Hey Guys
I'm looking for a supplier for the QL or Humphee interceptor type trim tabs, there is bugger all shops over here sell them and the ones that do are at twice the price they are sold for over your way.
Any place you could recommend would be appreciated.
Cheers George
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- Sun Jun 22, 2014 2:03 am
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: Trim Tabs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4756
- Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:48 am
- Forum: Alloy Pictures
- Topic: Custom Series Aussie Alloy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5303
Re: Custom Series Aussie Alloy
Hey Chris Na actually it's neither, it's a CNC marine by Steve Chappel. I got a really really good rate offered by onesteel perth for materials and cutting, ended up cheaper to get it down there and shipped up than it was to get cut in melbourne or localy in Darwin even. Your builder in townsville s...
- Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:56 pm
- Forum: Alloy Pictures
- Topic: Custom Series Aussie Alloy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5303
Re: Custom Series Aussie Alloy
Howd'y
I have to catch up with the owner and try and get some water shots, I went out for the water test but all the pic's that were taken were mostly from within the boat.
At the moment this is all I have
I have to catch up with the owner and try and get some water shots, I went out for the water test but all the pic's that were taken were mostly from within the boat.
At the moment this is all I have
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:17 am
- Forum: Alloy Pictures
- Topic: Custom Series Aussie Alloy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5303
Custom Series Aussie Alloy
Hey Guys
Things are a little quiet at the moment so I have the chance to catch up on some computer stuff. thought you would like to see some pic's of the last boat to roll out the door.
It has all be water tested since these photos, and is being used and abused on a regularly basis.
Things are a little quiet at the moment so I have the chance to catch up on some computer stuff. thought you would like to see some pic's of the last boat to roll out the door.
It has all be water tested since these photos, and is being used and abused on a regularly basis.
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 5:17 pm
- Forum: Alloy Pictures
- Topic: new tri hull
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6476
Re: new tri hull
Hey Bob, do you fully weld all your frames to the bottom sheet? I noticed some are and some arn't. It is just that I have recently come under criticism from a former boat builder for fully welding both sides of the frames and was wondering what your take was.
Cheers
Cheers
- Thu Oct 13, 2011 3:44 am
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: Might have to build barges.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 15386
Re: Might have to build barges.
Hey mate, it may just seem simple thing to knock a barge together. But hings arn't always as they seem. The logistics involved would be a nightmare. Where as if you went through a NA then you have the re assurance that it has been designed by a professional. And more than likely it will actually cut...
- Sat Sep 03, 2011 1:48 am
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: meat eater
- Replies: 30
- Views: 36625
Re: meat eater
They are friggin awesome
I was actually expecting box trailers or motorbike trailers
I don't make alloy trailers that big..........
Good stuff mate
I was actually expecting box trailers or motorbike trailers
I don't make alloy trailers that big..........
Good stuff mate
- Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:57 pm
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: meat eater
- Replies: 30
- Views: 36625
Re: meat eater
Taz I tried one of the arbotec units but found that it went blunt to quickly for my liking so I went back to the meat axe. rastus Yea when I was a mechanic I reckon my 1/2" drive rattle gun only got a squirt of oil once a week and it's still goes to this day, 15 years later. Think I might be lu...
- Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:44 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Mill Scale ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6901
Re: Mill Scale ?
As always, you are an incredible wealth of knowledge Kevin.
- Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:57 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: the "Sweet Spot"
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5745
Re: the "Sweet Spot"
I've been finding that the 'Bigfoot' motors in general will not hit the higher speeds as their brethren motors. The new Yammy 70 suffers from the same problem over here, has the bigger gearbox leg on it and seems to top out at 35mph. Same as the Merc Bigfoot, From what I can make out they have a red...
- Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:38 pm
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: meat eater
- Replies: 30
- Views: 36625
Re: meat eater
I think you might be over oiling it. 4 Drops of light machine oil every 2hrs worth of usage, this is pretty mush the same for any air tool.
- Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:40 pm
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: meat eater
- Replies: 30
- Views: 36625
Re: meat eater
We call them a meat axe as well, I know what your trying to say Chris, it's what I use mine for. I think maybe he uses extrusion for his seam joins. I too have had some very close calls with this deadly weapon, usually I find it's the new blades that are the worst for jumping, after they wear in the...
- Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:51 am
- Forum: Your Alloy Boat
- Topic: Aussie Alloy
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9375
Re: Aussie Alloy
This is one of your designs Chris?
What depth are the sides? Any more specs? Looks good
What depth are the sides? Any more specs? Looks good
- Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:45 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Mig welder woes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8338
Re: Mig welder woes
Mate if it has served you in the past and this is a new drama I would not go looking to replace switches and such. It's more likely a consumable problem. Contact tips can cause this, have you got an alloy rated tip? Pull the tip out and check the bore through which the wire runs. If this has an allo...
- Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:41 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Hull Floatation
- Replies: 53
- Views: 20524
Re: Hull Floatation
Hey Guys I'm not 100% on what the ruling is over there with hull lengths and mandatory foam instillation but over here anything 6m and under it's compulsory. I personally still install foam in all hulls that I make regardless of size. If you don't mind a little reading then there is a disturbing rea...
- Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:19 am
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: Welding Suppliers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5442
Re: Welding Suppliers
thanks for the offer mate, I did get the torch. Signed up with a freight forwarding company. The torch is a ripper, glad I went to the effort.
Cheers
Cheers
- Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:15 am
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: Suzuki Rigging guide needed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2110
Suzuki Rigging guide needed
I guys, as the title suggests I'm chasing a rigging guide for Suzuki outboards with dimensions and such for the transom brackets. I have a Yamaha one and it's brilliant but need the Suzuki as well. In fact if some one has a honda one I'd like to grab that as well please.
Much appreciated.
Cheers
Much appreciated.
Cheers
- Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:42 pm
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: Contaminated Welds
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4723
Re: Contaminated Welds
Kevin I've had my gas supplier quote me on the heliarc gas, it's about four times the price of normal argon so I havn't ordered any yet. I figured when I start consistently welding 1/4" plate I'll get some in. The perished torch line was a doosy, as at first it only leaked when the torch was ma...
- Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:47 am
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: Contaminated Welds
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4723
Re: Contaminated Welds
Thanks for your input Kevin, your right about the ac/dc balance. I have more neg as I am trying to achieve more penetration rather than a picture perfect weld. But I would like it a bit better than I am currently achieving. I will try your spray can cooking oil as the lower temp burn off sounds like...
- Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:55 am
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: Contaminated Welds
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4723
Contaminated Welds
Here are some pic's of a transom tig weld. The inside was welded with a pulse mig, welded fine. Once turned over the outside was backchipped with a 4" grinder with metal blade. A bees wax was used as lube, the back chipped area was thourghly washed with acetone and then wire brushed. This conta...
- Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:52 am
- Forum: Share your Projects and Creations
- Topic: Extrusions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8654
Re: Extrusions
You should be able to buy whats called half pipe, which is exactly what you are making. I get it in 50mm/2" dia. I use this for the rub rail at the top where the side sheets meet the top gunnel.
Any decent alloy supplier should stock this.
Any decent alloy supplier should stock this.
- Tue May 31, 2011 5:56 am
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: Welding Suppliers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5442
Re: Welding Suppliers
Hi I got onto Weldingdepot, they have a tig torch exactly like I'm after. The Parweld 250amp water cooled 25' flexi-head with amp control on the torch. However they state on their website that they don't send outside of the U.S. Go figure????? I'm going to try and track down an Aust. distributor to ...
- Thu May 26, 2011 6:27 pm
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: Welding a fuel tank?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7624
Re: Welding a fuel tank?
Can be done, but is time consuming and there are risks if shortcuts are taken. I weld tanks for people but charge accordingly, I usually have them empty the tank then I degrease with a high pressure sprayer, then fill with detergent water and let sit for a couple of hours. Then connect a hose to the...
- Mon May 16, 2011 5:01 pm
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: Welding Suppliers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5442
Re: Welding Suppliers
The majority of suppliers only seem to stock Weldcraft. Has anyone herd of Parweld? They have a good line up of tourchs, and seem to be more common than Binzel. Binzel are a major brand over here in australia, they are a german brand. If anyone has any ideas on brands and models I after a 25' lead w...
- Sun May 15, 2011 7:20 pm
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: Welding Suppliers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5442
Welding Suppliers
I'm after the name or website of a good welding supplies shop in the US or there abouts. I need to buy a new watercooled tig torch and I have a sneaking suspicion that the local guys I'm dealing with have their hand in my pockets. I figure some of the guys on here that build boats would be in the kn...