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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3525 on: March 12, 2017, 06:43:21 AM »
Quote from: speewa158 on March 12, 2017, 06:40:27 AM
The Next trip will be the trip you need to have the kit you removed ,,,,,, you know that don't you  ???        :'(  Have you upgraded the Road Side  Care    ???

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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3526 on: March 12, 2017, 03:33:51 PM »
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Will remove the winch today (-35kg).

Correction....-46kg....
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What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3527 on: March 12, 2017, 07:00:27 PM »
Thought today would be a good day to run a bit of WD-40 over my poles.

Which reminded me I need to change my hitch from AT35


To DO35


Stripped a bolt with my $35 Craftright socket set


So had to go to the big green box to get something more suitable


And forgot to get a 20mm socket.
Ah well, there's always tomorrow.

Weekends are expensive.


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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3528 on: March 12, 2017, 07:01:23 PM »
ls this anything to do with the price of juice     ???    ???  lt seem to have gone through the roof ,,,,,on a long weekend,,,,, Whod Have  Thunk  ??? :cheers:
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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3529 on: March 13, 2017, 07:12:18 AM »
Successful weekend, left Side of trailer now has new brake backing plate assembly fitted and new bearings. Still trying to source replacement shocks so the wheel remains off for the time being. Also wired in a new merit plug.

Unfortunately, without any harsh treatment on my part, two of the four screw holes of the switch panel decided to crack and part company from the panel. There might be a bit of plastic for the screws to bite into, but on discussion with my wife, she said, why wouldn't you just replace it.

Well, it's a BEP contour 1000, 6 switches and fuses. The cheapest I can find it at is $109. Just seems a waste given the panel is totally fine apart from the above.

Also played with LED's and Anderson pole connectors for the first time
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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3530 on: March 13, 2017, 07:10:40 PM »
Got the stupid thing off.



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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3531 on: March 13, 2017, 07:18:18 PM »
As per instructions l toiled  rewiring the taillights of  the CFA  Community lnfo trailer . Sealing up all/any gaps in the gull wing tradie trailer  . Removing stuff that wasn't required in the new plan . Later l will be charge with refit for educational purposes of the local public , & the wheel bearings upgrade .
lm so glad l have come to a sleepy country town where nothing happens     >:D
As long as it gives back to the community    :cup: :cup:             :cheers:
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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3532 on: March 14, 2017, 12:34:07 PM »
Well more sorting getting there bloody hard working out what to take /pack and turf.And yesterday modified a tool box to fit ute .
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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3533 on: March 14, 2017, 05:55:02 PM »
finished my electrical control box for near the bed (finally)...



power comes in via the anderson plug (with an on/off switch) and then is distributed to four pairs of anderson powerpoles and a cigarette socket...




this should control our two 12v ceiling fans and our reading light...


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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3534 on: March 14, 2017, 08:08:33 PM »
Nice job mate :cup:


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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3535 on: March 14, 2017, 08:15:38 PM »
Quote from: sol on March 14, 2017, 08:08:33 PM
Nice job mate :cup:


       :cheers:

thanks, mate...

i am getting better at making these types of boxes, and i actually like making them, so that's a bonus... :)
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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3536 on: March 15, 2017, 06:56:37 PM »
Did a bit of additional rust proofing before switching hitches


Finally. Looking good too.


And tidied up a bit of electrics.


I'm starting to feel like I'm ready for Easter. Next up, hot water.


