From the symptoms you describe - hard to start but once warm runs fine, don't rule out a (finely) cracked head. When the engine cools, it draws coolant into the cylinder. This makes starting difficult. When it does start you get what looks like white smoke but it's actually steam. When the...
I need one of those
I realise that your post wasn't intended to be a sales pitch, but you have me interested. I can't fit a ramp in my garage nor can I dig a pit. I have thought of making one of these myself, but frankly it's time that's the enemy.
If you sell them, have a website, supply...
Hi Guys, been searching around but not come across anything so far.
I have at last got around to sorting out my Man-cave. This involved fitting the adjustable feet to my miller. Armed with a spanner and an spirit bubble, I'm sure that I'll get it level in two planes eventually. But is there...
I have just flushed mine through with a de scaler but crucially fitted a magnetic trap. Brilliant. As the chemical gets to work, all the metallic particles go through the trap and are caught. I have emptied it twice in a week. Unscrew the top, pull out a tube, withdraw the magnetic core and all...
This particular set is from Butters UK. Nothing really like the other traditional Butters sets. Weld Wizard is their brand for smaller sets. They have been around a while now and are based in Telford. Never had an issue with customer service from them
I think I'd be equally happy with the...
I have the Butters Weld Wizard and have to say it's been good. I learned to weld on it a couple of years ago and I think that it was the quality of the set that meant I was up and running in next to no time. I had a bit of a go with MMA first and then swapped to MIG. I don't think I ever really...
This has been covered quite a few times, but what is important is the 'speed' rating of the MCB not just the amperage. You really need to fit a motor rated breaker so that it doesn't trip on start up. If you like, it's about sensitivity to tripping. You can fit an even bigger one than 32 amps...
OK so in the face of conflicting advice, I woosed out and went with medium :clapping::clapping: Yep, stuck a 1.5 on there and it goes together like a bought one. 40mm of thread at 18mm and 1.5 pitch. Tried a bend on it an it doesn't bend at the joint. That'll do for me. I'll post a pic when I...
Thanks for that. Looking more like a finer pitch then. Makes sense I guess.
It's just a small 'expedition' type shovel that I am repairing. Someone snapped the wooden handle the other day as it had rotted a bit fastened to the outside of my truck. So I had so sections of 30mm in the workshop...
Ok sounds a bit vague I know. But question is this, I have some 30 mm aluminium rod that I want to screw cut in sections. Should I go with a fine thread to give maximum contact area or a real coarse thread so that the threads are thicker? Ok, don't tell me - medium thread. :cool:
I can cut...
I have a Yammyhahha too and there is a screw on the throttle lever for exactly this purpose. I use it when I let the kids have a go. Mines an older Kodiak, but I doubt they changed that feature.
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Expensive. Look up steel stockholders in your area and see if they have a rummage bin. For stuff like that, locally, I pay £0.85 per kilo. Even if you paid a cutting charge, I am sure it wouldn't be that much.
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I'd try cleaning the metal up a bit more. That should cut down on the dirt produced and probably the pin holes. Bet you couldn't wait to spark that bad boy up, eh? Looks very nice indeed.
Did you get up and running on Argon mix?
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You are right about the piece of string, but typically these are good for an 8 hour shift. They are a disposable item. They give 20 x OEL protection which is a bit like sunscreen factors if you like. 1 minute in the sun with no cream or 20 mins with cream. But, this all depends on the fit, how...
I use this sort of thing. At £23 I wouldn't bother getting the tools out.
Making things is always more satisfying, but there are times I give in and just reach for the wallet.
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Here's mine. I got a miller at the same time. Between them I am having more fun than is legal. Learning all the time, but managed to make some useful stuff already. Between these, the MIG, plasma and a new press, I should be able to make just about anything. Shame I am limited by my own ability...
Luke, that has answered a question I have always wanted to ask. Thanks. That'll save me some faffing around.
But isn't 1.25 fine pitch? 1.5 std and 1.75 courser? Or so I thought.
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