Baur rebuildathon - ON THE ROAD

drjim · Post by **drjim** » Sat May 01, 2010 12:00 am

Bring the first aid kit and I'll make sure there's someone able to use it.

There's socket sets, spring compressors, several compressors, welders, plasma cutter, big hoists engine cranes, spray booth etc at the unit. If you all bring some bits/bobs like sockets etc we will be fine.

I can't do Halal but will make sure munchies for most peeps are there. I think it'll be a disposable BBQ on duty.

Looking forward to it and feeling slightly humbled by the generosity of everyone who is coming out to help me sort my car.

Jim

Jacko · Post by **Jacko** » Sat May 01, 2010 12:05 am

angle grinder, - we'll have three then
massive socket set, - can't hurt having more tools
breaker bar, - best tool in my chest tbh - alongside the hammer selection
blow torch, - got gas axe available if we need it

exhaust system, - need

radiator, - need

selection of nuts n bolts. - always useful
and a first aid kit lol - i've got a roll of masking tape - what more do you need?

Jacko · Post by **Jacko** » Sat May 01, 2010 12:07 am

drjim wrote:spray booth

Erm don't get your hopes up guys - all will become apparent.

drjim · Post by **drjim** » Sat May 01, 2010 12:09 am

I've never been brave enough to fire up the O/A in the unit, but maybe it'd be good for cooking burgers on...

I have 3 grinders in my tool chest, just short on wire brushes and flap discs after everyone else used them.

Some rattle cans were delivered today, hopefully the code is right and they are saphirblau.

drjim · Post by **drjim** » Sat May 01, 2010 12:10 am

Jacko wrote:
drjim wrote:spray booth
Erm don't get your hopes up guys - all will become apparent.

OK it's more of a gazebo at an angle, but if you get the fan in the right place it's pretty good.

Jacko · Post by **Jacko** » Sat May 01, 2010 12:15 am

Ohh you've given the game away!

I pinched a flap disk

I'll get a replacement at hafruads in the morn - been meaning to get a selection off the bay for a while...

drjim · Post by **drjim** » Sat May 01, 2010 12:22 am

Not a problem mate - don't pay halfrauds prices. Parflo is much cheaper, just not open on Saturday!

nas80 · Post by **nas80** » Sat May 01, 2010 12:28 am

i went bnq earlier and i couldnt find the flap disk / wirebrush that will fit my grinder. i was looking round for ages and ended up getting bored and going home.

Jacko · Post by **Jacko** » Sat May 01, 2010 12:28 am

Parflow is never open when i'm around

I've got knot wheels, cups and nylon wheels although they are getting a little worn out now. I've got a Halfords trade card so may get some discount - still overpriced though.

Jacko · Post by **Jacko** » Sat May 01, 2010 12:37 am

nas80 wrote:i went bnq earlier and i couldnt find the flap disk / wirebrush that will fit my grinder. i was looking round for ages and ended up getting bored and going home.

I get most of my consumables from ebay and get them delivered to work - saves me having to take time out to pay over the odds for these things, buy on ebay and you normally get them in a day or two and saves any messing about. I like to buy in bulk to get the price as low as possible like cutting disks, gloves, paint etc

nas80 · Post by **nas80** » Sat May 01, 2010 12:47 am

yeah lol - i should have really of thought about this a week ago - i think ill leave the grinder at home and bring my wire brush instead!

Jacko · Post by **Jacko** » Sat May 01, 2010 12:52 am

What is it that you need to clean, i've got a shot blasting cab you're welcome to use.

nas80 · Post by **nas80** » Sat May 01, 2010 12:55 am

i was gonna clean the baur lol

Jacko · Post by **Jacko** » Sat May 01, 2010 1:02 am

Bring some media and i'll take the gun out of the cab and we'll roll the baur outside!

Alloy oxide is too expensive to sweep down the drain - anyone know where you can buy soda in bulk??

Reck · Post by **Reck** » Sat May 01, 2010 8:16 pm

Hi! Newish Manc member here. Thought I'd pop in and say hello.

I would have liked to come down and help out tomorrow (absolute noob at the mech stuff, but I could have done an easy job..) but my exams are in a weeks time. Maybe I can make it next time.

Good luck!