Topic: TJ Long Arm Project "Designed in the Pub, Built in a Shed" (Read 28730 times)

JamesH · « **Reply #25 on:** May 06, 2010, 04:31:16 PM »

Thanks - Exact Fab seems to have closed, I guess I'll have to pay up with one of the others.

Alucardtnuoc · « **Reply #26 on:** May 06, 2010, 06:11:23 PM »

Quote from: Dave69 on May 05, 2010, 10:02:40 PM

no problem using a grinder left or right handed, but i have a problem being chased by one after it kicks and it then gets dropped

So, Dude, if you saw this coming toward you you would do what exactly?

Dave69 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 06, 2010, 10:08:03 PM »

stand to the side and let it run down the track.

Warthog · « **Reply #28 on:** May 07, 2010, 01:45:55 AM »

I think a thread on Grinder-Fu is needed?

L.I.J.O (Asylum) is moving the grinder back towards himself, while the disc rotation is spinning in the opposed direction.

Dave69 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 07, 2010, 09:25:00 AM »

you might need to take on the teacher role there and show the best way is side to side not infront of you going away and back towards the stomach area

doublej · « **Reply #30 on:** May 07, 2010, 08:01:26 PM »

sideways youwould have no real control if it did kick - there is no trick to it - it just takes hours of it in your hand till you are comfortable with the tool and know what it feels like.

when we building again mates?

wildwood · « **Reply #31 on:** May 07, 2010, 08:30:35 PM »

Took the guard off mine the other day and .............. yes it caught the pinkie........ good thing is a 1mm cutting disc sears the flesh so that by the time the damage is done 'ya all healed up'

Don't recommend it tho

doublej · « **Reply #32 on:** May 07, 2010, 10:27:52 PM »

stop being a baby wildwood i havent had guards on mine since they entered the shop - they get in my way more than do good.

wildwood · « **Reply #33 on:** May 07, 2010, 10:32:34 PM »

I know its all your fault Double J ........... It was at yours that I first experienced 'no guards' and thought....'Mmmnnn that's easier to work with'

king cj · « **Reply #34 on:** May 07, 2010, 10:46:56 PM »

Quote from: doublej on May 07, 2010, 08:01:26 PM

sideways youwould have no real control if it did kick - there is no trick to it - it just takes hours of it in your hand till you are comfortable with the tool and know what it feels like.

when we building again mates?

must resist, must resist, oh fuck it i cant!

Tragic · « **Reply #35 on:** May 08, 2010, 12:18:25 AM »

I do this shit for a living, and have done for the last 20 odd years. Yeah, I've taken liberties with power tools and I have the scars to prove it

I've also seen the damage a kicked-back and flailing angle grinder can do to the human body, no matter how comfortable the user was with it.

I keep the guards ON! They're there for a fucking good reason!!

Lornaben · « **Reply #36 on:** May 08, 2010, 02:13:11 AM »

Gotta agree with Tragic, I been usin em for years with guards on and off. I've had several kickbacks but only one without the guard ....

I was very lucky in hindsight, it took the glove right off my hand and jammed itself ..... if it hadn't I'm pretty sure my kids wouldn't exist ....

Leave the guards on

Warthog · « **Reply #37 on:** May 08, 2010, 12:50:45 PM »

O.k

For all those whom want to use an angle grinder safely do so. For those who dont, carry on on, but be really really really careful

If anyone wishes to waste 10mins of there life below is a youtube clip of how to angle grind

How to use an Angle Grinder

Now play safe children

Bubba · « **Reply #38 on:** May 08, 2010, 09:12:42 PM »

is ther a how not to use one vid

Warthog · « **Reply #39 on:** May 29, 2010, 09:31:26 PM »

Slow progress, would've like to got the lower mounts sorted but! Rain forced a Retreat to the garage for today.

Pinion Angle set-up

Start of Uppers crossmember.

Xmember glued into place for set-up (basic shape, will be fettled with at a later date) Should be 10 1/2" of separation between upper and lower links. Upper links are gonna be mounted on the front face of the xmember,

These Clarke Plasma Disc are crap! One cut through 50mm box and its done for

Chassis mounts mock up:

Alucardtnuoc · « **Reply #40 on:** May 29, 2010, 09:43:11 PM »

Istead of meesing around with angle grinders to cut your steel, toddle off down to B&Q and get one of those Evolution Compound sliding mitre saw. They have a general purpose TCT blade that cuts through box section like butter. They cost about £90 and it is probably the most useful tool I have ever bought.

Will post photos of it and what I have cut with it if you are interested.

Nexus · « **Reply #41 on:** May 31, 2010, 11:03:33 PM »

I have the an Evolution 10" Blade compound saw cost me £180 but its already saved me more than than that in time and accuracy, new blades are about £30, and it cut damn near anything. Cut 3mm 50mm box no trouble and also 1/4" x 8" plate.

Cheers
Nick

wildwood · « **Reply #42 on:** June 01, 2010, 12:12:15 AM »

Got an Evolution from Machine Mart on VAT fee day

Did my rock sliders with it. Cut the stuff for rear bumper before welding and have just cut about 100 metres of 20mm round bar and 6mm x 30mm flat bar for steel fencing all stuff that would not be accurate with a cut off disc.

doublej · « **Reply #43 on:** June 05, 2010, 07:12:17 AM »

wheres my updates?

?? i started at 530am today.....do you know where your Fu is at?

Warthog · « **Reply #44 on:** June 06, 2010, 11:35:10 PM »

Quote from: doublej on June 05, 2010, 07:12:17 AM

wheres my updates??? i started at 530am today.....do you know where your Fu is at?

The FUooker hit me on the Head!

Asylums Jeep attack! 4 hours up A&E and a few staples and i returned for more

Warthog · « **Reply #45 on:** June 06, 2010, 11:37:33 PM »

Slow progress. But the axle is under and another wknd should finish the rear.

Chassis uppers and lowers

Uppers in Pro

Lowers tacked in place

Upper link on mount

Where we are at with the lowers and pinion.

Safety first

As i dont want this to happen again!

This Jeep owes me!

RAIN! Axles under and the truck wheeled to the side for next weekend!

momos · « **Reply #46 on:** June 06, 2010, 11:53:02 PM »

omg yes i bet it was painful but how?

Bubba · « **Reply #47 on:** June 06, 2010, 11:54:00 PM »

ouch that hurts just lookin at it

isle of man · « **Reply #48 on:** June 06, 2010, 11:55:36 PM »

MOCAJ · « **Reply #49 on:** June 07, 2010, 12:03:27 AM »

ouch, be careful guys

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