I have a Dynamac hedge trimmer and if the chainsaws are anything like them they'll be ok. I have to admit I have completely abused my hedge trimmer it has done a hell of a lot of work, I've had it 11 years and it's still going strong. I also have an Efco brushcutter and that's bloody good too!
My first saw was a Ryobi 45cc 18" that I bought on a budget, unfortunately the saying "buy cheap, buy twice" was true for me. I actually melted the chain brake mechanism when felling a line of 8 conifers and the thing seized up completely. I now have a Husqvarna 455 and its night and day, not...
can I ask the collective if anyone knows what lathe this is and if it's suitable for a novice? Friend of a friend has this for sale, I've always fancied having access to a lathe but I'm completely ignorant to the things unfortunately. Any advice good or bad gratefully received!
Cheers
Ian
As already stated, the most hp and cfm you can get on single phase electrics. However also check the duty cycle of these, especially the Tiger, it will be cheaper for a reason and both the tasks you mention, spraying a sanding are very air hungry! some of the cheaper compressors can only run for...
You've got yourself a great little tractor there, I've got one looks very similar just nearly new! Looks like a TU1700 to me and if it is will be a 3 cylinder diesel 21hp. Engine will be an Isuzu if it's the same as mine and will quite happily run a 5ft finishing mower all day long. Parts are...
I have done this with 2x 2hp 50 litre direct drive compressors and ended up with enough grunt to spray my kit car in one go in clear over base. If you had 2x 3hp belt driven compressors that would be awesome, I reckon a DA would be within range of those. I'm actually thinking of upgrading to...
For no other reason than it looks pig awful now, and I have a red and black colour scheme on the car, would look so much better black :-)
Norm, yes I'm aware of that, if I use VHT paint I'll not wrap as far down the 4 branch manifold. Simply have to use some at the top though as space is very...
hi guys, I'm currently rebuilding a lotus 7 replica kit car, I have a stainless exhaust for it which will be wrapped in black heat wrap from the cylinder head to the silencer. The silencer looks pretty ratty now that I've rebuilt the car and I'm considering scuffing it up and going on with epoxy...
I made the mistake of buying an Amtech tool a couple of years ago, never again! ok not quite the same as the stands in this thread it was an air riveter, the casing looked exactly the same as a Clarke one so I thought I would take the chance on it being the same tool, how wrong was I! First...
I've been looking at exactly the same things myself and have just about decided to buy the Silverline one, but not the one from Toolstation, I'm buying the Silverstorm model, it has a speed regulator whilst under load and a stronger 1500w motor. Don't forget these aren't DA polishers, they're...
One for Cambridgeshire for you, I have used these guys on many occasions:
A1 Steel
Saville Road
Westwood
Peterborough
PE3 7PR
01733 268600
Have a #20+VAT minimum order, doesn't bother me at all, they'll sell offcuts, cut to length and deliver. Great guys to deal with too.
Hi Guys
I'm looking for some guidance if I may. I've got a 3M 6000 series full face mask that fits really well, bought it when it was on offer a couple of months ago knowing I was going to need a good mask. I didn't buy any filters to go with it at the time as I'd heard they have a limited...
Thanks guys, I must admit I'm not overly confident about the whole thing. I've used 1K clear before and got results I was happy with, so I think I'l stick to this method. For the amount of painting I do I just can't justify the expense of airfed equipment. Never used the uni-binder option, might...
Does anyone know anything about the Gerson Disposable masks that are supposed to be ok for 2k paint spraying for around 36 hours
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gerson-2K-Disposable-Paint-Spray-Respirator-Face-Mask-/350690393436?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item51a6c6bd5c
I've got a 7...