .

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[Winnie]

Yeah pretty good those jiggers bought one for dad but got burnt in the fires damit. Just made up some ripping chain that is sqaure ground so need to chase up some square files. Was keen to have a crack anyway on normal chain, takes it to another level by the looks of it . .

Sent from my SM-G930F using TapatalkKeen to see your results with the square grind. Been tempted to give it a go but never bothered.

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[mudski]

Yeah pretty good those jiggers bought one for dad but got burnt in the fires damit. Just made up some ripping chain that is sqaure ground so need to chase up some square files. Was keen to have a crack anyway on normal chain, takes it to another level by the looks of it . .

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What does square grinding do mate. Cut better, or lasts longer?

[MudRunnerTD]

What does square grinding do mate. Cut better, or lasts longer?

It is for Ripping along thr grain rather than Cross Cut

[Maxhead]

Just wondering how long it would take to sharpen say a 72 link chain on an electric sharpener?

I have one but never used it as I heard they fuk the chains

I reckon I can do a chain in 15min including the rakers with a hand file give or take


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[Winnie]

It is for Ripping along thr grain rather than Cross CutNah mate it is a more aggressive cut. Definitely not for ripping.
It's a cross cut grind and will be fast!! Very difficult to file though and will lose its edge quickly. Much more popular in forestry workers.

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[Winnie]

Just wondering how long it would take to sharpen say a 72 link chain on an electric sharpener?

I have one but never used it as I heard they fuk the chains

I reckon I can do a chain in 15min including the rakers with a hand file give or take


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI find it takes longer on the electric grinder than it does by hand, but I am still learning with the grinder. I only bought it to repair very damaged chains which would take hours with a file.

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[PeeBee]

Bit the bullet and bought this welder today. I am sure it will deliver all I want to use it for, and give me some flexibility with the TIG function.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CIGWELD-W1008185-3-in-1-Weldskill-185-Mig-tig-mma-Single-Phase-Inverter-Welder/353241886691?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Was trying to buy local however the local Total tools had sold out at this same price and the next ones in were with a price rise, so ordered the last 'cheapest' unit on ebay. Happy days, can now finish the chassis stiffeners to my satisfaction and also weld in the apring tower braces i have had for some time

[PeeBee]

I find it takes longer on the electric grinder than it does by hand, but I am still learning with the grinder. I only bought it to repair very damaged chains which would take hours with a file.

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I would say its quicker for me, and I have typically used the hand file with the precision slide set-up to get tooth length consistent, but admit I have not factored in the raker height adjustment - just straight out tooth grinding. I accumulate all my chains and do 10+ at a sitting. For me, after also checking the bar lands for same heights - Volorb? have a great hand tool to sort that out, I get a great straight cut and the chains last longer. I am still on the original grinding wheel as well.

[jack]

I’ve had one of these for at least 40 years, still going strong but doesn’t get much use now.

82271

[PeeBee]

I’ve had one of these for at least 40 years, still going strong but doesn’t get much use now.

82271

I reckon these are a great 'out the bush touch up device'. I have the same one but doesn't get much use now - I carry multiple chains now and simple use the grinder when I get home.

[MB]

Have kept one of those rippers in my kit also for some 25+ years stihl going strong too Jack Mate!
Won’t disagree that hand filing/sharpening freehand is by far the best outcome and therapeutic found when time permits :-)
Our elecy spinners are fantastic though for a super quick licking when time poor but can overheat steel if too heavy handed.
Fastest way on our block resting saws I know of on my bullbar next to the battery buzzing out an accidental staple/wire spark encounter too :-)






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[MudRunnerTD]

Nah mate it is a more aggressive cut. Definitely not for ripping.
It's a cross cut grind and will be fast!! Very difficult to file though and will lose its edge quickly. Much more popular in forestry workers.

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Interesting. On a saw blade a straight cut tooth (chisel tooth) is for ripping along the grain. The angle cut tooth is designed to slice the grain and cut. Effective cross cut. A straight chisel cut blade doesn't slice the grain in front of the cut.

So the straight cut blade cuts faster on a chainsaw? What tooth design is used for slabbing?

[rusty_nail]

? Snip What tooth design is used for slabbing?

Round tooth design mate but only on an 11° angle

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[Winnie]

Interesting. On a saw blade a straight cut tooth (chisel tooth) is for ripping along the grain. The angle cut tooth is designed to slice the grain and cut. Effective cross cut. A straight chisel cut blade doesn't slice the grain in front of the cut.

So the straight cut blade cuts faster on a chainsaw? What tooth design is used for slabbing?This is what is meant by square grind. Clearly cannot be achieved with a round file and takes far more skill, you take a triangle shaped file and go from outside the tooth in.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/146.jpg

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[MudRunnerTD]

This is what is meant by square grind. Clearly cannot be achieved with a round file and takes far more skill, you take a triangle shaped file and go from outside the tooth in.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/146.jpg

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Thanks winnie, that is not what I pictured in my head at all.

[PeeBee]

OK, new Cigweld 185 arrived this morning - Sunday delivery - Aust post must be really overloaded. Anyway, unpacked it, then down to Total tools for wire and gas, quick read of the manual and guide for parameters and what a difference to the little Rossi. This is just like it should be, really happy. the gas bootle cost was a bit of a slug though, but I now own the bottle (E size, $475 - ouch), but wire was on special.
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The first pic of welds is with the new welder, the second is the best i could get out of the Rossi, both with gas.

[jff45]

First welding job should be a trolley seeing as how it looks like it could easily fall off that wheelie bin :)

[PeeBee]

I think I can save my time and effort by spending $90 on a 'bought one' I reckon. The welder is quite firmly mounted to the bin with 6 tek screws - learnt about their use from old MudRunnerTD. Only hassle now is removing them weekly for garbage collection.

[Rossco]

Just watch out for the main wiring loom in the bin, could cause a world of dramas. . .

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[MudRunnerTD]

Just watch out for the main wiring loom in the bin, could cause a world of dramas. . .

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Dont talk about his GQ like that Rossco! PeeBee has done a lot of work to transform the Tardis into something to behold. Bhahahahaha!!

[PeeBee]

Just watch out for the main wiring loom in the bin, could cause a world of dramas. . .

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Way back in 1997 we were camped at jacks waterhole in the Kimberley next to a guy from Sydney with a brand new landcruiser and a brand new jayco. He recounted the story about his fuse blowing hassles with the jayco from pick-up. Could not keep the main breaker from tripping on his way from Syd to Alice, so at some time along the road he pulled the breaker out and jammed a 1/4" bolt into the jaws, which fixed it for a while then something else 'big blew' and he lost all power. Getting to Alice he found a service agent and the van was booked in. They eventually found a large tek screw right thru the middle of a major cable. Lucky it didn't all go up in smoke, but he was 'oh so proud' of his electrical mastery - as I am at times!!!

[mudnut]

How much for a gas refill, PeeBee?

[PeeBee]

How much for a gas refill, PeeBee?

$159 for this size bottle, but no on-going rental as i own the bottle.

[MudRunnerTD]

Way back in 1997 we were camped at jacks waterhole in the Kimberley next to a guy from Sydney with a brand new landcruiser and a brand new jayco. He recounted the story about his fuse blowing hassles with the jayco from pick-up. Could not keep the main breaker from tripping on his way from Syd to Alice, so at some time along the road he pulled the breaker out and jammed a 1/4" bolt into the jaws, which fixed it for a while then something else 'big blew' and he lost all power. Getting to Alice he found a service agent and the van was booked in. They eventually found a large tek screw right thru the middle of a major cable. Lucky it didn't all go up in smoke, but he was 'oh so proud' of his electrical mastery - as I am at times!!!

Hahahaha. Legend. After i fitted the front mount cooler on the GUIV i had done a fair bit of work to the car at once. it started blowing the parker fuse. That is a MOFO of a circuit and is huge and all over the car. every light on every switch. Damn it. i pulled the centre of the dash out chasing that fault for hours and hours. It really dd my head in. what a nightmare......

Several Hours later....... Dash all over the place...... Inspection mirror in my hand with a torch shining through looking into every nook and cranny looking for a short. Damn it to Hell. Ready to give in and take it to an Auto Elec knowing he was going to redo everything i had spent the day doing was really pissing me off. Of all the circuits! this was the Beast.

Faarrrkkking Thing!!! I mounted the Winch solenoid to the front of the radiator support panel.... With a couple of Tek Screws... Shut Up. I Know. anyway. Bugger me. running along the underside of the top radiator support panel is a bloody Loom and one of those tek screws disappeared into it, i just caught a flash of it in the mirror by chance. I removed the tek screw (3 seconds) and the short was gone... I didnt even bother pulling the Loom out, I got a lucky break.

Tek screws Rock. Just know what is behind the panel.

[MudRunnerTD]

How much for a gas refill, PeeBee?


$159 for this size bottle, but no on-going rental as i own the bottle.

I rented an E bottle for a couple of years thinking it was the way to go. $20 a month it added up quickly when i was months between uses. I ditched it a few months ago when i went ot use it for the first time in 6 months (6x$20 is $120 for it to sit there) and got 10 minutes into the project and ran out of Gas!!!Damn! i paid rental on an empty bottle. I went and bought a "D" size for $300 and it is $100 to refill when i need it. wont take long to be in front, should have done that from the start.

