Morakot

Thanks @ubonjoe!

On 10/12/2021 at 5:10 AM, worgeordie said:

Chainsaw attachment for a angle grinder

 

Yes, BLADE attachments are not very safe because --unlike a proper chainsaw-- they don't have a brake that disengages the drive in the event of a kickback. Likewise there's a lack of a trigger switch as you already mentioned is a problem.

The DISC attachment apparently is even worse! The report states that chainsaw discs attached to angel grinders have caused several catastrophic injuries to face and neck areas. Apparently the entire contraption can propel itself upwards when kickback happens.

Any update on this?

Has it been announced when applications will be accepted this year?

From the Tools from Hell forum...

Saw this official announcement; it basically concluded that a chainsaw disc attached to an angle grinder has a safety profile of a chainsaw crossed with an M80. ????‍♂️

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-safety-alert-issued-for-angle-grinder-chainsaw-disc-attachment

Widely sold in Thailand at various online retailers. Definitely NOT recommended!

Join a gang of pile drivers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHGRlelXXes

2 minutes ago, Crossy said:

I got a baby HiTek CU with a 30A 2-pole incomer and 20A + 16A 1-pole MCBs for < 500 Baht at MegaHome.

Nice. Sounds good.

Thank you @Crossy for confirming this. Much appreciated!

Good practical point @OneMoreFarang.

I'll see if there are some reasonably priced mini CUs to put in the shop. Now a new industrial welder might might well be an option. :-)

I completely rewired my workshop which is in an extension to the house.

I have two (radial) circuits:

• Socket circuit with 4 sqmm wires which tails off to 2.5 sqmm in places
• Light circuit 1.5 sqmm wire; total consumption less than 150 W

I don't have a separate CU in my shop and only have one cable (3 X 4 sqmm) coming in from the house's CU. This cable is protected with a 20 A breaker.

Questions: Would it be necessary (or recommend) to protect the light circuit that only has 1.5 sqmm wires with a lower breaker i.e. 10 A or 6 A, rather than connecting it directly to the socket circuit?  Would a simple a 2P/ 10 A breaker in my shop be sensible in order to separate the light circuit?

So let me get this right:

• Random guy arrested for fraud gets a spurious link of being some porn king,
• Copper arrested for murder -with clear video evidence- gets a press conference to highlight his good intentions.

So what precisely is the role of the media here?

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I've got about 1/3 rai of unused land to produce a small cash crop for sale.

Although legal to use, you need a license to grow Kratom for commercial purposes. License will only be issued to Thai citizens residing in Thailand.

Likewise selling Kratom is controlled and subject to specific regulations. Best to read the fineprint... to avoid fines or imprisonment.

7 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

They do have it but its often weird.

The idea that customers experience a service mind approach is rather novel in a place that is usually ruled by Mị̀ mị̂... Mị̀ dị̂... Mị̀ pĕnrị..

16 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said:

I would think that 2,000+ for 20mm would be reasonable. 

I'll find out and let you know.

8 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said:

For more about plywood than you will want Shannon Rodgers has about 5 podcasts just on it

Shannon’s site you will learn that there are no bargains, that in general you must pay for quality, if it’s low price then it’s low quality. 

Thanks for the link. Yes, I totally agree.

2 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said:

 

for the birch plywood, the sheet size is unusual 

These are imperial/ US dimensions, I think. Why "Baltic" plywood sold in Thailand is made like this is a puzzle.

2 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said:

You don’t say where you are located.  In general you need to inspect the plywood before buying. 

North Bangkok

Thank very much @sometimewoodworker That's very helpful!

What wood are these reddish sheets?

33 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said:

rubberwood plywood isn’t so common but it’s an easy wood to work with (if you found it online I would like the URL)

This is shop in Bangkok: https://www.plywoodthai.com/13698978/20-มม-aaa If I understand this correctly this means rubberwood face with a mix core: 20mm = B1,060 (plus high transport costs, B600-1,000)

Interestingly I also found this place that sells  Baltic Birch Plywood (but only B/BB grade): http://birchwoodth.com/products/ I'll ask for their price list, but I'm sure it won't be cheap!

1 hour ago, Kwasaki said:

 

Most our furniture was made from old teak. 

 

That's nice! ????

For this project I'm looking for a mid-century minimalism design. See here for example how plywood can be used for high quality builds. ????

Thanks!

So this an example how plywood is graded in Europe and North America. What happens in Thailand?

I'm looking for plywood  for a project that is like A/B for example.

Grades

I'm trying to understand the local grading system for plywood, but not really sure what's going on.

I see grades like "AAA" and "A" with the former more expensive than the latter. What are the front and back face grades?

I'm looking for sheets for making furniture.

Types

I saw one regular supplier selling plywood made from rubber wood for the face with a mixed wood core. What's this like to work with?

Others suppliers I saw, sell sheets with a more reddish face, but I not sure what type this is and whether this for indoor. I couldn't find anything about formaldehyde-emitting like E0/E1 Classes though.

I bought a Stanley 10" Table Saw STST1825 made in China.

It was cheap, about 4,500 THB. I've absolutely no complaints: very sturdy and  reliable for DIY projects.

4 hours ago, Kwasaki said:

Buy a stain that is the colour you want and you will have your laqueur finish, just follow instructions.

Thanks! That's great.

I just saw a few samples pieces of these modern water-based wood stains. They really look like lacquer finishes.

I'd like to stain a small pine project and have a lacquer finish.

Looking at the available wood stain at homepro I'm slightly confused. Many types of stain seem to be a kind of gloss finish itself.

What do I need to get to have a satin-like lacquer finish while staining pine in a dark brown tone?

7 hours ago, stament said:

Foreigners cannot be recorded in the blue tabien house book.

Yes, unless it's a Blue Book for your own condo that you legally own.