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SubscriberOops... Was this planned, or a spur of the moment thing? All the best with looking for a new one that suits better.Originally Posted by uninformed
Plus the fact that I quit my job today may slow things up.....
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
ForumSage
no, not planned at all. Had a disagreement with the supervisor (long time work partner) things were said...and I knew that it would be no good for me to say. So I just said no worries I will finish up. Packed my gear and left. This was the first time I have walked off a job in 20 years.
If anyone needs a liceneced carpenter in the SEQ area let me know. Fully kitted up and I do domestic, commercial and industrial. Small jobs are fine also
YarnMaster
SupporterI got a house to build in Cooktown!
Was gonna say though - the FMS you picked up - is it hot rolled with mill scale?
If so for such an awesome press I would be cleaing the scale off before proceeding with welding, drilling and tapping.
Makes a good procrastination job whilst you are scheming the design!
S
'95 130 dual cab fender (gone to a better universe)
'10 130 dual cab fender (getting to know it's neurons)
ForumSage
Im guessing it is. It definitely has mill scale. I wasnt aware of the availablity of cold rolled. Im sure it is much more $$$$.I got a house to build in Cooktown!
Was gonna say though - the FMS you picked up - is it hot rolled with mill scale?
If so for such an awesome press I would be cleaing the scale off before proceeding with welding, drilling and tapping.
Makes a good procrastination job whilst you are scheming the design!
S
What would you recommed for cleaning up. I dont like the idea of a grinder with any disc as it ill always scollop. I do have a belt sander and orbital sanders.
ForumSage
Have you got a builder? Are you going Block, steel or timber frame?
ForumSage
Nice project Serg.
Can you throw together a sketch with some basic dimensions? Then anything you need checked is easy.
Including copying it.
Last edited by Dougal; 17th August 2012 at 09:47 AM. Reason: Spelling, grammer & punctuation!
ForumSage
I can draw it on paper, A3 or A1 (i think) I have no idea with doing it on pc though.Nice project Serg.
Can you throw together a sketch with some basic dimensions? Then anything you need checked is easy.
Including copying it.
ForumSage
A3 or A4 is good. Scan it in or just take a photo if you can get it to look right.
YarnMaster
SupporterWay to go Dougal!
I happen to have a near full length of 100x16FMS and a 6m length of 200 x 16kg/m beam just asking to be used for a project.
My chinapress 30T is a hateful, sorry excuse for a piece of machinery.
Mill scale can be a bugger - some people reckon an acid etch helps but mechanical removal is really where its at. I generally use a flapper on the grinder but have heard that cup stones can be used to good effect with minimal scalloping. Maybe throw a heavy grit belt on the sander and give it a whirl?
House plans are at the rough stage - have some drawings low set ground floor (steel posts and bearers) two story stick built with timber floors and colourbond cladding/roofing. Have one of the local builders interested in the job but he is super busy and I get that "tradie" kinda feeling!
Steve
'95 130 dual cab fender (gone to a better universe)
'10 130 dual cab fender (getting to know it's neurons)
YarnMaster
Try to make the distance from the centre of the hole to edge of material not less than 1.5 times the bolt diameter - there are some exceptions (eg. can be a little less for machined or rolled edges), but that keeps it simple and is the universal rule of thumb for structural steel.
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