[PeeBee]

Thats a good refill price - assuming the D is the next smaller size down or is it bigger than the E?

[MudRunnerTD]

Thats a good refill price - assuming the D is the next smaller size down or is it bigger than the E?

Nah its smaller.

The stupid thing about the rental is the refill is cheaper. $75 or so for a refill. No charge to put back. I could have just returned it for 6 months at no charge and grabbed another for $75. Would work out cheaper to give back a half full bottle for 6 months at a loss and grab a new fill when needed but who is that organised. Not me.

[jff45]

Wholeheartedly agree on the gas bottle purchase system. The rental on my E size bottle had reached $210/year and I didn't use a bottle in a year doing only hobby stuff. When I bought my first AC/DC TIG 4 years ago, I bought the argon E size bottle outright then thought, bugger it, might as well get the MIG bottle too. Yes, it hurts the pocket but it works out better over time.
Since owning the TIG I've done a lot less MIG so I've only swapped the MIG bottle once in 4 years.

[Seluntiy]

I bought a semi-automatic welding machine

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/5.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

There is no carbon dioxide cylinder, so I connected a fire extinguisher with carbon dioxide
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/6.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

[PeeBee]

I bought a semi-automatic welding machine

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/5.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

There is no carbon dioxide cylinder, so I connected a fire extinguisher with carbon dioxide
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/6.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

Thats novel! What pressure do you get from the fire extinguisher? Is the gas supplied for the fire extinguisher suitable/produce a good weld?

[Seluntiy]

Thats novel! What pressure do you get from the fire extinguisher? Is the gas supplied for the fire extinguisher suitable/produce a good weld?

The gas pressure in the fire extinguisher is the same as in a normal cylinder. Carbon dioxide is no different. I put the pressure at the outlet about 0.2. I'm still just learning, but I like the seam.
Just turn the fire extinguisher upside down

[PeeBee]

The gas pressure in the fire extinguisher is the same as in a normal cylinder. Carbon dioxide is no different. I put the pressure at the outlet about 0.2. I'm still just learning, but I like the seam.
Just turn the fire extinguisher upside down

I was more interested in the quality of the CO2 and any impurities that might be introduced. i would think there is not as close attention to the quality of the CO2 as opposed to that supplied as an inert environment for welding, but if it works and welds look good and strong, must be ok, I will certainly keep this in the back of my mind for future use though.

[10G]

where do you buy the gas bottles from? I rent from BOC, do they sell them as well?

Around $65/qtr and I might not do any welding for 6 months, so yeah, it's money for nothing. How much are the E size bottles?

[jff45]

Here in QLD I paid $479 for each full bottle and $159 each refill so basically $320 outlay per bottle initially.

[PeeBee]

Here in QLD I paid $479 for each full bottle and $159 each refill so basically $320 outlay per bottle initially.

Thats about the same i paid at total tools in Ferntree Gully Vic.

[Seluntiy]

Seam. Brewed a shovel
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/13.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

[Mickhead]

I bought a semi-automatic welding machine

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/5.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

There is no carbon dioxide cylinder, so I connected a fire extinguisher with carbon dioxide
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/6.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

That is awesome, but you could have gone one better with a fully automatic welding machine with a double stack magazine full of sodastream cartridges. (Sorry) :) :)

[Seluntiy]

Yesterday a parcel arrived from Ali Express. I bought a syringe for crosspieces. I've already done everything today.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/18.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

[Seluntiy]

That is awesome, but you could have gone one better with a fully automatic welding machine with a double stack magazine full of sodastream cartridges. (Sorry) :) :)

Sorry I don't understand. Show me what it looks like

[jff45]

Sorry I don't understand. Show me what it looks like

He's making a joke but he's forgotten that english isn't your first language. Sodastream cartridges are what we use to make carbonated drinking water.

[10G]

Thats about the same i paid at total tools in Ferntree Gully Vic.

Do the bottles have a lifespan like the consumer BBQ bottle swap n go gas??

[PeeBee]

Do the bottles have a lifespan like the consumer BBQ bottle swap n go gas??

Being a pressure vessel, yes they do. Whilst you buy and own 'the bottle' its at your discretion as to whether you refill it specifically and retain that bottle or simply do a swap out. You can buy brand spanking new bottles also instead of from a fleet. I will check the expiry on mine in due course and ensure it is swapped out before expiring just in case there is some push back. At the end of the day its a straight forward process to get the bottle retested and re-certified also, costs about $50 from memory.

[10G]

Hey Phil, were do you get bottles recertified? I've got a bottle, the shape of which I've never seen anywhere, it is old, at least 30, maybe closer to 40 years.

[PeeBee]

Hey Phil, were do you get bottles recertified? I've got a bottle, the shape of which I've never seen anywhere, it is old, at least 30, maybe closer to 40 years.

I just rang the supplier of the my bottles, Speedigas in NSW. They distribute from NSW. They said the bottles have an expiry date, waiting for a return call on what that is, however because they only do a gas bottle exchange process, the bottle you buy has already been retested and certified each time its refilled by them. the manufacture date must trigger some internal company processes to then do further thickness testing after some period, say 10 yrs , at a guess. They did however clear up a discrepancy re the gas bottle ownership program in that I cannot get that bottle specifically refilled as they don't have a refill facility in VIC, all their bottles get refilled and tested in NSW, trucking back and forth across the country.

I asked about the process of exchange or retesting of any gas bottle, and they only would accept a Speedigas bottle on an exchange program. If its from one of the other 4 gas suppliers, elgas, boc etc, they would likely take the bottle as an exchange, and then carry the risk of it being servicable or not, or reject it outright and refuse to swap it. i think I would simply ring around and find the right person to clarify the test process. It wasn't that difficult, but the cost is the new valve head, visual internal inspection and then if they hydrotest it or not or ultrasonic thickness testing - each probably has their own process. i will revert when I have details on the perceived life of a bottle, but for unfired pressure vessels, its a combination of wall thickness and wall thickness degradation over time and thats about it - if the wall thickness falls within the guidelines and it holds pressure, good to go. I think you might have to take one on a rental program, but could be wrong. At a minimum I would spruce it up a bit before swapping it out!

[10G]

Thanks for that info, appreciate the help.

[PeeBee]

Thanks for that info, appreciate the help.

Not a problem. Let us know what you find out if you start chasing from your end.

[Seluntiy]

And here you can only write about the tool that you bought or you can show the tool that you made yourself?

[Seluntiy]

I made a sandblast out of an old freon cylinder.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/28.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

[10G]

finally after decades got one of these. wanted one before I could weld, then I could weld so just welded nuts onto stuff, but the time came ...

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[Mickhead]

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finally after decades got one of these. wanted one before I could weld, then I could weld so just welded nuts onto stuff, but the time came ...

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Now get these! 😀

[MB]

RivNuts/NutSerts rock you’ll love em [emoji106]
Just be a wee bit careful on the high quality 304HC stainless ones, the Kinchrome tool kit may break a handle if your hole size isn’t exactly to spec or slightly greater as they’re a lot tougher them stainless ripper serts Mick kindly suggested [emoji106][emoji106]
We cheat with playgrounds, pneumatic guns [emoji123][emoji23]


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[Mickhead]

RivNuts/NutSerts rock you’ll love em [emoji106]
Just be a wee bit careful on the high quality 304HC stainless ones, the Kinchrome tool kit may break a handle if your hole size isn’t exactly to spec or slightly greater as they’re a lot tougher them stainless ripper serts Mick kindly suggested [emoji106][emoji106]
We cheat with playgrounds, pneumatic guns [emoji123][emoji23]
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Ho lee chit mr Mark. I only broke the mandrel on mine ������82462

(Special order for about 13 bucks from bunnings if you do strip one of these)

[MB]

Crikey, that’s a bargain Mick [emoji106][emoji106]
TBH, our pneumatic work guns are so temperamental tuning in, thinking about going some Kinchrome’s too for on-site needs.
FWIW: Back in the olden days [emoji23] We used simply a bolt/nut/washer/grease/washer then our RivNuts at the end of line.
Hold the bolt hard with Vicegrippies and Shifter crank the top nut down compressing the RivNut to death, slow and sucks but works [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[MB]

A quick dodgey shed mock-up of a poor mans (emergency) RivNut tool [emoji106][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/69.jpg


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[mudski]

Your an ideas man Mr. @MB. I like it.

[Mickhead]

Crikey, that’s a bargain Mick [emoji106][emoji106]
TBH, our pneumatic work guns are so temperamental tuning in, thinking about going some Kinchrome’s too for on-site needs.
FWIW: Back in the olden days [emoji23] We used simply a bolt/nut/washer/grease/washer then our RivNuts at the end of line.
Hold the bolt hard with Vicegrippies and Shifter crank the top nut down compressing the RivNut to death, slow and sucks but works [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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Sorry that 13 bucks is for the replacement stripped mandrel :)

[pollenface]

Mini lathes from ebay

Anyone got one?

