Tony and Les are quite right regarding the principles of this forum. I do however feel that David has been singled out quite unfairly and I don't interpret his posts as containing any more spam than some of the other businesses whose owners are members on this forum.
David recently spent an hour on the phone with me sharing his wealth of experience on laning in the Pyrennes for an upcoming forum trip (even though his tea was on the table and his good lady was giving him earache) and has answered several pms VERY fully on the same subject. As a good forumeer helping other forumeers make the most of a forum trip, I'll give him 5 stars.
Just my tuppence worth
Mo
The kids bought me a set of the little rectangular Ring driving lamps for Christmas (Simon's were a bit too rich for their budgets ). I'll see how get on with them when I get round to fitting them.
Mo
Yup, those were mine and they were great at illuminating the bonnet and not a lot else Have a look at Si's ones on his X-eng site, they are very swish !
Mo
Your own garage is the best place to do it. None of the jobs that you want to do are particularly difficult, even for a beginner and you have the satisfaction of doing it yourself and not having to pay for labour.
Mo
One other thing Tony, which many beginners forget, look at the arc, look at whats happening in and around the weld so that you know while its happening.
Mo
Getting there Tony ! Practice and experiment, try different power settings and wire speeds and different welds eg inside and outside corner welds and butt joints. For what you will weld, your welding doesn't have to be perfect, it won't need a tig root or multiple capping runs
Mo
I know it's not what you want to hear but a nice sensible diesel car is probably the best option, it's far cheaper on fuel and you won't spend all your spare time fixing it.
tuppence worth blah blah
Mo
Chris, 24v beacon was shiney and FREE
I think I'll go with the 12v bulb option as this seems the simplest and cheapest option.
Thanks for your help chaps
Much obliged
Mo
Does anyone know where I can find one capable of of putting out 5 amps at 24v for my beacon because I don't seem to be able to find one that does any more than 2.5 amps.
Cheers
Mo
Leeds, they're in the baby section. In our local one they where hanging on those vertical hangers that they put in corners. They are called the babytime Stroller carry bag and are priced at 79p on the card in the clear plastic bag. I missed them first time round so i had to send the good lady in to find them, which she did
Mo