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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3537 on: March 16, 2017, 08:06:09 AM »
Hi Paceman,
Could you add a link for the power pole panel mount?  I bought the power poles from ALS and i couldn't find the mounts?
Is this it?
http://andersonconnect.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36_64&products_id=253
 
Thanks
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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3538 on: March 16, 2017, 08:31:47 AM »
Quote from: Chappie on March 16, 2017, 08:06:09 AM
Hi Paceman,
Could you add a link for the power pole panel mount?  I bought the power poles from ALS and i couldn't find the mounts?
Is this it?
http://andersonconnect.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36_64&products_id=253
 
Thanks
Iain


too easy... :)

i buy all my anderson products from these guys (which you already have):

www.connector-techals.com.au

if i am just after connectors/contacts, i use their ebay site:

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Connector-Tech-ALS?_rdc=1


BUT, as you have already found, they don't sell the mounts from the ebay site  ??? , so you have to go to their actual web site store...


mounts:

https://www.connector-techals.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=1470G1


locking pin:

https://www.connector-techals.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=110G9


my advice is to get more locking pins than what you need, because i have lost a couple very easily... :)

there are bigger mounts if you need them as well...


the following document has the hole size (knockout) required for this particular mount:

http://www.andersonpower.com/_global-assets/downloads/pdf/114167s1.pdf


this page has the document/drawing listing for all mounts:

http://www.andersonpower.com/us/en/products/power-pak/powerpole-pak.aspx



hope this helps...





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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3539 on: March 16, 2017, 09:08:24 AM »
Thanks, very helpful.
I will head round to them sometime and collect what I need.
What have you found to be the best way to cut the plastic boxes?
I have been using a coping saw and a file which can be a bit tedious.
Thanks again.
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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3540 on: March 16, 2017, 09:13:06 AM »
Quote from: Chappie on March 16, 2017, 09:08:24 AM
What have you found to be the best way to cut the plastic boxes?
I have been using a coping saw and a file which can be a bit tedious.

I've been using a Dremel for my boxes I make, very easy to take too much off though.
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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3541 on: March 16, 2017, 09:19:37 AM »
Quote from: NerdyAUS on March 16, 2017, 09:13:06 AM
I've been using a Dremel for my boxes I make, very easy to take too much off though.

+1...

i have found the small round router-type bit works best, but don't go too fast as you will melt the plastic...

if in doubt, cut smaller than the cutout size, then use the sanding bit to enlarge, if required...
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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3542 on: March 16, 2017, 11:01:16 AM »
Thanks Nerdy and Paceman, might have to have a look at Dremels.
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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3543 on: March 16, 2017, 11:08:16 AM »
Quote from: Chappie on March 16, 2017, 11:01:16 AM
Thanks Nerdy and Paceman, might have to have a look at Dremels.
One of the most used tools in my kit.  :cup: :cup:
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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3544 on: March 16, 2017, 11:12:28 AM »
Quote from: Chappie on March 16, 2017, 11:01:16 AM
Thanks Nerdy and Paceman, might have to have a look at Dremels.

if you do, get the one with the flexible shaft, like this one:

https://www.bunnings.com.au/dremel-3000-2-30-130w-30-piece-corded-rotary-tool-kit_p6280040


i have this exact model and the flexible shaft works a treat.  makes it easier to use... IMO...

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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3545 on: March 16, 2017, 11:14:08 AM »
Quote from: paceman on March 16, 2017, 11:12:28 AM
if you do, get the one with the flexible shaft, like this one:

https://www.bunnings.com.au/dremel-3000-2-30-130w-30-piece-corded-rotary-tool-kit_p6280040

i have this exact model and the flexible shaft works a treat.  makes it easier to use... IMO...


I bought the battery powered one, but ended up buying the flexishaft too. It get's too heavy using it without the flexishaft, you can be a lot more precise with it.
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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3546 on: March 16, 2017, 11:23:20 AM »
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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3547 on: March 16, 2017, 11:28:05 AM »
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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3548 on: March 16, 2017, 11:51:25 AM »
Thanks Noel, I think the trade tools one is a bit smaller but does have EZ SpeedClic which allegedly,     
"allow for quick and easy accessory changes." 
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Re: What did you do in your shed / man cave today?
« Reply #3549 on: March 17, 2017, 07:03:23 PM »
More like what did I do to my man cave. Gone from single carport to double garage. Got the roof on today. Very happy. More work to be done on the front.






Next is cut the arches out, render everything.
Then Cape Leveque for some R&R before attacking the front yard.

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