[MB]

Milwaukee 18v Sabre Saw & 18” Demolition blade to the rescue again [emoji23]
Stumbled across some ‘Variety Bash’ Charity Legends between Woods Point & Jamieson this afternoon.
One in front of the VH General Lee accidentally stoved his front end in hindering all further Fundraising steering :-(
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/94.jpg
With the help of Milwaukee he should be able to easily fit 37x13.5” swamp tyres on his front right quarter now [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]



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[mudski]

Milwaukee 18v Sabre Saw & 18” Demolition blade to the rescue again [emoji23]
Stumbled across some ‘Variety Bash’ Charity Legends between Woods Point & Jamieson this afternoon.
One in front of the VH General Lee accidentally stoved his front end in hindering all further Fundraising steering :-(
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/94.jpg
With the help of Milwaukee he should be able to easily fit 37x13.5” swamp tyres on his front right quarter now [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]



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General Lee! One. Of my dream cars! And they are out there destroying it!


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[MB]

Love em too Mark Mate!
Twas only a VH mock-up though, had it been an E49 I would have carjacked the bloke [emoji23]


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[MB]

FWIW:
Dodge Charger was the original Yanky General [emoji106]
Best Charger ever made was the Aussie E49 with A-87 (track pack) which its limited numbers snuck through for production line ‘qualification’ [emoji23]
Fastest Aussie ‘production line’ vehicle in its day beating the GT351 of 14.1 sec 1/4 mile with a 14.0 flat [emoji106][emoji106]
265 slant hemi six with triple 45mm weber pumpers and some ‘track pack’ cam work I believe did beat the 351 sorry to edumacate you Ford Fans [emoji23]




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[Rossco]

Saw those guys on the road on my way back today. . Somewhere . .cant rember at all where it was but [emoji848]

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[10G]

Used my rivet nut tool this past weekend. Why did I wait so long before I got one of these things.

[PeeBee]

Used my rivet nut tool this past weekend. Why did I wait so long before I got one of these things.

Only thing to watch is not over stressing the threads when you pull them up. I installed some hinges on the 60l engel this weekend and used the riv nut set, like you have, and got a bit casual with the amount of pull up force and stripped one out. Took 5 mins to drill the bugger out then, lucky i could, if space was limited could have been another PeeBee cluster self generated. Best thing though.

[10G]

haha, it's only a matter of time before I do that.

On what I was doing on the weekend, I measured and measured and took my time and still cut too much off something I had to shorten, now I've gotten lengthen it so I can secure it. Bloody amateurs.

[MB]

FWIW:
If you find you’ve accidentally stripped one (Rivnut) fastest way to remove it we’ve found is to simply grind the head down slowly until it pops off like a washer.
Doesn’t seem to affect the surrounding paint but its only downfall is the internal part of the RivNut has a new forever home inside floating around if it’s a sealed cavity.



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[Mickhead]

Rivnut nutsert users: if youre stripping them you are using aluminium ones, bad mandrels, or you have forearms like Popeye. Lay off the spinach or go Stainless :) :)

[Rossco]

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Love this pic Markie, looks like the set of a movie and the GQ to the rescue fits right in [emoji106]

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[MB]

Scene #2 remake across the Howqua River was most Epic Rossco Mate!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/2.gif
Insisited they call Reidy’s after that action shot....way out of our GQ Grandpa Specs capability’s [emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/110.jpg
Can’t imagine how man poor Dodge Chargers were severely injured throughout the original 147 episodes [emoji24]



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[Winnie]

MB was the Woods Point pub open?

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[MB]

Nah Chrisso Mate,was hanging for a Parma & Pint too :-(
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/11/112.jpg
Kevington Pub still shut also but Jamieson open.



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[Winnie]

Bugger mate but thank you. We are up there for a day trip next weekend and was keen on a pub meal and sneaky couple of pots.
The travel buddy will have to do its thing to a couple of fourntwenties.

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[jack]

I’ve got a shed full of tools but this would have to be up there as one of the most useful.
Bought this over ten years ago for about $2. It’s got me out of trouble heaps of times and made life much easier.

I’ll always remember the day I heard that dreaded ‘ting’ as I pulled the rag out of the turbo input to reconnect the hose. Nearly put my neck out of joint looking for that elusive nut I’d idiotically left laying in the engine bay. Torches and a flexible USB camera couldn’t find it, had to get a lift home after dark and stressed all night.

A new day and a bit of poking about with my $2 special and the nut appeared, stuck between the engine block and the turbo. Didn’t fall into the opening after all, but was hiding behind it.

Maybe time to buy another, as it’s held together by tape these days.

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[Plasnart]

I’ve got a shed full of tools but this would have to be up there as one of the most useful.
Bought this over ten years ago for about $2. It’s got me out of trouble heaps of times and made life much easier.

I’ll always remember the day I heard that dreaded ‘ting’ as I pulled the rag out of the turbo input to reconnect the hose. Nearly put my neck out of joint looking for that elusive nut I’d idiotically left laying in the engine bay. Torches and a flexible USB camera couldn’t find it, had to get a lift home after dark and stressed all night.

A new day and a bit of poking about with my $2 special and the nut appeared, stuck between the engine block and the turbo. Didn’t fall into the opening after all, but was hiding behind it.

Maybe time to buy another, as it’s held together by tape these days.

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You dont realise how bloody great these things are until you have one, eh Jack!

[Bidja]

Excellent jack _ Yep slide stick magnet so good, one lives in the veh. Apart from retrieving VNT actuator e-clip that went flying (took rest on top of front eng mount) and then just the other day dropped 3mm hex key and picked it up from down behind alternator / was out on the road). F.I.law gave it top me was a practical bloke RIP. Have one on a 6mm flex shank x 500mm long (speedo cable type jobbie) just does it.

[MB]

Greatest Tools Ever Agreed Jack Mate!
Except if you own a Patrol transplanted 6.5 Chev with a Yanky Bog Stock 8 legged intake Tarantula manifold.
Them deep V8 valleys are worse than the Mariana Trench for loosing shit accidentally into the depths.
My faithful old Magnet stick too fishing down there surrounded by carbon has been likened to a Piranha going off its head on the hook [emoji23]
Unfortunately, modified V8 twucks have forced me back to old school coat hanger hooks and or blue tack on wooden satay stick ends [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]




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[rusty_nail]

Oh man your always great for a giggle early in the morning. Great analogy

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[PeeBee]

I bought one of the magnetic head sticks with the straight extendable arm and also one with the bendy stuff and as MB has said, the V8 seems to have a huge appetite for anything you are trying to install - all ends up under the Octopus. I have recovered everything to date, except stainless. For that, provided I can se it, I have a bendy stick with the push out prong grabs - they open up to about a 20mm mouth with 4 arms, perfect device. had it for 6 yrs, used it once! - but the bit I dropped was a 'one only' and it wasn't an option to simply turn around and get another part from the bench. I would take a photo but it needs 2 hands to operate, and have not eaten enough chicken to grow a third.
Like this one only has the bendy dody and its about 600mm long
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Anti-slip-Grabber-Stone-Bead-Diamond-Jewelry-Picking-Picker-Holding-Prong-Holder/274462331185?hash=item3fe73ad131:g:NJkAAOSwwBZfOjZ G

[Winnie]

I bought this one from supercheap, its bloody brilliant! The biting force is high and can pick up relatively heavy items.
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/sca-sca-pick-up-tool-claw-spring/293796.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwf39BRCCARIsALXWETzOWNe4 0fTFHOFvD1so-A0m_ld3wYweLAiGuYpEQF720db9oC7AqV8aAlg2EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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[Winnie]

Oh wow and have just seen this one with an LED light built into the end of it.
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/toolpro-toolpro-pick-up-tool-claw-spring-led/586123.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwf39BRCCARIsALXWETwFDYyr RgyyklXMPEVR1mHvWE4xfiIAtCSWtV1NKpmbFo5AuYbPKQEaAu lPEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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[PeeBee]

I bought this one from supercheap, its bloody brilliant! The biting force is high and can pick up relatively heavy items.
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/sca-sca-pick-up-tool-claw-spring/293796.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwf39BRCCARIsALXWETzOWNe4 0fTFHOFvD1so-A0m_ld3wYweLAiGuYpEQF720db9oC7AqV8aAlg2EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Yeah that's the one I have I think. I did buy a magnetic one with the light however it all fell to bits, too much going on at the head end, but it wasn't as robust looking as the one you posted.

[PeeBee]

I bought one of the magnetic head sticks with the straight extendable arm and also one with the bendy stuff and as MB has said, the V8 seems to have a huge appetite for anything you are trying to install - all ends up under the Octopus. I have recovered everything to date, except stainless. For that, provided I can se it, I have a bendy stick with the push out prong grabs - they open up to about a 20mm mouth with 4 arms, perfect device. had it for 6 yrs, used it once! - but the bit I dropped was a 'one only' and it wasn't an option to simply turn around and get another part from the bench. I would take a photo but it needs 2 hands to operate, and have not eaten enough chicken to grow a third.
Like this one only has the bendy dody and its about 600mm long
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Anti-slip-Grabber-Stone-Bead-Diamond-Jewelry-Picking-Picker-Holding-Prong-Holder/274462331185?hash=item3fe73ad131:g:NJkAAOSwwBZfOjZ G

SP Tools Black Friday catalogue super caver has exactly the same device on special for $35 - wonder where i would go shopping?

