Cos we're living in a world of fools.....and i really need to know....

[ed-ectrician]

...how deep is your chase!!

So...I like grinding out the sides of chases then smashing out the middle with a nice sds.

Do you lot reckon a 115 diameter one would be big enough? Or do i need a 230mm one.

THANKS

Ed

 

[bugsy]

personally I think a JCB would suit you down to the ground :rockon: ... Shift+R improves the quality of this image. CTRL+F5 reloads the whole page.

 

[RyanCheetham]

I set my chaser to about 35mm deep and 40mm wide, so the capping has to be wrapped into the chase so it holds itself there. Means i dont lose any knuckles or finger tips trying to squeeze capping nails in there

 

[ayjay]

i don,t use capping(total rubbish afaik) i prefer oval of the correct size,
or even better hip with an efa at the box end,. i mark the chase with a marker-pen then use a grinder to cut an upright chase
a thin disc in a grinder reduces dust, the box can be marked out in the same way and cut the same way

 

[Knobhead]

Do you lot reckon a 115 diameter one would be big enough? Or do i need a 230mm one.

Depends on if she can take it.

 

[Guest55]

Depends on if she can take it.

buy a 115 , tell her its 230
win - win lol.

 

[cossie400]

It's not the size of the tool, it's how you use it

 

[moospark]

I like doing it by hand (where possible).

 

[ed-ectrician]

Haha fruity

Ayjay that's what i like to do too. (And i prefer capping but i digress! - as hot a potato as saying 'do you prefer 3 plate, feed and neutral in switch or JB!!!') What diameter grinder you got? Personal question i know haha!



Ed

 

[sparks1973]

I like doing it by hand (where possible).

i can see this thread turnin into a `DIY` forum...

 

[Marvo]

Please keep it clean everyone, this is in the public forums.

Thanks.

 

[Strima]

i can see this thread turnin into a `DIY` forum...

Unlike the rest of the forum? In whatever sense you mean...

 

[Geordie Spark]

Please keep it clean everyone, this is in the public forums.

Thanks.

Thanks Marvo .. I agree - there's no need for smut !!!

 

[cossie400]

Hygiene should always be number one priority I agree Marvo.

back to chasing, I find giving it a good bashing after a little bit of grinding works for me....

 

[Strima]

I prefer bashing it all out myself as I can get the job done quicker, but that's just me.

 

[cossie400]

I prefer bashing it all out myself as I can get the job done quicker, but that's just me.

As with everything health and safety should be paramount and in this situation I couldn't stress the importance of goggles enough, the last thing you want whilst bashing away is to get any in your eye, maybe a full face mask may be of benefit if you are new to it or not done it for a while....

 

[moospark]

I simply meant that chasing with a hammer and chesiel may take a bit more time, but it keeps dust (and cleaning up time) to nowt. Any double entredre is soley of your own making.

 

[moospark]

Not....

 

[ed-ectrician]

Ok, i'm asking how deep is the case with a 115mm (4.5 inch) inch and how deep with a 230mm. Thanks

 

[ed-ectrician]

Oh my i just spotted all the wordplay. What have i started?!?! Hahahaha

 

[moospark]

Oh my i just spotted all the wordplay. What have i started?!?! Hahahaha

In the right zone at the right depth probably did'nt help

 

[Geordie Spark]

Ok, i'm asking how deep is the case with a 115mm (4.5 inch) inch and how deep with a 230mm. Thanks

Why not measure the distance from the periphary of the cutting disc to the periphary of the disc mounting flange with your ruler or tape measure?

That will tell you the maximum depth it is theoretically possible to cut - assuming the guard doesn't get in the way - but don't forget this dimension will reduce constantly as the disc wears down. - unless you're using diamond discs of course.

 

[moospark]

Why not measure the distance from the periphary of the cutting disc to the periphary of the disc mounting flange with your ruler or tape measure?

That will tell you the maximum depth it is theoretically possible to cut - assuming the guard doesn't get in the way - but don't forget this dimension will reduce constantly as the disc wears down. - unless you're using diamond discs of course.

How do I translate this data to my hammer?

 

[ed-ectrician]

I would measure but i am thinking of buying one and wondering what size to get innit!!

 

[KevinS]

If you buy big you can do shallower chases if required but small wont do deeper if required.
Personally I would go big, but you will then find you can't get it in some of the places you want
you will end up buying...... Both!

 

[imago]

I would measure but i am thinking of buying one and wondering what size to get innit!!

Hire one, use it, see if it suits, then buy one with a similar spec.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Why not measure the distance from the periphary of the cutting disc to the periphary of the disc mounting flange with your ruler or tape measure?

That will tell you the maximum depth it is theoretically possible to cut - assuming the guard doesn't get in the way - but don't forget this dimension will reduce constantly as the disc wears down. - unless you're using diamond discs of course.

caus that wont tell you the max. depth.....but measuring from the periphary to the GEARBOX CASING will....

 

[ayjay]

yes glenn, go right up to the hilt the deeper the better imo
as long as you dont go too deep(ooh-err mrs)


and end up in the next room

 

[cbw]

Dont forget it needs a jolly good sucking otherwise it goes everywhere.

I rate the henry style vaccum for this

 

[Geordie Spark]

caus that wont tell you the max. depth.....but measuring from the periphary to the GEARBOX CASING will....

Aye ... wheyman .... ye knew worrameant lyke !!