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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Debs. on 05 July 2009, 15:54:50
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With the OOF 'glitterati' away in East Angular...... ;D
We "stay-behinds" are left to our own 'devices' (electrical ones in my case!).....`bit of TIG welding on my hydraulic log-splitter project (#2):
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/CleverCollies/DSCF6533-2.jpg)
What`s everyone else upto today?
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Presently doing a wood shed in the old orchard.
Have accumulated a lot of cut wood in the past so I need somewhere to keep it.
Only trouble is, before I go much further I need to take 5, 40ft leylandii away. The finer material I'll pass throught the shredder but the heavier limbs will have to be reduced to log form............. and a log splitter would be just what the tree doctor ordered.
Will watch with interest on you progress Debs :y
Will take some pics when I work out how to operate my new camera (Samsung WB500)
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I'm continuing to sort out all those "useful bits" I picked up over the years. Just come across a satellite Sky2PC card I never knew I had !.
PS anyone want some ISA network cards, RJ45 or BNC ;D ;D ;D
Ken
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I met my hero today [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
(http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp298/jumbobreakfastroll/SP_A0048.jpg)
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With the OOF 'glitterati' away in East Angular...... ;D
We "stay-behinds" are left to our own 'devices' (electrical ones in my case!).....`bit of TIG welding on my hydraulic log-splitter project (#2):
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/CleverCollies/DSCF6533-2.jpg)
What`s everyone else upto today?
Ouch, your arms :'( I got a leather bolero I use, gives total coverage from sparks, esp when working overhead.
Ken
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not a lot --- been confined to quarters for a few days with a chest infection. Back to the office on the 'morrow :-/
Didn't realise just how weak I felt until I tried a trip to town this morning :-[
Have a feeling I am going to be desk-bound at work ::)
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not a lot --- been confined to quarters for a few days with a chest infection. Back to the office on the 'morrow :-/
Didn't realise just how weak I felt until I tried a trip to town this morning :-[
Have a feeling I am going to be desk-bound at work ::)
.....softly softly catchee monkey is the one to use HC ;)
Hope you're back to normal soon :y :y
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i may have swallowed to much alcohol but that looks like "arc welding"to me
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With the OOF 'glitterati' away in East Angular...... ;D
We "stay-behinds" are left to our own 'devices' (electrical ones in my case!).....`bit of TIG welding on my hydraulic log-splitter project (#2):
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/CleverCollies/DSCF6533-2.jpg)
What`s everyone else upto today?
A few of us are also staying behind in sympathy Debs, @ East Anglia for another night's frivolity! :-*
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not a lot --- been confined to quarters for a few days with a chest infection. Back to the office on the 'morrow :-/
Didn't realise just how weak I felt until I tried a trip to town this morning :-[
Have a feeling I am going to be desk-bound at work ::)
:yHere`s hoping you`ll be fully recovered as soon as possible H.C......don`t overdo 'things' and give the day-job only as much as you feel able `this week; health and family are far-more important. ;)
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Went for a walk around Swansea marina and SA1 development and just had steak and chips for dinner :y
got home just before it started to rain 8-)
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too much sun at waddington yesterday ( day )
---- "----- alcohol last night
so having a very quite and sun free day :y :y
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I met my hero today [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
(http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp298/jumbobreakfastroll/SP_A0048.jpg)
Ooooh one of my favourites. Where did you see that? :y
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i may have swallowed to much alcohol but that looks like "arc welding"to me
I,m probabably more drunk than you are and it is definitley arc welding.
besisides, whoever tigged a log splitter?
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i may have swallowed to much alcohol but that looks like "arc welding"to me
I,m probabably more drunk than you are and it is definitley arc welding.
besisides, whoever tigged a log splitter?
Yes the pic is of MMA but also fabricated the valve actuator linkages in stainless that was TIG`d. ;)
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i may have swallowed to much alcohol but that looks like "arc welding"to me
I,m probabably more drunk than you are and it is definitley arc welding.
besisides, whoever tigged a log splitter?