[Mickhead]

Sorry all, Aldi good different 10 bucks, just this weekend, magnet, light, and the claw thing Arnie shoved up his nose in total recall 82544

[MB]

Now that’s comedy Gold Mick Mate [emoji23][emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Winnie]

How good is this! Going away this weekend, hope I get the 10mm, 12mm and 17mm before then or I might be stuck out there until I get to open them.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/5.jpg

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[MB]

Popped into SuperCrapAuto on last run this afternoon, should’ve bought one of these parts washers 30 years ago, so much safer than my old buckets of petrol whilst smoking [emoji2962]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/30.jpg
A can of grease hiding paint and the first old Grandpa Spec knuckle flange just came up a treat [emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/31.jpg
Also grabbed one of these cheapo seal pullers, seems to work a shipload easier than an old screwdriver[emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/32.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/33.jpg
And to complete my little SCA jaunt a cheapish little bearing/seal driver set instead of relying on Eucalyptus limb carving blocks [emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/34.jpg



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[Mickhead]

Geez Mark. 30 years ago. you're having a smoke whilst washing parts over a bucket of petrol WHILE YOU ARE NOT spraying an holden panelvan with acrylic flammable paint? SOFT! :) :)

[MB]

PMSL, Too true Mick Mate [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]
At least our V8 Petrol bowsers had good old health improvement Lead back then too [emoji23]


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[the evil twin]

Petrol as a solvent?
Leaded Petrol for a high???
Bah humbug... real men used M.E.K.!
That shit could put you on the moon... and its little brother M.E.K.P. could get your ashes clear out of the Solar system

[MB]

Crikey, had to look that shit up, sounds nasty as ET[emoji1785]
Anything that requires abbreviation to an acronym hiding can’t be good at all:
CBA, NAB, ANZ they’re all nasty too, beware!



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[Sprock]

I can’t post pics but I got a 3/4 Milwaukee rattle gun . F%#k me it’s a game changer , I’ll be offering to rotate the drive wheels on random trucks on the roadside now

[Mickhead]

Petrol as a solvent?
Leaded Petrol for a high???
Bah humbug... real men used M.E.K.!
That shit could put you on the moon... and its little brother M.E.K.P. could get your ashes clear out of the Solar system

Pussies sniff MEK....(cut and pasted below)
2-Butanone is a manufactured chemical but it is also present in the environment from natural sources. It is a colorless liquid with a sharp, sweet odor. It is also known as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). 2-Butanone is produced in large quantities. Nearly half of its use is in paints and other coatings because it will quickly evaporate into the air and it dissolves many substances. It is also used in glues and as a cleaning agent. 2-Butanone occurs as a natural product. It is made by some trees and found in some fruits and vegetables in small amounts. It is also released to the air from car and truck exhausts
:):):)
My dogs farts are worse!

[MB]

......It is made by some trees and found in some fruits and vegetables in small amounts.
:):):)

Explains the Vegan off this planet mentality then I guess Mick Mate [emoji23]


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[MB]

Breaking news just in (Wikipedia):

2-Butanone (MEK) is an integral active substance highly concentrated in the packaging of Lycra, most commonly Vegan highway bicycle dicky dacks.

I’m not sure Mick it’s very safe at all Mate! [emoji23]




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[matfew]

I know it explodes with impact lol

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[Mickhead]

Ho lee fuk.... this explains why lycra wearing cyclists explode on impact :) :) :)

[MB]

GOLD [emoji23]
This may explain where ET’s (Initial not Acronym) less Evil Sibling may have been hiding Grand near Wit [emoji106][emoji106]




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[MB]

Be very careful what you Beautiful Mon-Friday Office Lady Legends kindly work wish for [emoji1696]
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Politely ask now if you can borrow one of the Busy Lads 12AH batteries to ASSist a happier entrance [emoji23]





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[Maxhead]

After years of mucking around, I have finally purchased my first
Milwaukee M18 tool[emoji123]
I’ve owned a M12 drill for years and it’s been brilliant but due to limited skins available I upgraded to M18.
It’s just a grinder M18CAG125XPD at this stage but I can see my bank account getting emptier the more I look at their website[emoji22]

My new Christmas present to myself
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[MB]

Merry Christmas Krisso Mate!
Even Santa wears Coca Cola/Milwaukee Red these days[emoji318][emoji106][emoji106]
Them Carpenter Legend Smurfs are just down right embarrassing [emoji23]
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[mudski]

After years of mucking around, I have finally purchased my first
Milwaukee M18 tool[emoji123]
I’ve owned a M12 drill for years and it’s been brilliant but due to limited skins available I upgraded to M18.
It’s just a grinder M18CAG125XPD at this stage but I can see my bank account getting emptier the more I look at their website[emoji22]

My new Christmas present to myself
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Yeah I love my Milwaukee tools. I have to walk into Total Tools with horse blinkers on. Lol


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[Mickhead]

One day Milwaukee will put decent non slip chucks on their 18 v drills.

[Ben-e-boy]

One day Milwaukee will put decent non slip chucks on their 18 v drills.


Their chucks are pretty weak. But they take 5 minutes to swap out. I replaced mine a couple of weeks back

[MB]

Our new work ride on slasher finally arrived today ready for a 2021 customer workout [emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/139.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/140.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/141.jpg
As a duty of care I insisted on testing it at home to make sure it’s fit for purpose [emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/142.jpg
Ripper little thing, AWD with a rear diff lock seems to go up and down anything I threw at it except my nemesis....Agapanthus on #1-Low [emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/143.jpg

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[Maxhead]

Crikey[emoji15] What a beast Mark.


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[MB]

It’s truly an insane little thing Krisso Mate!
Almost too good climbing and descending I fear it might take some users beyond their limits [emoji23]
Found its weak spot down a gnarly drop though, needs tubes not tubeless [emoji23]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/144.jpg


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[Ben-e-boy]

This is part of my Milwaukee setup in the work ute. A reciprocating saw, 2 grinders, jigsaw, drill, impact driver, 1/2 in rattle gun, and heat gun. All these have been used and abused. Not shown is a Vacuum cleaner, Rotary hammer drill, multi tool, router and blower.
I also have a whipper snipper at home.

The batteries on the left are hanging off those Ebay battery holders. I have 3 x 4a/h, 5 x 5a/h, 6a/h, 8a/h and a 12a/h

The lone battery on the top right corner plugs into one of the Ebay 3D printed power adapters and it powers the lights I have set up in the canopy

The tools are hanging off some Bunnings stuff that is lasting longer than I thought it would.



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[Winnie]

Maybe late to the party but this supercheap "engine cleaner gun" is fantastic. Filled with degreaser and sprayed under engine bay, drivetrain and all rubber parts have come up nearly as good as new, certainly much cleaner than I have ever got it all before.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/146.jpg

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[MB]

Merry Christmas Eve Legends [emoji106][emoji106]
Have any of you Patrolstars kindly got some tyre repair advice pretty please [emoji120]
Have managed to firstly this morning poke a rusty old bit of fencing wire through the rear slasher contraption larger tyre and successfully patched it with this mini wheels Slime tyre kit:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/147.jpg
A few hours later found a sneaky laying star picket hidden in some blackberries and pierced a little front tyre with a triangular shaped cut now.
Added some extra Slime goo in to assist the round wick being an irregular cut not a hole but will still only hold to a max of 10psi I keep finding out there.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/148.jpg
Any tips or sneaky tricks would be greatly appreciated!
Many thanks
Mark



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[Winnie]

You wreck shit!!

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[MB]

Yes, yes I do Chrisso Mate[emoji23]
Swear these tyres though have rare earth magnet self steering linings [emoji51]


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[rusty_nail]

Get a tube mate, a bit of bending wire is one thing but a star picket... There ain't no coming back surely?

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[rusty_nail]

Perhaps a pushbike patch lol?

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[MB]

Cheers Nico Mate!
That’ll be the plan x 4 all needed once every tyre shop in Australia reopens next week now damn it [emoji23]
Unfortunately myself and many other locals have been issued council fine warning letters to get under 100mm paddocks before midnight tonight. Every other year I personally do our smaller freehold parcel between 26th <> 30th December once finished work for the year.
Maybe I should send them a letter demanding their 1.0m roadsides grass heights be considered throughout the entire region [emoji23]



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[MB]

All sorted now, completely forgot one of our relatives worked closely with some Legends to teach us all some Bush tricks [emoji123][emoji106]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_Mechanics

8:18 Mark and I’ll be rolling again at 6:00am [emoji23]

https://youtu.be/X8WfjkgqK9A

Merry Christmas Legends [emoji319][emoji3590][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Seluntiy]

Now it is winter in Russia, and there is a lot of snow. I made the scraper myself.82712


https://youtu.be/MD8QHSWI10Q

[MudRunnerTD]

Merry Christmas Eve Legends [emoji106][emoji106]
Have any of you Patrolstars kindly got some tyre repair advice pretty please [emoji120]
Have managed to firstly this morning poke a rusty old bit of fencing wire through the rear slasher contraption larger tyre and successfully patched it with this mini wheels Slime tyre kit:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/147.jpg
A few hours later found a sneaky laying star picket hidden in some blackberries and pierced a little front tyre with a triangular shaped cut now.
Added some extra Slime goo in to assist the round wick being an irregular cut not a hole but will still only hold to a max of 10psi I keep finding out there.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/148.jpg
Any tips or sneaky tricks would be greatly appreciated!
Many thanks
Mark



Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHey Mark. I have a collection of larger Vulcanising Patches I carry when remote Touring. Size of thr palm of your hand. Great for patching tyres from the inside, especially those tyres that don't have a speed rating. If you get desperate yell out mate.

