I've cut 20mm with a 9" cutter before. It's easily possible but just takes a bit of time. My personal preference for technique is to run a score all the way along the cut line first then go back to the start and slowly take on the full depth, pushing the grinder away from myself as I cut. The...
What other makes have you tried Richard? I'm hoping the Makita is a good one as I already have seven batteries and three chargers?!
I'd never really thought that the speed rating of the larger discs would increase as the diameter reduces. I suppose it would, and quite considerably too, as the...
Thanks chaps! As expected not a definitive answer but I can pick through the reasons for both and it will make my decision easier.
If it's just the guard that's different then I will probably go for the 125. I have a broken 115mm Makita corded grinder somewhere so in theory I'd then have both...
Hi guys. I'm in need of a decent cordless grinder for work and would really appreciate your advice. It will be used mainly for grinding bits of stone and cutting rebar etc. I have a few Makita tools so was thinking one to work with the same batteries would be sensible, so I went on their website...
Well the latest with the bumper is I bottled it and got the chap over the road to do it. I need to run more welds on stuff that doesn't matter before I take on something that large and structural. Apparently on things of that size I've been moving too quickly. His technique puts down a very...
I did notice that the side I did more of a weave on actually penetrated less. This is pretty interesting. I'm really enjoying myself learning all this stuff!
That's very kind of you. Thanks. It's a battered old Samsung Galaxy Xcover... They only cost about £150 so I'll most likely just buy a new one. The screen is cracked and the casing pretty ruined too. It was telling me it needed replacing when the camera couldn't take decent photos any more, I...
That was my plan. It was finely scratched so I attacked it with a polishing wheel and toothpaste. What I thought was glass was actually plastic, and it melted! Big streams of fluff started flying - and that ain't going to polish out! :doh:
I can only refer you back to post number 5 of this topic unfortunately. I seem to have misplaced my proper camera because it's so long since I used it last!
Having studied it more closely my "leave a gap and see if it helps" lazy method didn't help at all. Now I've polished it more I don't even need an experienced opinion for it - it's no good. The weld has filled the gap but it's not melted in after about 4mm. Probably because the metal is that...
It is to some extent. It has to support fittings for the front three point linkage and the sump guard, and the mog weighs 3.5t empty. When driving through woodland I don't intend to stop and get out with the chainsaw every time a small tree gets in the way. Pushing things over and driving on...
Pictures... Hmm, they're a sore subject. Just don't ask me what happened when I tried to polish the scratches out of my camera lens on my phone thinking it was glass. It is in fact plastic, so a high speed fine abrasive.... Well you can guess what happened after a few seconds!
I think I will...
Well as usual, it's been a while since I visited the forum. Life seems to take over sometimes, but I am getting more into the welding slowly.
I got the R-tech 250 set up nicely and used my first bottle of gas. That didn't last long so I signed up for a contract on a 15.6/47.5kg bottle of...
I'm running an R-Tech 250 amp mig. To me it seems like a nice machine and I've had no bother with it. I also have a friend who welds for a living, and he's impressed with it's performance for what it cost me.
Unfortunately I'm quite new to welding and don't really have much in the way of...
I happened to drop into my local welding supplier today. They sold me a very heavy cotton jacket that's flame retardant for the grand total of £15. I spent a couple of hours burning holes in plate and grinding and it's holding up well so far.
One thing I did learn is that I need my 32a socket...
Sounds like I should have a look around the charity shops before buying the welders jacket then. I wonder what styles I'll be able to pick up for not much money? I suppose looking like a 1980's reject isn't going to matter in the shed?! :doh:
No overhead welding just yet. I'm still working on doing it neatly in the flat position!
I found the welding jackets on ebay. They look quite nice I thought.
Well my welding practice has taught me a valuable lesson - always wear sleeves! I knew the arc could burn, but I have to be honest and say that one day that fact just slipped my mind.
Luckily I only did a little bit. I had my gauntlets on but only a thick t-shirt. Now parts of my arm have...