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[Sidewinder]

These are OK, but, they are not suitable for use in any business undertaking though you do realise that don't you.

You could not use them for business use even if self employed, legally.

 

[steptoe]

what,?

those pillar drills?

even if doing it entirely in your own time and then simply charging the client for the end product?

 

[ProDave]

Trouble is batty, even on some of the "non-site", sites they will stop you from using domestic ladders, and insist on EN131 or above.

I went for fibreglass on everything as many industrial sites now will not allow wooden, as people are no longer classed as competent to inspect them, and if they are painted structural defects could be missed, or, there could be latent defects in the wood that could cause sudden catastrophic failure.

Rubbish, but that is the policy, plus they are heavy!

They don't allow aluminium as they are conductive, thus not allowed for any electrical work.

This is the status on all the large COMAH, & sites that require CCNSG PTS cards in this area.

So how come just about ALL scaffolding I come across, still uses wooden ladders.

Are the scaffolding contractors in a time warp?

what,?

those pillar drills?

even if doing it entirely in your own time and then simply charging the client for the end product?

It's only a "problem" if something goes wrong.  

I have a 1940's Drummond Lathe.  wonder what anyone would make of that.  But that definitely is only used for DIY stuff, and only once in a blue moon (hence why I have a very old very cheap lathe, but damn useful for the few time you need one)

 

[Sidewinder]

Yes Steps.

PD, Scaffolders are "certifying" their own work, thus they are trained & competent to undertake their own inspections, they, must be.

The rest of us mere mortals are not deemed competent by the H&S numpties.

If it is DIY, then PUWER98 does not apply.

It only applies if you use the equipment in the course of a business undertaking, whether self employed or in a company.

 

[steptoe]

ah, OK sidey,

so if it just happens that something I have in the shed happens to fulfil a need I have at work,

I 'could' buy it off myself and use it.?

would a spacer actually have to meet any BS ?

 

[Sidewinder]

You can purchase what you like from where you like, as long as it meets the requirements of the job in hand, and you are prepared to stand by the part.

 

[steptoe]

are you sure your not the dungeon master?

:|

 

[Sidewinder]

I've done that a few times, I still have a full die set here including a D20!

 

[steptoe]

oh, dunno where my 'dice' would be nowadays, been a long time, 20 years at least,

 ..........

 

[steptoe]

Midland ladders ....I think was the place I got my Little Giant from.

Well worth having a look at

Not cheap BUT absolute dogs back wheels of ladders.

I got the 4 rung version

The 6 or 7 rung version is the ones used by the traffic light lads

As for the drill?...I gave away one of those Clarke/Axminster/power plus/sheep peach ones

Too much lash in the quill for me! Plus a cob b14 a taper on the chuck....it was ok if you were not bothered about it running out of true.

Got a cheap ish 'Ferm' radial arm one instead, more versatile

That will go as soon as I get a suitably priced Milling machine

Just collecting.....

something like this ?

right at the top of my budget TBH, but if its worth it then maybe, just maybe.

 

[OnOff]

Same wattage...................a tad cheaper:

http://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/draper-350w-230v-5-speed-hobby-bench-drill-08657.html?gclid=CLGghr6mgrcCFZMbtAodajMAFg

 

[Sidewinder]

Motor power is one of the last things to consider when buying such a piece of machinery TBH!

 

[kerching]

something like this ?

right at the top of my budget TBH, but if its worth it then maybe, just maybe.

Sort of....but mine is the radial arm version. The actual 'motor part, drive and chuck" are capable of being moved forwards bt up to 12" so you can have something on the floor and drill it. Bit hard to describe but you are not limited to just mounting things on the table: but not in a Ken Barlow sort of a way

 

[steptoe]

Motor power is one of the last things to consider when buying such a piece of machinery TBH!

i would agree, such is my limited knowledge,

the speeds required are so low that most motors can cope with the torque required,

its to do with the quill lash,

no doubt someone will say that properly for me.  :|

and, in truth, at my budget, that is something I will have to compromise on, a lot.

I realise this, and, its not a micron thing I need to bear in mind, 1/2 mill is good for me.

 

[OnOff]

Same wattage...................a tad cheaper:

http://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/draper-350w-230v-5-speed-hobby-bench-drill-08657.html?gclid=CLGghr6mgrcCFZMbtAodajMAFg

I picked the wattage just to indicate it was a similar spec. I've the odd bit of Ferm stuff picked up from Makro on a whim when it's been THAT cheap and I was flush.........just to hear the missus say "You don't need more tools surely?". Can't think of one bit of it that I've used more than once (circular saw, belt sander, alligator saw 230V, 18V drill etc).

Would the spares situation be better with the Ferm or the Draper?

 

[kerching]

I picked the wattage just to indicate it was a similar spec. I've the odd bit of Ferm stuff picked up from Makro on a whim when it's been THAT cheap and I was flush.........just to hear the missus say "You don't need more tools surely?". Can't think of one bit of it that I've used more than once (circular saw, belt sander, alligator saw 230V, 18V drill etc).

Would the spares situation be better with the Ferm or the Draper?

You cannot have enough tools.....end of!

Women, shoes, handbags,makeup, hair stuff, attitude

Just passing on my many many many bitter years of experience.....soon approaching a 33 year sentence.

Better go. The Kraken awakes

 

[steptoe]

You cannot have enough tools.....end of!

Women, shoes, handbags,makeup, hair stuff, attitude

Just passing on my many many many bitter years of experience.....soon approaching a 33 year sentence.

Better go. The Kraken awakes

when are you next going shopping at your LOCAL CPC my young friend.?