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[MudRunnerTD]

So I spoilt my 15yo son Zach for Christmas with a RMZ250. Lucky little shit. He had a YZF150 and was simply too big for it. This suits him much better.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/184.jpg

Today I pickup up this rippa. Show the missus last week and she said "That's a good idea!" So who was I to argue. "Buy Now" Click.

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[Maxhead]

So I spoilt my 15yo son Zach for Christmas with a RMZ250. Lucky little shit. He had a YZF150 and was simply too big for it. This suits him much better.

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Today I pickup up this rippa. Show the missus last week and she said "That's a good idea!" So who was I to argue. "Buy Now" Click.

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A grin from ear to ear. One happy Zach.


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[PeeBee]

Picked these up after destroying my original set and the neighbours swapping out the rear coils.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Heavy-Duty-Coil-Spring-Compressor-Hook-Strut-Clamp-Suspension-Car-Auto-Tool-Set/324148699511?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Added these to complete the new welder
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tig-Torch-KIT-for-CIGWELD-3-in-1-WeldSkill-185-Ultra-Transmig-175i-175i-17FV/372687786354?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BLUE-175mm-Tungstens-AC-DC-TIG-Welding-WL20-2-Lanthanated-Light-Tip-Electrode/372661789837?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=641442993724&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/500g-Best-ER70S-6-Mild-Steel-TIG-Filler-Rods-Sticks-Wire-1-6mm-2-4mm-3-2mm/372691359324?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=64149425005
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/500g-Stainless-Steel-ER316LSi-316L-TIG-Filler-Rods-Wire-1-6mm-2-4mm-3-2mm/372693083180?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=641496415706&_trksi
Finally killed my Hitachi 18V drill, so replaced with this makita unit simply for battery commonality
https://www.totaltools.com.au/94164-makita-18v-13mm-hammer-drill-driver-bare-dhp458z

[Mickhead]

Merry Christmas Eve Legends [emoji106][emoji106]
Have any of you Patrolstars kindly got some tyre repair advice pretty please [emoji120]
Have managed to firstly this morning poke a rusty old bit of fencing wire through the rear slasher contraption larger tyre and successfully patched it with this mini wheels Slime tyre kit:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/147.jpg
A few hours later found a sneaky laying star picket hidden in some blackberries and pierced a little front tyre with a triangular shaped cut now.
Added some extra Slime goo in to assist the round wick being an irregular cut not a hole but will still only hold to a max of 10psi I keep finding out there.
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Any tips or sneaky tricks would be greatly appreciated!
Many thanks
Mark



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Fill them with rapid set concrete 😂😂😂😂😂

[MB]

You’re an ideas Man Mick Mate [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[MB]

Couldn’t help myself, had to borrow the girls 18v whipper snipper with the newly acquired add on hedge trimmer attachment, amazing contraption [emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/186.jpg
Smashed out the front hedge, all three sides approximately 30m long only using 25% of a 12.0AH battery [emoji106][emoji106]
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So much faster than scissors [emoji3574][emoji23]



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[mudski]

Couldn’t help myself, had to borrow the girls 18v whipper snipper with the newly acquired add on hedge trimmer attachment, amazing contraption [emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/186.jpg
Smashed out the front hedge, all three sides approximately 30m long only using 25% of a 12.0AH battery [emoji106][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/187.jpg
So much faster than scissors [emoji3574][emoji23]



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I so need this at home. The neighbors hedge trees are towering over next to the pool and I can’t reach the upper sections. Wonder if I can get this attachment for my whipper snippet.


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[MB]

You’re most welcome to come and take it for a try before you buy Mr Mark Mate! They also had a third extension shaft for sale too along with pole saws and edge cutter grass contraptions as well. I’d say this hedge trimmer attachment would max out at about 8-10mm thick woody “trees” though as it took a bit of encouragement on the ends where I hacked it right back a bit too deep.


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[MB]

Brought home the boys work saw beast for a quick renovation project in their absence:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/50.jpg
Why the fark is this beautiful spoilt tool giving me kickback I questioned instantly:
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Gates completely farked, heads need to roll I tells ya’ll [emoji2959]
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Mitre boxes and blunt handsaws 🪚 welcome back boys 2021 [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]



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[MudRunnerTD]

Brought home the boys work saw beast for a quick renovation project in their absence:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/50.jpg
Why the fark is this beautiful spoilt tool giving me kickback I questioned instantly:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/51.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/52.jpg
Gates completely farked, heads need to roll I tells ya’ll [emoji2959]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/53.jpg
Mitre boxes and blunt handsaws �� welcome back boys 2021 [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]



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Well that is shit mate, s that fence 1 piece or Two? Surely it is 2 and it can me realigned? if it is 1 then how did this happen? If you need to use this and cant adjsut t to realign it then ut another fence on the front of it and pack it our mate. Re-fence it in a single piece with packers then cut the fence with the blade and you will get the job done no worries.

[MudRunnerTD]

Couldn’t help myself, had to borrow the girls 18v whipper snipper with the newly acquired add on hedge trimmer attachment, amazing contraption [emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/186.jpg
Smashed out the front hedge, all three sides approximately 30m long only using 25% of a 12.0AH battery [emoji106][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/12/187.jpg
So much faster than scissors [emoji3574][emoji23]



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Hahaha, i looked a these pics the other day on the phone and couldnt really make out the significance of it. on the big screen it is clearer though. That is sik mate. I bet it looks smashing now!!

[MB]

As ‘The Count’ would say #3 Pieces Mate!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/1.gif
Looks like an older/weaker TD42 variant after 25psi has been shoved through it [emoji23]
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[rusty_nail]

That's a bugger mate, it is a fantastic saw. Hopefully not too late to fix her up.

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[the evil twin]

That's a bugger mate, it is a fantastic saw. Hopefully not too late to fix her up.



Gotta agree... def don't want a great tool like that becoming an ... wait for it....waaaait for it... eye sore.

Bwaaahahaha... see what I did there? jeez I'm hilarious, you mob should pay to have me on here, I tell ya I'm funnier than watching a nudist try and baptise a cat

[Mickhead]

As ‘The Count’ would say #3 Pieces Mate!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/1.gif
Looks like an older/weaker TD42 variant after 25psi has been shoved through it [emoji23]
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Haha cutting up fallen branches to use for kindling with one of these ( fortunately a cheap ozito ) seemed like a good idea at the time!
Until it grabbed and oops! Same result! 😂😂😂

[PeeBee]

Thes coil spring compressors arrived today, replacements to the two i destroyed on the 300kg rear coils. They look well made and should be stiffer than the originals - again, probably won't use them again as i am totally over coil spring replacement right now.
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[MudRunnerTD]

Thes coil spring compressors arrived today, replacements to the two i destroyed on the 300kg rear coils. They look well made and should be stiffer than the originals - again, probably won't use them again as i am totally over coil spring replacement right now.
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Bustards of things. Why do you need these Phil? I xan swap out 5" springs without them? Not sure why you need them mate?

[nissannewby]

Bustards of things. Why do you need these Phil? I xan swap out 5" springs without them? Not sure why you need them mate?

Agreed. I have never needed compressors to remove and refit springs. Whether they were 5" springs or 2" heavy duty springs.

[PeeBee]

It simply makes changing the springs easier if they are shorter to begin with, especially when working off the garage floor. I apply the spring clamp to the compressed spring when the weight is on it, nip it up, then remove the wheel, jack up the chassis and lower the axle, spring pops out with minimal effort, then reverse the operation. I have limited headroom also with a garage door that covers half the car body and i have perhaps 40mm clearance between roofrack and garage door. Its not about trying to compress the spring, just maintain a shortened length.

[MudRunnerTD]

It simply makes changing the springs easier if they are shorter to begin with, especially when working off the garage floor. I apply the spring clamp to the compressed spring when the weight is on it, nip it up, then remove the wheel, jack up the chassis and lower the axle, spring pops out with minimal effort, then reverse the operation. I have limited headroom also with a garage door that covers half the car body and i have perhaps 40mm clearance between roofrack and garage door. Its not about trying to compress the spring, just maintain a shortened length.

Jack the chassis up, remove the wheels, drop the axle on the deck mate. You should have plenty of room.

I get fitting them while the weight is on, if you just needed to remove for maintenance and refit then all good, but using them to compress the next spring is my concern. They work, but i don't think they are needed mate

[MB]

Why were they invented then Legends?
Honestly learning here too!


