Today I ordered

[JOEPRO]

I've got one of that exact bead roller, they are much better with some modifications out the box as the dies/gears are only allen screwed to the shafts and not into flats or features, just onto the round shaft so slip when you start to do thicker stuff or just when they feel like it really.
On mine the clearance fit on the shaft to the frame (theres no bushes there) was bad too, so I made some bronze bushes up and I machined the bit where the dies go on too as they weren't concentric to the shafts and sleeved them back to original size too.
If you have a lathe, its easy to make up new dies to tip and other useful things.
I've since motorized mine with a foot pedal connected to the electronics/motor out of a exercise wobble board which makes it a 1 person job to use and gives you more control rather than 2.
For the money, its a great starting point for a decent tool.

Thanks for that, I don't have a lathe but likely will at some point in the distant future.

For the slipping issue I could maby drill a hole on the shaft for the Allen grub screw to get a proper bite. I'll see how it goes I do have a step to form in the cill ends which will be substantially better quality and faster done with one of these.

 

[dobbslc]

You don't have a lathe?
Get to the back of the queue

 

[MattF]

I'm close, so close to ordering this.

Milwaukee M12IR-201B (3/8") Compact Impact Ratchet

• Max. Torque: 47Nm• Load Speed: 250rpm• Length: 274mm• LED Work Light• Flexible battery system: works with all Milwaukee M12 batteriesMilwaukee M12™ M12IR-201B Sub Compact 3/8" Ratchet has a heavy duty full metal gearbox and gears for superior durability and maximum torque. Pneumatic...

www.toolstation.com

@MattF do I have permission to deviate from the blue???
Also are they any good?

I've disowned you. Dobbs who? Never heard of him.

 

[Kram]

Ordered a Makita 2.5Ah 40v XGT battery. Should be half the weight of the 5Ah's, and better on the arms for light /ladder work

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08CKSDY2L

Now that I have the XGT system I want to buy the normal tools for it, drill, grinder... They do look great spec

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082HV5XG9

https://www.makita.co.nz/products/model/GA050GZ

However I rarely use these tools at the moment, and my Fakita 18v seem adequate for what I do..

 

[JOEPRO]

I'm close, so close to ordering this.

Milwaukee M12IR-201B (3/8") Compact Impact Ratchet

• Max. Torque: 47Nm• Load Speed: 250rpm• Length: 274mm• LED Work Light• Flexible battery system: works with all Milwaukee M12 batteriesMilwaukee M12™ M12IR-201B Sub Compact 3/8" Ratchet has a heavy duty full metal gearbox and gears for superior durability and maximum torque. Pneumatic...

www.toolstation.com

@MattF do I have permission to deviate from the blue???
Also are they any good?

They are OK but important to note they won't break loose any bolts on their own. You use it as a normal ratchet to break the bolt loose first then press the button to spin the bolt out.

It's Milwaukee impact ratchets which can do both functions.

Honestly, if you don't already have one an m12 stubby 3/8 impact gun is FAR more useful.

 

[Robotstar5]

My new shed ordered today, should be about 4 weeks, even managed to negotiate a bit of discount

 

[dobbslc]

Honestly, if you don't already have one an m12 stubby 3/8 impact gun is FAR more useful.

Problem with one of those is it won't fit down the back of the radiator.

 

[JOEPRO]

My 4th M18 grinder but this time it was because it was a flat head version. For me working at cars this will get into tighter spaces.

Spares or repairs so I'll have to repair it also - most likely bearings gone or hopefully that's all it is.

Flat head ones fetch a premium over the regular shape.

 

[JOEPRO]

Today I won an ebay auction on a good used Sykes Pickavant Mini Ductor Venom. (Bolt induction heater)

More than I wanted to pay but they are some of the top of line ductors so are pricey and whilst I've wanted one for years I didn't want to take the chance on cheap ones as they would likely be unreliable.

I'll post details and pics when it hopefully arrives safely next week

It's one of these

 

[My Old Landy]

My 82 year old neighbour has asked me to purchase one of those battery operated chain saws for her
I have managed to talk her out of that and instead I have ordered a reciprocating saw for her
Hopefully she will not hurt herself but she is a determined lady!

