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I found with the double blade chaser, once the blade has stopped a quick flick sideways broke the centre of the chase out, needed a few goes down the chase, but worked on limestone and plaster.
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I really must get my finger out and purchase one to try it...my MFE40 is over 3 years old now and all that's been used in it are the Metabo's standard blades. Trouble is in that time we've gone through over 30 pairs of blades, I just have this bad lingering doubt that the triple blade wouldn't be able to last any length of time when it's doing deeper tracks...we'd regularly be sinking some 25mm conduits in kitchen jobs for isolators all to go in tall housings etc...and we do that kind of work pretty regular.
I've a couple of big new builds starting soon but I get tracking companies in for that work
You’re much taller than I had imagined with your head nearly touching the ceilingI thought I become one of those fancy youtube electricians for a minute and video myself using the triple blade, so you could see it in action.
Just cant upload it though
It says "the uploaded file was not a video as expected". Ummm, yes it is!
Sussed it! Trimmed it a bit and it works. I love the triple blade!
Ps.. It takes longer than the previous 20 seconds I said. Looks like it's around 45 secs - 1 min for a chase to a light switch. Virtually no debris and a lovely, neat chase. This is into a standard load bearing wall in a house, not sure exactly what material it is I'm cutting into, but it's pretty hard.
pps.. No eye protection
Apart from the one time I didn't attach anything, just to see what happened (I won't ever be doing that again), I use the Nilfisk https://cpc.farnell.com/nilfisk/aer...PING&s_kwcid=AL!5616!3!491022676308!!!network}!901669914186!&gclid=CjwKCAjwrNmWBhA4EiwAHbjEQO2RJE-YKGoUJjXzYEu5otzxvk20reoqI4QO0hFqhrwvNFEZ9KqK8BoCGmwQAvD_BwE@HappyHippyDad which vacuum did you attach to the metabo?
It's how it used to be done in the UK, electricians first fix consisted of marking out the route for the conduit and a specialist did the dirty work, this was all before some bright person (did not want to say spark) came up with the idea of using ceiling board as it was called, on the walls because it was faster and got rid of a two or three day wet trade, studwork walls cause more problems than they are worth, especially sound insulation and fixings for heavy items.Over here a lot of chasing gets subbed out to companies who specialise in the dirty art of wall chasing, but then we generally need to run deeper tracks as all cables are contained in conduit (mostly round) and the majority of walls are block and floated out in plaster. Dot and dab is very rare and boarded walls are usually a cheap fix to cover old, boss plaster.
Have you used the triple blade @nicebutdim ?I'd spend the money on a replacement triple blade, before going back to twin blades and chisel.
Over here a lot of chasing gets subbed out to companies who specialise in the dirty art of wall chasing, but then we generally need to run deeper tracks as all cables are contained in conduit (mostly round) and the majority of walls are block and floated out in plaster. Dot and dab is very rare and boarded walls are usually a cheap fix to cover old, boss plaster.
Yes and it was the primary reason for buying this more robust chaser. There are plenty of cheaper options out there which are perfectly capable of powering two discs through a range of materials. I liked the idea of cleaning a chase in one go, with a minimum of fuss.Have you used the triple blade @nicebutdim ?
I'd be interested to hear from anyone else who has used it and if they like it.
I think you are right and I will probably buy another one. It saved a lot of time over the last 2 years and would certainly have paid for itself
With the ad in the middle of your post it says "I actually make" and nothing else, I was unable to see your post in full until I quoted it, THIS IS BECOMING MORE ANNOYING EACH DAY, ADDS IN THE CONTENT OF A POST WHATEVER NEXT, ARE YOU LISTENING ADMIN?I actually make sure I have a spare triple blade on the shelf, I cannot imagine using the machine without it.
Completely agree Mike. the ads are now in the posts, actually blocking the content from view. They only ever get worse.With the ad in the middle of your post it says "I actually make" and nothing else, I was unable to see your post in full until I quoted it, THIS IS BECOMING MORE ANNOYING EACH DAY, ADDS IN THE CONTENT OF A POST WHATEVER NEXT, ARE YOU LISTENING ADMIN?
I didn't realise MS had ported Edge to Android.I never see any ads. Browsing mainly on Edge on an Android phone.
Chrome has some ad blockers, but Google has (unsurprisingly) changed things in a manner that makes it harder to do. Wonder why they would do that?Just installed this: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/adblock-—-best-ad-blocker/gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom and at least the adds in the middle of post are gone.
Try installing the Brave browser and see if it's any better - it declines cookies by default and blocks most ads.
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I occasionally use Firefox too - but haven't explored this. It sounds like you have to opt in rather than it being the default.
It seems like it doesn't work that well if you have to answer a lengthy list of questions, or go through a list and update settings though?
That's typically because you've set your browser to be too aggressive with cookies. The site will need to set at least two cookies - one to say who you are logged in as, another to record whether you've accepted/rejected cookies. If (e.g.) you set the browser to clear all cookies when leaving the site, then these won't be there, so you'll have to select cookies and log in next time you visit.I am logged out every time I leave the site and have to accept cockies to log back in
That's typically because you've set your browser to be too aggressive with cookies. The site will need to set at least two cookies - one to say who you are logged in as, another to record whether you've accepted/rejected cookies. If (e.g.) you set the browser to clear all cookies when leaving the site, then these won't be there, so you'll have to select cookies and log in next time you visit.
So as a first suggestion, I'd review the cookies settings and make sure you are keeping cookies from this site across sessions.
Cookies are bad for the waistline.Good advice.
People get a bit too wound up about cookies these days I find. Yes, you don't want them used excessively, but remember they are a feature whose original intention was to improve things for the user. Decent sites will make good use of cookies and you may well not need to reject them.
Good advice.
People get a bit too wound up about cookies these days I find. Yes, you don't want them used excessively, but remember they are a feature whose original intention was to improve things for the user. Decent sites will make good use of cookies and you may well not need to reject them.
My stand is that I do not want any site to put anything onto my computer without my consent, if they insist then I move on and don't buy or use that site, it's getting to that stage with this site, and yes I know I will not be missed, but I do like the occasional informative thread.
Try it with uBlock Origin as an extension, you might be pleasantly surprised.I occasionally use Firefox too - but haven't explored this. It sounds like you have to opt in rather than it being the default.
But why are we having to go through all this, its a complete fafe and does not happen on any other site, but this one? The standard browser that most use is Google are they trying to bypass the normal browser? Or are we just being played for the sake of it?
Thanks for the tip - I'll give it try as I do still use Firefox for a few things - it used to be my main browser and still sees a bit of use since switching to Brave. I guess I like Brave as it just works as supplied - no need for third party extensions.Try it with uBlock Origin as an extension, you might be pleasantly surprised.
Ì have taken pc1966's advice, and now have ad free browsing of this forum.Try it with uBlock Origin as an extension, you might be pleasantly surprised.
Good to hear. This forum is one of the worst sites of any I actually want to visit, but many other sites are still simply intolerable these days without some sort of blocking.Ì have taken pc1966's advice, and now have ad free browsing of this forum.
Adbloc plus had ceased working on this forum a week or so ago, as having it on produced a big blue notice telling me to disable it.
In these simpler times most things seems to get more difficult, or complicated, at least.Good to hear. This forum is one of the worst sites of any I actually want to visit, but many other sites are still simply intolerable these days without some sort of blocking.
If I can install it, anyone can. Google it, download, add as an extension when asked. Job done.I'd like to try this uBlock Origin but I'm too illiterate.
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