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Post by grumpy on Jan 15, 2007 21:09:59 GMT 10
I work at a high school where from time to time broken chairs and desks are replaced. The furniture tube is quite useable as a basis for light frames.
I have cut down a school desk frame using a 125mm angle grinder with a 1mm thick cutting disc mounted on it. Using a fine marker it is quite possible to mitre and cut exactly to the lines. It was tacked up and squared and welded to avoid distortion.
On it I mounted my trusty 350mm friction saw now raised to bench height and mobile courtesy of some super cheap castors. A coat of blue hammertone paint made it look pretty good. The whole lot complete for under $25.
If you are seeking some light cheap tube see your local high school janitor.
grumpy
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Post by dobre on Nov 17, 2007 13:53:35 GMT 10
I agree, you dont need to spend top dollar for material if you are prepared to look around and ask. Quiet often you can recycle furniture and alike and transform it into your next project. Add a little bit of sweat and muscle and paint if needed you will be surprised what you can achieve. Chances are someboby will know somebody who can help you out. As the saying goes one persons junk can be anothers treasure.
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Post by grumpy on Apr 20, 2008 10:08:51 GMT 10
Hi All Here is a chart that can help help you when you have a got a project, that because of finances needs ,to be of reasonable cost.
The following chart shows the sources and carbon level and application of various steels.
Grumpy
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Post by grumpy on Apr 20, 2008 10:11:23 GMT 10
Hi All Here is a chart that can help help you when you have a got a project, that because of finances needs ,to be of reasonable cost. The following charts show the sources and carbon level and application of various steels. Grumpy
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