 

[Farside]

This seemed to cheap not to buy

VEVOR 304 Stainless Steel Cable 3/16 Inch 7 X 19 Steel Wire Rope 250Feet Steel Cable for Railing Decking DIY Balustrade | VEVOR UK

VEVOR Stainless Steel Cable Railing offers 3700lbs breaking strength, T304 stainless steel, and a smooth, burr-free surface for versatile indoor and outdoor use.

www.vevor.co.uk

I thought so too, so have just ordered one.

 

[Dapph2]

I've finally got back into the www after unintentionally totally wiping my hard drive in an attempt to make it quicker than a snail in hibernation and dropping off line .
Obviously I lost every sodding thing on it including all sites & passwords stored on it.
I'm in the process of registering the fifty or more sites I normally played on , Having to input a new handle so it's no longer DAPP but has become DAPP2.

Today I ordered a ( eBay £35 ) new air driven pop riveter as my damaged hands & shoulder no longer allow ne to use long handled or plier type riveters.
I've also had to bite the bullet and buy a new eBay £ 250 ) 13 inch wide planer thicknesses as I'm not able to use a big heavy electric hand planer any more .

Since I was here as DAPP we have received a ( Ali express ) Robooter powered wheel chair from China ( ordered 10 Jan 2025 for £1873 delivered to my door 14 April , eBay price today is £ 2999 from Cornwall . My lass is chuffed to bits with it and the savings .

So I'm doing what she does and am spending what we've saved

 

[Dapph2]

My new shed ordered today, should be about 4 weeks, even managed to negotiate a bit of discount

Pictures & approx price please or a link ,, We might be in the market for one

 

[RWD3M]

I've finally got back into the www after unintentionally totally wiping my hard drive in an attempt to make it quicker than a snail in hibernation and dropping off line .
Obviously I lost every sodding thing on it including all sites & passwords stored on it.
I'm in the process of registering the fifty or more sites I normally played on , Having to input a new handle so it's no longer DAPP but has become DAPP2.

Today I ordered a ( eBay £35 ) new air driven pop riveter as my damaged hands & shoulder no longer allow ne to use long handled or plier type riveters.
I've also had to bite the bullet and buy a new eBay £ 250 ) 13 inch wide planer thicknesses as I'm not able to use a big heavy electric hand planer any more .

Since I was here as DAPP we have received a ( Ali express ) Robooter powered wheel chair from China ( ordered 10 Jan 2025 for £1873 delivered to my door 14 April , eBay price today is £ 2999 from Cornwall . My lass is chuffed to bits with it and the savings .

So I'm doing what she does and am spending what we've saved

As you're no stranger around here I would think the mods might be able to get you back in as DAPP

 

[Dapph2]

As you're no stranger around here I would think the mods might be able to get you back in as DAPP

That would be brilliant , I have had to get a new email addy as well perhaps one will PM me with contact details etc. of how to proceed .
I did ask Fizzy & Old Davey using my What's app account to speak to the site mods on my behalf but have not had a replay to date .

 

[RWD3M]

That would be brilliant , I have had to get a new email addy as well perhaps one will PM me with contact details etc. of how to proceed .
I did ask Fizzy & Old Davey using my What's app account to speak to the site mods on my behalf but have not had a replay to date .

I've 'reported' the post above so someone will see it soon enough.

 

[Dapph2]

I've 'reported' the post above so someone will see it soon enough.

Thanks

 

[Robotstar5]

That would be brilliant , I have had to get a new email addy as well perhaps one will PM me with contact details etc. of how to proceed .
I did ask Fizzy & Old Davey using my What's app account to speak to the site mods on my behalf but have not had a replay to date .

I've sent a password reset to the outlook address beginning mister.....

 

[Robotstar5]

Pictures & approx price please or a link ,, We might be in the market for one

This is the one I'm going for although they only offer free fitting within a 15 mile radius.

 

[Dapph2]

This is the one I'm going for although they only offer free fitting within a 15 mile radius.

Tis a bit tiny for my needs . . We are looking at 3.5 m X 8 m construct with a polished concrete floor giving the max 28 sq. mtr. allowed without a planning permit