I admit, I have a workshop tool addiction :-)

holwellcourtfarm

Member
Livestock Farmer
Yeah, the dust given off when using grinding wheels to sharpen cutters is not at all good for your lungs.
My father in law used to be a precision engineer doing a lot of military stuff. He talked of some specialist things they did that involved grinding one-off glass components and said the precautions they had to take for eyes and lungs were extreme.
 

Munkul

Member
For the price of Rotabroach raptor bits (pretty decent quality) they will do literally 100's of holes before they wear out. My personal count is 300 holes and counting on one 16mm bit, still sharp.
Then personally i just buy new ones. The sizes we use most are 14, 18, 22 and they are the only ones I've ever had to replace... so far :D
Good set to start off with!

I use Tyris metalworking fluid if on the pillar drill, soluble cutting fluid if doing batch work in workshop, and HMT speedlube if on site or awkward positions. Lube is absolutely key to keeping the cutters sharp.
 

David.

Member
Mixed Farmer
Location
J11 M40
Arrived today.
Quick trial has shown it to be capable of putting a flat 540 65 24 tyre to 22psi in about 10 mins, off one 5ah battery. Not what it's made for I expect, but for an in field emergency...
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Slightly annoyingly, it is necessary to carry some farmers friend, because there is no trigger lock button; probably to stop you burning it out blowing up big tyres.
 
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milkloss

Member
Livestock Farmer
Location
East Sussex
Arrived today.
Quick trial has shown it to be capable of putting a flat 540 65 24 tyre to 22psi in about 10 mins, off one 5ah battery. Not what it's made for I expect, but for an in field emergency...View attachment 1028124View attachment 1028125
Slightly annoyingly, it is necessary to carry some farmers friend, because there is no trigger lock button; probably to stop you burning it out blowing up big tyres.
Use a cable tie just tight enough to operate the trigger. Can slip it on and off then.
 

Bob c

Member
Livestock Farmer
Location
Cotswolds

one or two welders in this auction if anyone fancies something a bit larger. some other bits too.
funy how its the uk one which has gone into Administration
got branhes in China malaysia Taiwan turkey vietnam

think have they takern the good bits back home
 

Neil MP

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Location
Argyll

SFI - What % were you taking out of production?

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Red Tractor drops launch of green farming scheme amid anger from farmers

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As reported in Independent


quote: “Red Tractor has confirmed it is dropping plans to launch its green farming assurance standard in April“

read the TFF thread here: https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/gfc-was-to-go-ahead-now-not-going-ahead.405234/
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