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