Nekarsulm wrote: » Hopefully his brother is OK.
Peter90 wrote: » I found chadwicks in Galway city cheaper than Coens steel oranmore, length of 40x40x2.5mm box only €20 in chadwicks around €22 a length in coens, only bring chadwicks don't have same selection won't have the sheet steel
Bullocks wrote: » Went into Coens yesterday for a few lengths of 40x40x2.5 and it seems they don't want people walking in to buy stuff anymore and don't want orders less than €100 either. I'll be shopping elsewhere no matter what from now on because of that crap €72 for 3 lengths inc VAT
CloughCasey1 wrote: » What ressession? Always found coens a bit jumped up.
MfMan wrote: » Really? Always found them sound enough to deal with - often they would have off-cuts that would suit as gate posts etc. Haven't been there in 6 months or more, maybe they're tightening up now and being more selective in letting stuff out. Pity. Is there anyone else around Galway that would have the range they have?
Peter90 wrote: » Correction to my post €18.50 a length 40x40x2.5 incl tax in chadwicks got 8 lengths today
Nekarsulm wrote: » Bought 75x75 box with a 6mm wall today, 15.30 a metre plus vat. 75x75 with a 3mm wall was 7.50 plus vat. Adds up very quickly.
Nekarsulm wrote: » Making some feeding barriers for ewes. The 6mm walled stuff is for the "foot" and the 3mm is for the up-rights. Each one is going to be 5 metres long, with crash barrier as the lower element where the silage will be, and a 4" pipe as the upper. These pipes were originally straight rails in a slatted house. (Before diagonal barriers were fitted) Will stick up a photo, easier than typing! I really hate welding through galvanise. Somehow the fumes always seem attracted to the inside of the helmet.
foxy farmer wrote: » Watch the fumes off the galv. Got a dose of zinc fever after welding some box last yr. About 8 hrs later was shivering violently and frozen. Far worse than any flu. Not poisonous but you could be laid up for half a day if you get caught. A handheld shield might be a better option when welding galv steel. Outdoors if possible.
Bullocks wrote: » Do thanks, the one I made was with the 2.5 thick and I thought it was plenty heavy but it was only 3.2 long. What height will your ewes be resting over to eat through, mine is. 300mm hopefully not too high
Nekarsulm wrote: » Bullocks wrote: » Do thanks, the one I made was with the 2.5 thick and I thought it was plenty heavy but it was only 3.2 long. What height will your ewes be resting over to eat through, mine is. 300mm hopefully not too high Well, those were the only thicknesses the local place had in stock, went with it. If they don't get bent with careless loader work, they'll see me out! The crash barrier is 300mm, plus the height of the leg underneath. Bedding will soon build up, raising the ewes height.
Nekarsulm wrote: » Well, those were the only thicknesses the local place had in stock, went with it. If they don't get bent with careless loader work, they'll see me out! The crash barrier is 300mm, plus the height of the leg underneath. Bedding will soon build up, raising the ewes height.
Muckit wrote: » You have some fleet of tractors Nek! Is that international 6 cylinder?
Bullocks wrote: » My less robust barrier! Hope to get it hung Saturday
Nekarsulm wrote: » Yep,6 cylinder. Rare enough old doll. Its a Farmall 966. I had to get a rear wheel centre casting after I bought it, and had to get it brought from Saskatchewan in Canada.
Bullocks wrote: » I'd say original parts wont be cheap for her
