IIRC it's a pretty standard triangular carbide insert.
I have one in the workshop I got cheap via eBay when they first appeared, but I've never had a need to actually use it yet :/
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I have one in the workshop I got cheap via eBay when they first appeared, but I've never had a need to actually use it yet :/
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Picked one of these up to try out for electrode storage as I have loads of half used cardboard boxes of rods knocking around. £9.99 on Amazon, I’m going to order a couple more as seems perfect.
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My benchtop blasting cabinet's performance had been gradually falling off, so I finally replaced the gun's nozzle and air jet. The original nozzle was all steel with a 3/16" ID, and over the years the blasting media had eroded/enlarged the ID to about 1/2 inch! I ordered an upgrade 3/16" ID replacement nozzle with a carbide insert. It was more expensive than an all-steel nozzle, but it should last many times longer. I also ordered a few replacement air jets for the nozzle, which occasionally need replacement.
I plan to try out the new blasting nozzle soon, but I'm waiting for a new compressor to arrive in about a week and a half. My old compressor was working fine, but I've had it for many years, and it had been a while since I checked inside the tank for corrosion. I disconnected the tubing, peered inside, and found that there were several small round holes developing in the bottom of the tank. When I probed them with a TIG filler rod, they seemed to be quite deep, so I decided to order a new compressor, since I couldn't find a replacement tank for that model. However, I'll keep the old motor and two-cylinder compressor as spares or for use as a possible backup compressor if I run across a good tank at a bargain price. The new compressor is a 20-gallon, max 200 PSI DeWALT, which should have roughly the same footprint and height as my old compressor, so it should fit in the same spot under a workbench. Space is at a premium in my little shop (converted garage), so equipment size is an important factor.
I plan to try out the new blasting nozzle soon, but I'm waiting for a new compressor to arrive in about a week and a half. My old compressor was working fine, but I've had it for many years, and it had been a while since I checked inside the tank for corrosion. I disconnected the tubing, peered inside, and found that there were several small round holes developing in the bottom of the tank. When I probed them with a TIG filler rod, they seemed to be quite deep, so I decided to order a new compressor, since I couldn't find a replacement tank for that model. However, I'll keep the old motor and two-cylinder compressor as spares or for use as a possible backup compressor if I run across a good tank at a bargain price. The new compressor is a 20-gallon, max 200 PSI DeWALT, which should have roughly the same footprint and height as my old compressor, so it should fit in the same spot under a workbench. Space is at a premium in my little shop (converted garage), so equipment size is an important factor.
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You might consider getting some desiccant gel packs to keep the humidity low inside the storage container to keep the electrode flux dry. Here are a couple of references with some information about flux, rod storage, humidity, re-drying, etc.:
https://www.hilco-welding.com/media/download/file/7/a/7a._handling_and_storage.pdf
https://www.millerwelds.com/resourc...t-so-simple-questions-about-common-electrodes
Connect your old pump unit up to your new tank & that will give you a compressor with the combined cfm of both pumps.
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That's actually a good idea, and it's something that I'd consider doing if I needed the extra CFM. As it happens, the CFM rating of the new compressor (6.2 SCFM @ 90 PSI) should be able to keep up with almost all of my existing air tools. The blasting cabinet is probably the most air-hungry of my most-used tools, and with its relatively small 3/16" nozzle fed by a 3/32" air jet, I think that the compressor should allow me to blast continuously, or pretty close to it. I'd say that my needle scaler probably requires more air, but I don't use it very often, so I can get by with a slightly shortened duty cycle. Space is extremely lacking in the shop, so the old compressor pump and motor will likely have to be stored in the attic above the shop. If I ever get around to finding a replacement tank for the old compressor pump and motor, I'd probably leave it up at the old house that we're restoring. At the moment, the only compressor I have up there is a small lightweight compressor that I use mostly for nail guns.
I just ordered 2 of these (one for me, one for daughters OH). They have an old house they've bought and are working on, and I've done a couple of bits n bobs to help.
The need for a Multitool arose - which we don't have.... long story short - Aldi online are selling 300w, 240v ones for £12.99!!!
That includes a few tools - but it even states in the blurb that the machine accepts Bosch tooling - and there's a 3-yr Warranty.
The need for a Multitool arose - which we don't have.... long story short - Aldi online are selling 300w, 240v ones for £12.99!!!
That includes a few tools - but it even states in the blurb that the machine accepts Bosch tooling - and there's a 3-yr Warranty.
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Probably best to start a new thread.
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I've had quite a few of the Aldi multi-tools over the years, handy for when a proper grinder won't fit. I buy the reinforced cutting discs from eBay at a few quid for 50, and they're great. Like several of my power tools, the strain relief on the mains cable has broken up - I thought I'd kept all my old dead ones and was hoping to swap one across, but it looks as if I've had a rare "tidying up" moment and chucked them out. Warranty is good too - when the first collet wore away (probably because I was using a mini carbide burr to grind weld down in tight corners) I got in touch with them, they don't do spare collets so they sent the entire kit.
Ooh! Have you got a linky for the FleaBay discs please?
Never thought about using one with a carbide burr like that! Does it work well? (I do get a bit wary using a die grinder in tight spaces due to the tendency to grab and kick - thinking the multitool wouldn't do that?)
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Jumping on the forum bandwagon & a little awkward spot 1/4" ratchet for screwdriver bits:
The ratchet-y thing has a 1/4" drive slot in the end so it can be used as a screwdriver where space allows:
but it's main use will be screws where there's not much room:
The ratchet-y thing has a 1/4" drive slot in the end so it can be used as a screwdriver where space allows:
but it's main use will be screws where there's not much room:
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£13 from amazon - link hereOk price and place please!
I want one
I'm assuming you mean the ratchet thingy; the king dick screwdriver was also from amazon, but the link to that has already been posted!
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Got this from Laser long while back, really nicely made, for whizzing things up by hand in ultimate tight space situations. https://uk.farnell.com/laser/5433/f...=AFC-CJ-UK-8989328&gross_price=true&source=CJ
Depending on strength of your mits, you can get things surprisingly tight. and then do last nip up with something bigger if needed/space dependant, might measure on a torque wrench what I can get it up to
Thanks @Dr.Al, another tool in the basket - bloody nightmare place
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I've used ratchet spanners as bit drivers to get in tight spacers and in extreme cases have ground the bit shorter.
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I've done similar before, although when I've done it, I've found that there needs to be a bit of extra space behind the spanner so you can put your finger on the back of the bit. Without that, the spanner slides along the bit if you're pushing onto the screwdriver. The one I just got from amazon has a closed (or at least reduced diameter) back to the pocket, so the bit can't slide further into the spanner.
do this fairly regularly, a lot of kit now has these daft wee parts that are diffcult to get to. have a small round magnet that I stick on the end of the spanner, that seems to hold the bits in place well enough, depending on how tight the screw is....