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[PeeBee]

Darren, there was no next spring, it was the same spring going straight back in. I don't have the head room to jack the vehicle any higher. i accept what you are saying, but it just does not relate to the circumstances I was working with. I made some basic errors when doing this task, as follows - The biggest issue I have with the spring compressor is the stored energy that is magnifying as the coil is compressed, and that energy is not really apparent as the coil compresses until you start to see the threaded bar bending. Its is a very dangerous bit of kit for sure, especially if used without regard to the danger, but it can serve a purpose.
ERROR 1 -For the record I did remove the coil compressor once the coil was out of the car simply to re-align the clamps to 180 deg.for a better more level compression across the coil. This is where I came unstuck as I obviously over tightened the coil, despite measuring it in its compressed state.
ERROR 2 - When I went to release the coil, I also should have ensured the full weight of the vehicle was on it, like when it was removed - as the coil compressor was taking more load than original as it was still under single compression from the coil compressor, not the vehicle.

Your points are valid, just not workable for me at that time. If i was doing it without the overhead limits i could have easily jacked the vehicle higher and dropped the axle down a bit further - it was sitting on a trolley jack fully down anyway.

[nissannewby]

MB They are used a lot when changing shocks in road cars due to them being coilover shock absorbers. You need to compress the spring before undoing the top cap. Remove shock, fit new shock with compressed spring and reinstall top cap. Then release spring compressors. Nearly all road cars that are around use this system..

[MB]

Understand Now, Cheers Mat! [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]


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[MudRunnerTD]

Darren, there was no next spring, it was the same spring going straight back in. I don't have the head room to jack the vehicle any higher. i accept what you are saying, but it just does not relate to the circumstances I was working with. I made some basic errors when doing this task, as follows - The biggest issue I have with the spring compressor is the stored energy that is magnifying as the coil is compressed, and that energy is not really apparent as the coil compresses until you start to see the threaded bar bending. Its is a very dangerous bit of kit for sure, especially if used without regard to the danger, but it can serve a purpose.
ERROR 1 -For the record I did remove the coil compressor once the coil was out of the car simply to re-align the clamps to 180 deg.for a better more level compression across the coil. This is where I came unstuck as I obviously over tightened the coil, despite measuring it in its compressed state.
ERROR 2 - When I went to release the coil, I also should have ensured the full weight of the vehicle was on it, like when it was removed - as the coil compressor was taking more load than original as it was still under single compression from the coil compressor, not the vehicle.

Your points are valid, just not workable for me at that time. If i was doing it without the overhead limits i could have easily jacked the vehicle higher and dropped the axle down a bit further - it was sitting on a trolley jack fully down anyway.

Cheers Phil,

Yeah your scenario is basically what I said in the second half of.my post. If yoy are removing springs for maintenance and then refit all good. But using them to remove then fit New springs can get scary. All good mate, you are a long way from being a goose mate, you are all over it.

[MB]

As ‘The Count’ would say #3 Pieces Mate!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/1.gif
Looks like an older/weaker TD42 variant after 25psi has been shoved through it [emoji23]
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FWIW: Milwaukee replacement 3 piece fence/gate quote received and trying to make sense of it:
$298 which is near 25% of the entire 315mm weapons cost [emoji24]
They must’ve taken some lessons off Jefferson Ford in the day for XD plastic door internal lock $0.25....cent fulcrums [emoji23]
Still cheaper than a NEW glass eyeball for me or the poor blokes next in line, wish pricks would own their booboos, if not for any other reason than their fellow workmates [emoji106][emoji106]
.........TBC [emoji23]🪚



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FWIW: Milwaukee replacement 3 piece fence/gate quote received and trying to make sense of it:
$298 which is near 25% of the entire 315mm weapons cost [emoji24]
They must’ve taken some lessons off Jefferson Ford in the day for XD plastic door internal lock $0.25....cent fulcrums [emoji23]
Still cheaper than a NEW glass eyeball for me or the poor blokes next in line, wish pricks would own their booboos, if not for any other reason than their fellow workmates [emoji106][emoji106]
.........TBC [emoji23]🪚



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Wow.MB! I would have thought their was some adjustment to align and realign.

[MB]

Unfortunately not mate, the bottom (main) fence is a one piece cast alloy unit and it’s currently as good as a Kmart Frypan that’s had a drunken Mule step in the middle [emoji51][emoji23]


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[rusty_nail]

MB have you got a part number mate I reckon you can find it cheaper elsewhere

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[rusty_nail]

Quick Google, find me this. Might not be your saw and they obviously don't sell it but it's a start... They must be available somewherehttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/83.jpg

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[rusty_nail]

My mistake, it's available mate.

Here is what I have.

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/milwaukee-695520-ser-b26a-dualbevel-sliding-compound-miter-saw-parts-c-131_7695_10088.html

And see pic of it at checkout stage.

Fingers crossed this is your saw, else you may find it on this websitehttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/84.jpg

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[MB]

Thanks Nicco, appreciated Mate, I’ll pass this link onto Jay as he’s back there with the saw today[emoji106][emoji106]


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[Mickhead]

On many occasions I just buy stupid shyt like this.. 😂😂😂 82811

[Plasnart]

On many occasions I just buy stupid shyt like this.. 😂😂😂 82811

How does it go mickhead? Pressure ok? Is that a bucket pickup?

[Mickhead]

Bucket pickup yes! No where near as good as a mains powered decent unit, eg my hitachi, stings when u shoot your foot at close range, but being aldi you can return it if you dont like it, no questions asked, and has 5 year warranty. I think I will keep it.

[Plasnart]

Bucket pickup yes! No where near as good as a mains powered decent unit, eg my hitachi, stings when u shoot your foot at close range, but being aldi you can return it if you dont like it, no questions asked, and has 5 year warranty. I think I will keep it.

No brainer mate. Return it next time a new model comes out. Aldi are great for returns.

That is actually a really handy tool. Can imagine it would be popular with cockies and others who might need a pressure washer away from 240v and mains water.

[MB]

On many occasions I just buy stupid shyt like this.. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] 82811

Crikey, that’d be a very very handy bucket tool to carry onboard after a sludgey mud radiator smashing adventure Mick Mate!
West Coast Tassie (Balfour Track) seen most of us in early 2020 pulling radiators completely out and kindly using a caravan parks garden hose overnight [emoji120][emoji106]


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[MudRunnerTD]

On many occasions I just buy stupid shyt like this.. ������ 82811

Ok Ok Ok.... I want THIS!!! 18V Makita compatible Please!!! did i hear 36V......

[MudRunnerTD]

I did a thing....

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[mudski]

Not so much a tool but should be in everyone’s tool kit.
Never Seize/ Anti Seize.

This is why use should use Never Seize on all you suspension arm bolts. The left is what it looks like just removed that was covered in Never Seize prior to fitment four years ago. The bolt on the right is another removed bolt and the old Never Seize cleaned off. Like brand new still. Plus the bolts were easy to remove.
Love this stuff.

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[MudRunnerTD]

Not so much a tool but should be in everyone’s tool kit.
Never Seize/ Anti Seize.

This is why use should use Never Seize on all you suspension arm bolts. The left is what it looks like just removed that was covered in Never Seize prior to fitment four years ago. The bolt on the right is another removed bolt and the old Never Seize cleaned off. Like brand new still. Plus the bolts were easy to remove.
Love this stuff.

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Yeah i really like it cause it doesnt make a mess..... ;)

Great stuff but!!

[Mickhead]

Not so much a tool but should be in everyone’s tool kit.
Never Seize/ Anti Seize.

This is why use should use Never Seize on all you suspension arm bolts. The left is what it looks like just removed that was covered in Never Seize prior to fitment four years ago. The bolt on the right is another removed bolt and the old Never Seize cleaned off. Like brand new still. Plus the bolts were easy to remove.
Love this stuff.

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I was very very happy when the old glow plugs came out easily thanks to this stuff 😀😀

[10G]

I'm looking at getting a tool trolley, might end up making one. Needs a steel top so I can weld on it and drawers large enough to keep power tools in. Be good if I can fit a vice on it as well.

[MB]

Here’s my $20 set of Gumtree bedroom drawers on a wheelie base 10G Mate [emoji23][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/124.jpg
No steel top but have an annoying post inside the shed I built a stress relief mallet station around with scrap steel, echoes for kilometres [emoji12][emoji106]
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[MB]

A big fan of these little soft jiggy twistie thingies too, bring the gear as close as possible [emoji106][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/126.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/127.jpg


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[10G]

Here’s my $20 set of Gumtree bedroom drawers on a wheelie base 10G Mate [emoji23][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/124.jpg
No steel top but have an annoying post inside the shed I built a stress relief mallet station around with scrap steel, echoes for kilometres [emoji12][emoji106]
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Hey that's a great idea MB, I looked at some tool drawers in Bunnings yesterday and they're a bit pricey. I think I'll copy your idea, that looks perfect.

I can imagine the noise that mallet bench would make, attached to the frame of the shed it'd reverb really well hahahaha.

Thanks mate.

[10G]

A big fan of these little soft jiggy twistie thingies too, bring the gear as close as possible [emoji106][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/126.jpg
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Where did you get those things from MB? That is EXACTLY what i've been looking for quite a while. What are they called??

[MB]

Not sure mate, they were a Christmas pressie years ago from MIL.
Reckon Bunnings would have something similar no doubt.


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[10G]

What a shame, I was in Bunnings yesterday, I'll have to go back.

Thanks MB.