Yes the pic is of MMA but also fabricated the valve actuator linkages in stainless that was TIG`d. ;)
Well that must be a very posh log splitter then :)
Are you running it from a tractor or does it have its own pump?
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Well that must be a very posh log splitter then :)
Are you running it from a tractor or does it have its own pump?
I have a portable hyd. power pack to hand (ex. Fire and Rescue), but the ram I have for the splitter, is quite a large one (100mm. dia. x 750mm. stroke) and I worry the cycle time will be too slow with such a small displacement pump....so, there`s always the Dickey-John on hand to boss the oil about. :y
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/CleverCollies/Heatwave166.jpg)
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Thats a naughty pic....bare skin with electric welding.....nasty case of sun burn coming that persons way! ;D
I have to say, I wish I could afford a good TIG welder!
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I met my hero today [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
(http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp298/jumbobreakfastroll/SP_A0048.jpg)
got to admit i watched the dukes of hazard 5-6 times last night just for the the car . Jessica Simpson had nothing to do with it honest :D :D
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what a multi talented lady you are Debs .
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what a multi talented lady you are Debs .
agreed.. :y
but dont burn yourself ! :-/
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With the OOF 'glitterati' away in East Angular...... ;D
We "stay-behinds" are left to our own 'devices' (electrical ones in my case!).....`bit of TIG welding on my hydraulic log-splitter project (#2):
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/CleverCollies/DSCF6533-2.jpg)
What`s everyone else upto today?
I always wondered what you looked like Deb! ;) ;)
Great looking dogs by the way - used to have a rough Haired Collie (lassie style) myself - most intelligent dog I ever had. Used to open doors herself if she wanted to get out of a room - handle & knob! ;D ;D ;D
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Been clearing out the garage after the recent move, sorting tools how I like 'em and getting rid of a lot of crap on eGay. Put some final varnish on the boat so she is ready to launch on 25th (big party down my way if anyone is interested) and did 2 runs to the tip to get rid of some more cardboard boxes.....
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I`ve been sorting the crap out from what me and my brother are keeping and dumping it in the skips at work and today i`ve gotta go to the solicitors and give em the will and a few other items so that they can start the probate process and the selling of the house..... :( you dont know just how much rubbish there is until you start shifting through it do you?....
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With the OOF 'glitterati' away in East Angular...... ;D
We "stay-behinds" are left to our own 'devices' (electrical ones in my case!).....`bit of TIG welding on my hydraulic log-splitter project (#2):
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/CleverCollies/DSCF6533-2.jpg)
What`s everyone else upto today?
This thread fascinated me Debs as I have always fancied doing a bit of welding on cars and my beloved railway steam engines when I was helping to restore them. However, I always managed to shy away from it, being a little concerned about the dangers of doing it and rather letting the men do the job ::) ::) ::) ::)
Judging from the pictiure, you obviously know what you are doing and I can only admire you 8-) 8-).
What was the end results Debs? Have you got any pictures? I do not really know what a "log splitter" is!! ::) ::) :D :D ;)
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Welding is not hard.....you learn basic techniques and the real skill is in the preperation and being able to set the welding device up correctly first.
A log splitter is something like this:
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030718001.jpg)
or
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030715000.jpg)
In simple terms, you use a hydraulic ram to push the log against a fixed wedge to split it down its length
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Welding is not hard.....you learn basic techniques and the real skill is in the preperation and being able to set the welding device up correctly first.
A log splitter is something like this:
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030718001.jpg)
or
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030715000.jpg)
In simple terms, you use a hydraulic ram to push the log against a fixed wedge to split it down its length
Do you do welding lessons ::)
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Welding is not hard.....you learn basic techniques and the real skill is in the preperation and being able to set the welding device up correctly first.
A log splitter is something like this:
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030718001.jpg)
or
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030715000.jpg)
In simple terms, you use a hydraulic ram to push the log against a fixed wedge to split it down its length
Do you do welding lessons ::)
Welding is easy! The skill, as Mark says, is setting the machine up correctly so it produces the strongest weld. I'd teach you if you're ever up this way :y
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Welding is not hard.....you learn basic techniques and the real skill is in the preperation and being able to set the welding device up correctly first.
