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Hitch
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Its a 150, so will run from a 13 amp supply relatively untroubled.
Probably similar to the one you were using Chez, just a fair bit smaller.
A lot of people call them Oxford welders, thats a brand name.
Duty cycle will be very high, and build quality is very heavy. Can be used as a basis for a TIG setup with the addition of a box of tricks. |
I was watching some Tig welding today at Training2000 as I have been on a turning course all week and made some components for work, which needed welding. Tig is very impressive  |
You didnt get a play on the TIG then? Its a joy to do Tig welding, most of the time.
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Hitch
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I was picking up a load of supplies, and noticed a long reach pzd2 screwdriver, so i picked up one of them. Silverline 
But its very rare ill use it 
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Hoovie
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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Silverline? lucky you will only need to use it rarely
I bought an RS Components long reach PZ2 driver in 1988 (an essential tool for me then) and still use it to this day
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chippymike
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| long reach pozi2's are the best screwdriver for adjusting wall units so handy |
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ZootCadillac
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Last tool ( of any note ) that I bought was a De Walt DC935 14.4v Cordless XRP combi. Given that I had already 5 batteries and the fact that it was brand new in a brand new box with 2 recond batteries and a new charger for £79 I snaffled it up a bit quick.
I got a 10m Stanley powerlock tape a couple of weeks back becaus some little urchin stole my usual one ( I get very fond of a tape measure and hate to buy new, even if they are identical ) |
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ultimatehandyman
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Hitch
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Digital verniers save loads of time.
I use mine loads, to check thickness, measuring folds, setting machines, checking drill bit sizes, holes sizes... Also handy to convert mm to decimal inces.
Mine must be 7 or 8 years old, a Mitutoyo one, cost about £50 iirc. Free fridge magnet, free calendar, free bottle of plonk
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Jaeger_S2k
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Hitch
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Got a set of drifts the other day.
For thoose that dont know, they are a long slow taper punch, that you knock through holes in steelwork to line them up. And in some cases, beat them through a misaligned hole to open it up a bit to get the bolt through.
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Thanks Hitch, we get the d..................
hat,coat............."TAXI!"
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Hoovie
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Got one of these today
Solderpro 70 Gas Soldering Iron Kit
Current irons are shagged. Used this one just now and it is the Dogs
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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| NWS VDE cable strippers and combination pliers plus Wera screwdriver set |
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dewalt dw703 chopsaw £125 from b&q bargain  |
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