[Cuppa]

Just recently I discovered 'Torque Sticks' for the first time .... discovered as in read about them.

Would love one of those battery operated rattle guns, was looking at the Makita DTW700Z a 'mid torque model, lighter in weight than it's bigger brothers but still with a nut busting torque of 1000NM (I also learned that 'nut busting torque' is a higher torque applied during the first few ugga duggas before reverting to the tools 'normal' max torque ..... in this case 700NM.

BUT I want it to save my back. For undoing wheel nuts, a 1.2 metre length of water pipe makes the job fairly easy (albeit slower than a rattle gun - time is something I have plenty of). The hardest part though is the final grunt when doing up the nuts with a standard cross brace. For me it's now a real back killer.

That's where the torque sticks came in - a means of limiting the torque & thus enabling the doing up of wheel nuts with a rattle gun without risk of overtightening - "you beauty" I thought.

But no - disappointment was to follow.

In spite of what a few sellers would have you believe they really are not suitable for the battery powered impact drivers. With air rattle guns yes, but not the cordless ones.

Having understood how they work, by 'twisting' & returning to their unstressed position between impacts, I now understand why they don't work well with cordless rattle guns.Unlike air rattleguns the ugga duggas on the cordless are just too fast, & don't give the twisted extension bar a chance to 'relax' & return to the fully untwisted state between each ugga dugga (impact).

Consequently there is quite a risk of overtightening. I have also read reports of shortened life of battery operated rattle guns because of the physical 'feedback' impact from the extension bar.

So best I can do is continue with the water pipe extension & get MrsTea to do the final 'grunt' tightening of each nut and in the meantime keep watching the rattle gun market & hope sooner or later one is developed which can apply a preset torque with reasonable accuracy.

Ah well it was a nice dream whilst it lasted.

[Maxhead]

I thought they are adjustable so you can adjust speed or rpm to suit different applications.


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[Cuppa]

I thought they are adjustable so you can adjust speed or rpm to suit different applications.



You can adjust speed & level of impact, but not torque setting. Only way to avoid risk of overtightening is to use the rattle gun to undo the nuts & spin them off & to spin them back on lightly & finish off with a wheel brace or torque wrench.

I suppose that with practice & familiarity with a cordless rattle gun it may be possible to get the torque of the wheel nuts in the good enough/ballpark, but the risk of stretching/breaking studs is high whilst gaining that familiarity & how many of us do it regularly enough to have the confidence we are getting it right each time. Bottom line is that cordless rattle guns are still no good for doing up, only undoing

The torque sticks apparently work fairly well with air rattle guns because their impact rate is lower.

[Maxhead]

You can adjust speed & level of impact, but not torque setting. Only way to avoid risk of overtightening is to use the rattle gun to undo the nuts & spin them off & to spin them back on lightly & finish off with a wheel brace or torque wrench.

The torque sticks apparently work well with air rattle guns because their impact rate is lower.

Yeah ok, how slow are the air ones?
The Milwaukee one I was looking at can go down to 950 IPM .
I”’ looking at using it for the same application as yourself so might have to look into it a bit more


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[Maxhead]

I’ve seen this warning on the cheap torque sticks on eBay
Note it states to turn down to under 1000ipm
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/138.jpg

The more expensive torque sticks state for use with air and electric wrenches
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[rusty_nail]

Picked up this 5 drawer tool wheelie chest from total Tools for $200 on clearance. Very happy with it. Not sure how I'm going to organise it yet but it will come together eventually. Perfect size for my needs and the floor space in my shed.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/140.jpg

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[Rossco]

Looks nice mate, the dog seems to approve too that's all that matters . .

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[MB]

Cooking & Or Baking Thread Stolen Idea [emoji106]
Best ever Swarf itchy removal tool if you’ve been wriggling around on a shed floor welding too [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]
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[10G]

Yep, we use a steel one, they work very well.

[mudnut]

I’ve seen this warning on the cheap torque sticks on eBay
Note it states to turn down to under 1000ipm
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The more expensive torque sticks state for use with air and electric wrenches
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The local tyre place found, very quickly, that using these to tighten the nuts from the start, can over rev the gun and cause the torque stick to shatter when it comes to a hard stop. They used a normal extension to nip up the nut, swap to the torque stick and do the final torque.

[MudRunnerTD]

The local tyre place found, very quickly, that using these to tighten the nuts from the start, can over rev the gun and cause the torque stick to shatter when it comes to a hard stop. They used a normal extension to nip up the nut, swap to the torque stick and do the final torque.

Can someone educate me on what the Torque Stick does??? Is this instead of using a Torque Wrench? are they Trustworthy?

[10G]

well spoken Bruce, I was wondering this too.

[mudnut]

Basically they act like torsion suspension. They take time to twist and spring back with each hammering they receive from the rattle gun. This reduces the peak torque the gun produces.

[mudnut]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjyxe7CK9sk

Seeing a mechanic just zipping up a wheel nut grates on me.

I was taught to do the lug nuts up to just a few threads before they are tight. Wiggle the wheel while finger tightening the nuts to make sure they are seated before the final torque. Then take the vehicle for a short drive and re-torque the nuts.

I also re-torque the nuts after someone else has replaced the wheels.

[MudRunnerTD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjyxe7CK9sk

Seeing a mechanic just zipping up a wheel nut grates on me.

I was taught to do the lug nuts up to just a few threads before they are tight. Wiggle the wheel while finger tightening the nuts to make sure they are seated before the final torque. Then take the vehicle for a short drive and re-torque the nuts.

I also re-torque the nuts after someone else has replaced the wheels.

Yes me too. Rattling up to torque kills me. I hand torque ans have never lost a wheel or had a wheel nut lossen

[MudRunnerTD]

I have a couple projects underway, here are a couple of additions to the shed once the postie brings them.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/179.jpg

650mm wide ans 120 degrees. Most others seemed to limit to 90 degrees which was not enough. Bonus it was about 40% off.

Next

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300mm long guillotine. Cant wait.

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[mudski]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjyxe7CK9sk

Seeing a mechanic just zipping up a wheel nut grates on me.

I was taught to do the lug nuts up to just a few threads before they are tight. Wiggle the wheel while finger tightening the nuts to make sure they are seated before the final torque. Then take the vehicle for a short drive and re-torque the nuts.

I also re-torque the nuts after someone else has replaced the wheels.

Nah mate! Go to town on it!
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[Cremulator]

I have a couple projects underway, here are a couple of additions to the shed once the postie brings them.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/179.jpg

650mm wide ans 120 degrees. Most others seemed to limit to 90 degrees which was not enough. Bonus it was about 40% off.

Next

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/180.jpg

300mm long guillotine. Cant wait.

Sent from my SM-G977B using TapatalkOoh. Got any details on that pan brake? Where from? How much?

[10G]

I'm after a bender, nothing big, just to bend small rhs and tube

[mudnut]

I'm after a bender, nothing big, just to bend small rhs and tube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3x_AnRjoUk

[pearcey]

I'm after a bender, nothing big, just to bend small rhs and tube

G`Day 10G. Just a little query are you bending pipe or tube,as they are measured differently .
Tube diameter is measured on the external and pipe is measured on the internal,so the dies are different .

[10G]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3x_AnRjoUk

yes, yes, yes. Been on a few benders over the years.,

[10G]

G`Day 10G. Just a little query are you bending pipe or tube,as they are measured differently .
Tube diameter is measured on the external and pipe is measured on the internal,so the dies are different .

Hi pearcey, doesn't really matter, whatever I have at hand, if it looks about the right size, I'll use it/bend it.

If you bend one using dies for the other, does it stuff the material up???

[pearcey]

Hi pearcey, doesn't really matter, whatever I have at hand, if it looks about the right size, I'll use it/bend it.

If you bend one using dies for the other, does it stuff the material up???

What happens is that the tube or pipe will tend or will spread or flatten in the bend. This may not be a problem for you depending on what your application is. If its just a bend thats rough enough so be it. Me I have both tube ranging from one eight of an inch to inch and a half and pipe from one quarter to two and a half inch. I also have a few odd metric sizes. Back in the day my job required accurate no crush forms.

[10G]

yeah, all good, I just need to bend stuff, so doesn't sound a like a problem for me.

I have so much respect for folks who work with metal as a trade, there are so many great skills that you guys pick up, improve upon and openly share. I say metal, coz I way prefer working with steel rather than wood. I reckon it goes back to early school days when I was absolutely crap at woodwork, but just crap at metal work, so I guess I have a leaning towards steel work coz of that.

But hey, wood guys are just as great, there is certainly no doubt, I have as much respect those guys as well. I work much more with steel, so it's probably more front of my mind.

Have you seen those T shirts around at the moment? Shows a guy doing some stick welding and the slogan is " I say to myself, what a wonderful weld" pretty funny I reckon.

[Mickhead]

Cooking & Or Baking Thread Stolen Idea [emoji106]
Best ever Swarf itchy removal tool if you’ve been wriggling around on a shed floor welding too [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]
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������ If you need that tool to remove itchy swarf maybe better to patch trousers to prevent scrotum dragging on shed floor whilst wriggling and welding! ������

[MB]

Butt it’s so soothing [emoji23]

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[MudRunnerTD]

Ooh. Got any details on that pan brake? Where from? How much?