A log splitter is something like this:
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030718001.jpg)
or
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030715000.jpg)
In simple terms, you use a hydraulic ram to push the log against a fixed wedge to split it down its length
Ah thanks Mark, another day I have learn't something! :-* :-* 8-) 8-) 8-) Never knew these machines existed!! ::) ::) :D ;)
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Welding is not hard.....you learn basic techniques and the real skill is in the preperation and being able to set the welding device up correctly first.
A log splitter is something like this:
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030718001.jpg)
or
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030715000.jpg)
In simple terms, you use a hydraulic ram to push the log against a fixed wedge to split it down its length
Do you do welding lessons ::)
The secret to welding is to get one (not SIP shite though) and have a go.
Sadly, once you can weld you get given more welding to do (like lcoomotive panels!) ;D ;D
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Welding is not hard.....you learn basic techniques and the real skill is in the preperation and being able to set the welding device up correctly first.
A log splitter is something like this:
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030718001.jpg)
or
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030715000.jpg)
In simple terms, you use a hydraulic ram to push the log against a fixed wedge to split it down its length
Do you do welding lessons ::)
Welding is easy! The skill, as Mark says, is setting the machine up correctly so it produces the strongest weld. I'd teach you if you're ever up this way :y
Thanks Wellung, that's kind! :-* :-* 8-) 8-) I may well take you up on that one day, as I think I could save potential future garage bills by knowing this skill. My old Toyota cost me about £200 in welding jobs, as this was the one thing I couldn't do myself. In fact it was one of the reasons I decided to trade in that 19 year old car as I could foresee other welding jobs on the horizon! ::) ::) ;)
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Welding is not hard.....you learn basic techniques and the real skill is in the preperation and being able to set the welding device up correctly first.
A log splitter is something like this:
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030718001.jpg)
or
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030715000.jpg)
In simple terms, you use a hydraulic ram to push the log against a fixed wedge to split it down its length
Do you do welding lessons ::)
The secret to welding is to get one (not SIP shite though) and have a go.
Sadly, once you can weld you get given more welding to do (like lcoomotive panels!) ;D ;D
I am not sure if its worth me purchasing one for the single welding job i have had to do in 4 years of ownership :-/
Cheapest one i could find on machine mart is this:
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/pro-90-mig-welder
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Welding is not hard.....you learn basic techniques and the real skill is in the preperation and being able to set the welding device up correctly first.
A log splitter is something like this:
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030718001.jpg)
or
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030715000.jpg)
In simple terms, you use a hydraulic ram to push the log against a fixed wedge to split it down its length
Do you do welding lessons ::)
The secret to welding is to get one (not SIP shite though) and have a go.
Sadly, once you can weld you get given more welding to do (like lcoomotive panels!) ;D ;D
I am not sure if its worth me purchasing one for the single welding job i have had to do in 4 years of ownership :-/
Cheapest one i could find on machine mart is this:
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/pro-90-mig-welder
Is the spec on that Tunnie reckoned to be ok for most of our 'car jobs'? :-?
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Welding is not hard.....you learn basic techniques and the real skill is in the preperation and being able to set the welding device up correctly first.
A log splitter is something like this:
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030718001.jpg)
or
(http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/library/product/large/03/030715000.jpg)
In simple terms, you use a hydraulic ram to push the log against a fixed wedge to split it down its length
Do you do welding lessons ::)
The secret to welding is to get one (not SIP shite though) and have a go.
Sadly, once you can weld you get given more welding to do (like lcoomotive panels!) ;D ;D
I am not sure if its worth me purchasing one for the single welding job i have had to do in 4 years of ownership :-/
Cheapest one i could find on machine mart is this:
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/pro-90-mig-welder
Is the spec on that Tunnie reckoned to be ok for most of our 'car jobs'? :-?
No idea! :-/