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John Lawson
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9 years ago

#81

We intend to try a new piece of kit on the pipes.
Like everything you do underground the proof is in the results.
I remember taking a battery operated drill underground some 30 years ago, it was hopeless!
Now with the advent of first,24 V then 36V drills it is common place, with excellent results.
The moral of this is, if you do not try then you will learn nothing and so we will see how it gets on with the pipes.

royfellows
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9 years ago

#82

Its more to do with the neodymium motors than the batteries which a bit better in NiCad, and now we have high discharge rate Li Ion coming mainstream.

I am using cells rated to 10 amps for my lamps!

My avatar is a poor likeness.

legendrider
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9 years ago

#83

I have an angle grinder and 2 batteries available.

From experience, the best way to cut rails is by hand. Decent hacksaw blade (not the pound-shop Lucky Chrysanthemum brand) and a dollop of Rocol RTD.

Mark

festina lente[i]

moorlandmineral
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9 years ago

#84

"legendrider" wrote:
I have an angle grinder and 2 batteries available.

From experience, the best way to cut rails is by hand. Decent hacksaw blade (not the pound-shop Lucky Chrysanthemum brand) and a dollop of Rocol RTD.

Mark

More like unlucky chrysanthemum brand knowing the cheap chinese jobs ;D
Angle grinders, a few decent hacksaws, and a selection of victims.. oops volunteers and we are good to go in January...

gNick
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9 years ago

#85

"moorlandmineral" wrote:
...and we are good to go in January...

All dependant on the appeasement of the North Pennine weather gods of course. 🙂

Don't look so embarrassed, it's a family trait...

Horsemaddad
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9 years ago

#86

Yes, it's about 20 minutes of your life you'll never get back per rail....from experience! Colin.

Colin

John Lawson
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9 years ago

#87

I agree with Nick the weather gods must be good!
The pictures of the Nenthead area on Saturday kept us away!

Roy, both of the 'usual', S.D.S. Battery operated drills, i.e. Bosch & Hilti, have 36 Volt Lithium ion packs.

John Lawson
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9 years ago

#88

gNick
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9 years ago

#89

How are people set for the next crack at The Plinth of Doom in the Hall With The Decidedly Dodgy Roof?
This month the 17th & 31st look possible.

Don't look so embarrassed, it's a family trait...

legendrider
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9 years ago

#90

subject to Visa being approved, stamped and not rescinded!

might be helpful to draw up a wish list of tools & equipment?

I can offer basic digging implements, hacksaw, angle grinder. Maybe I can grab some sandbags too.

br MARK

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Mr Mike
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9 years ago

#91

I hope to be up on the weekend 31st, had a trip down SC over Christmas, no niggles with back apart from inflexibility.

Mr Mike www.mineexplorer.org.uk

legendrider
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9 years ago

#92

we can strap you to a plank and post you through the Norpex door!!! :flowers:

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Mr Mike
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9 years ago

#93

Would you go as far as adding 4 handles to the plank ends?;D

Mr Mike www.mineexplorer.org.uk

John Lawson
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9 years ago

#94

Robert and I unfortunately will not be in the country on the 31st, but certainly the 17th is a possibility.

gNick
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9 years ago

#95

OK so the next session in Rampgill will be on the 17th of Jan, weather permitting of course.
In terms of people coming, the more the merrier and the quicker things will get done.

Don't look so embarrassed, it's a family trait...

risy76115
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9 years ago

#96

"gNick" wrote:
OK so the next session in Rampgill will be on the 17th of Jan, weather permitting of course.
In terms of people coming, the more the merrier and the quicker things will get done.

will post in the dcmc group too see if i can get some more body's there

Rise from the ashes

legendrider
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9 years ago

#97

regret now unlikely to make it on Sunday.

My free day is now Saturday - girls are out shopping all day, reducing my net worth somewhat.

I'll probably go do a pole grab from FS 😉 Pete?

MARK

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PeteJ
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9 years ago

#98

Mark

Phone me on Friday evening. Pete

Pete Jackson
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John Lawson
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9 years ago

#99

Snow and ice willing Robert and I hope to be reporting for roll call on Sunday.

gNick
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9 years ago

#100

This sunday's foray into the Chamber of I Wouldn't Stand There If I Were You has been postponed due to the team being a bit short handed.
We will sort out a date in the nearish future to carry on the good work.

Don't look so embarrassed, it's a family trait...