Here is a link to the one i have bought. The special price is a legitimate sale as the same bender by other sellers is the non discounted price. I was happy that it bends beyond 90 degrees as most this size and bigger that are Not Pan Brakes will only go to 90 degrees.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/vidaXL-Sheet-Metal-Folding-Machine-Manually-Operated-630mm-Workshop-Folder/232902529047?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648

[MudRunnerTD]

I'm after a bender, nothing big, just to bend small rhs and tube

Something like this will get it done for you i reckon mate, if you look at that link then scroll down a little it will lead you to heaps of other packages that will tick the box for you. they work pretty good for what they are.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Round-Square-Metal-Tube-Pipe-Bender-Multi-Purpose-Pipe-Bending-Tool-Kit/353337159609?hash=item5244892fb9:g:rWUAAMXQiM5Q9oO a

[MudRunnerTD]

Shhhhhhh! 50 Bux.....

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Radius Kit fell from the Sky i tell you!

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[Rossco]

Crickies Daz your getting well setup bloody awesome [emoji106] [emoji106]

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[Winnie]

You have got some nice toys in that nice new shed! Shed party / workshop day at Daz's place!!

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[balwayne]

A big fan of these little soft jiggy twistie thingies too, bring the gear as close as possible [emoji106][emoji106]
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That looks very handy. May I know where did you get it?

[10G]

I looked these ^^^ up. You can get 'em on eBay everywhere. They're called foam twist ties or something. Wish I bookmarked 'em coz i can't find 'em now.

[10G]

Something like this will get it done for you i reckon mate, if you look at that link then scroll down a little it will lead you to heaps of other packages that will tick the box for you. they work pretty good for what they are.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Round-Square-Metal-Tube-Pipe-Bender-Multi-Purpose-Pipe-Bending-Tool-Kit/353337159609?hash=item5244892fb9:g:rWUAAMXQiM5Q9oO a

Thanks Daz, I'll check it out when I get home.

[MudRunnerTD]

I looked these ^^^ up. You can get 'em on eBay everywhere. They're called foam twist ties or something. Wish I bookmarked 'em coz i can't find 'em now.

This will do. Cut to length.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ultimate-Survival-Technologies-Gear-Snake-Orange-Bendable-Wire-Twisty-Tie-Down-/252321855047?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

[MudRunnerTD]

Is it bad that the Postie came 3 times today.... No!

Is it bad that the Wife answered the door to the Postie 3 times today? Not so good!

[mudski]

Is it bad that the Postie came 3 times today.... No!

Is it bad that the Wife answered the door to the Postie 3 times today? Not so good!

Haha Get everything sent to your office. I do this when I go on a drunken spending spree buying old Jack Daniels bottles and stuff. Then just quietly sneak it into my cave when I get home...


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[Rossco]

Haha Get everything sent to your office. I do this when I go on a drunken spending spree buying old Jack Daniels bottles and stuff. Then just quietly sneak it into my cave when I get home...


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYeah doesn't work for me unfortunately especially when the buggers put the invoice in clear view dammit. .

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[MudRunnerTD]

Haha Get everything sent to your office. I do this when I go on a drunken spending spree buying old Jack Daniels bottles and stuff. Then just quietly sneak it into my cave when I get home...


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Ummmm! I work from home 😳

[MudRunnerTD]

Well this is pretty simple but a great size and will do what I need of it. Nice

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/208.jpg

And this!!! Oh!!! This is MUCH Bigger than I expected!!!!

That is a 500mm ruler in front of it!!! BEAST!

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[mudski]

Ummmm! I work from home 😳

Well your screwed. Can't help ya!

[10G]

Haha Get everything sent to your office. I do this when I go on a drunken spending spree buying old Jack Daniels bottles and stuff. Then just quietly sneak it into my cave when I get home...


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Hahaha, classic mr mudski. I used to do that, now I just fall asleep.....

[balwayne]

I just ordered a Milwaukee impact wrench.

[Cremulator]

Well this is pretty simple but a great size and will do what I need of it. Nice

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/208.jpg

And this!!! Oh!!! This is MUCH Bigger than I expected!!!!

That is a 500mm ruler in front of it!!! BEAST!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/209.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/01/210.jpg

Sent from my SM-G977B using TapatalkMine arrived today MudRunnerTD
Couldn't resist.
It's fair quality, I'd be unhappy if I paid full price, but $186 delivered isn't bad.

Have you folded anything yet??http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/28.jpg

[rusty_nail]

Mine arrived today MudRunnerTD
Couldn't resist.
It's fair quality, I'd be unhappy if I paid full price, but $186 delivered isn't bad.

Have you folded anything yet??http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/28.jpgHe has a secret project on the go. I reckon you might find an awesome project available soon

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[MudRunnerTD]

Mine arrived today MudRunnerTD
Couldn't resist.
It's fair quality, I'd be unhappy if I paid full price, but $186 delivered isn't bad.

Have you folded anything yet??http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/28.jpg

nice one, Yeah i have used it to bend some 1.5mm sheet metal which is actually beyond the limit fo the specs. At the time i thought it was struggling a little to be fair but it got it done, then checked the specs and respected that i was asking more than i should out of it. i was only bending smallish brackets with it so kept them close to the bolt end and it got it done OK.

I then used it to bend some 3mm Ally plate and it did this pretty easy. For what i want it will well and truly get it done for me. The 3in 1 machine i was looking at had removable sections of blade that allowed for smaller box folding but only went to 90 degrees. THis absolutely bends to 120 which is a winner for me.

I agree, $180 is a good buy.

[Cremulator]

nice one, Yeah i have used it to bend some 1.5mm sheet metal which is actually beyond the limit fo the specs. At the time i thought it was struggling a little to be fair but it got it done, then checked the specs and respected that i was asking more than i should out of it. i was only bending smallish brackets with it so kept them close to the bolt end and it got it done OK.

I then used it to bend some 3mm Ally plate and it did this pretty easy. For what i want it will well and truly get it done for me. The 3in 1 machine i was looking at had removable sections of blade that allowed for smaller box folding but only went to 90 degrees. THis absolutely bends to 120 which is a winner for me.

I agree, $180 is a good buy.I'll be using it mostly for aluminium, so I'm pleased to hear that it'll do 3mm. That's great.

I might be able to do something with this that I was thinking I might need to get done on a larger machine.

[MudRunnerTD]

I'll be using it mostly for aluminium, so I'm pleased to hear that it'll do 3mm. That's great.

I might be able to do something with this that I was thinking I might need to get done on a larger machine.

That Shear on the other hand is Pretty Bloody Good mate!!! i have used it to cut the same 1.5mm sheet metal, needed to trim a heap of brackets taking 5mm off one end. Glorious! I then used it on the 3mm Ally plate and it ate that up prettty easy too. Beast of a thing. Really needs to be bolted down though to give it a red hot go which mine is not but stoked so far.

[MudRunnerTD]

That bloody Postie came again today!!! Lucky i was home. Big day today!!! When the bloke turned up with trolley and started stacking boxes i knew today was Bender Day!!!

We welcome the Speedwerx M1 Bender Race kit with 3 die sets, a notcher angle finder. Might have got a little tingle! Here he

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A couple of cans and a night in the shed and we have the Air over Hydraulic M1 Bender!!!

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Stoked!!!

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[nissannewby]

You need to buy an engine stand now to mount it on. So you can be fully mobile with it for long sections and bending. Also can utilise the ability to rotate the bender for tight area manipulation.

[10G]

very nice gear. A long time ago, I was dead keen on making custom front bars for 4x4's and had a very good look at that speedwerx stuff, it's very nice. The idea never got anywhere. Congrats Daz.

[MB]

Not really tools, probably cheap and nasty too but for $30 from Autobarn today for this 325pc scrivet/clippy set I’m not complaining.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/73.jpg
Way too many old vehicles around the property that when I even look at their clippy’s they drop out [emoji23]



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[rusty_nail]

Not really tools, probably cheap and nasty too but for $30 from Autobarn today for this 325pc scrivet/clippy set I’m not complaining.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/73.jpg
Way too many old vehicles around the property that when I even look at their clippy’s they drop out [emoji23]



Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkFor future reference matey, MudRunnerTD has put up similar advice before which I followed. I bought this this lot for $10 each box and $5 for the random mixed bag off Amazon.http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/02/77.jpg

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[MB]

Damn it Mate [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]
I’ve gotta start remembering the top advice on here 🥲
Was so proud today bargain finding as Nissan Lilydale once charged me I think $140 for about 11 x scrivets for the scuttle panel on the family GU leaking firewall debacle [emoji2959][emoji23]


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[MudRunnerTD]

PeeBee

I have just gone back through this thread looking for your post but cant find it, i added these to my watch list when you posted them. Can you give me a review on them? Are you happy with how much better than a cheaper set they may be please. Keen.

https://www.ebay.com.au/i/281165443990?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11011.m43.l3160&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=b3f59fa0e4824d18940f5a6bf1025701&bu=43058310582&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20210209134605&segname=11011&sojTags=ch%3Dch%2Cbu%3Dbu%2Cosub%3Dosub%2Ccrd%3Dcr d%2Csegname%3Dsegname%2Cchnl%3Dmkcid