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so what stops you filing the forms in, just like  here at Makro, wrong phone number, mistake in name, hotel name instead of house address ?

They said the fine only applies to people who refuse to fill in the forms ? 

Just like here, not enough people to follow up on this idea, and especially when they let so many in without any quarantine , make it kinda pointless 

3 minutes ago, kickstart said:

I would like to know what the OP uses a grinder for ,we have a small holding rearing a few cattle and my Makita grinder has had a lot of  heavy use  mainly grinding steel ,have done a few blocks ,cut then with no problem ,must be 6-7 years old now.

Try another Makita, we have a local guy who repairs grinders drill etc , and not expensive ,see if you have a guy locally'

 

As stated before, used to cut the cheap hollow concrete blocks , usually not more than 8 or 10 blocks at a time, then might be many hours before using again

Also grinding small welds on 1" and 2" box sections, Maybe grind 20 welds then again, not use for many hours

Don't put heavy pressure on the machines, easier to let the blade/disc do the work, but find they get hot quickly, although it has been 40c just lately and have been working in the sun too

6 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

I found one time a mini circular saw for concrete. It came with a water hose and a nozzle for cooling the blade. 

Maybe have a separate tool for different jobs would prolong their life?

 

As for angle grinder. I believe finding one with easily replaceable brushes would be good. Ie exposed plastic screw in plugs which hold the brushes.

My last grinder had these plastic screws to access the brushes, one popped out and give me a nice belt when i made contact with the spring. Looks like i might have to try the De Walt one, and ignore the , so called, 3 year guarantee. 

Have a Sthil saw in the UK, always used this for cutting any concrete/brick, still going strong after 20+ years

Seems an awful lot of things here soon fail, and try to get a repair or replacement is a joke, kettles, irons, lights, even the office chairs 

1 hour ago, northsouthdevide said:

What are you doing with them for them, all good brands to die so soon? 

Are you using and storing them correctly? 

Not trying to be a smart @#s, but looks like you're killing them. 

use them for cutting the cheap concrete blocks , some light steel cutting, and grinding off welds, nothing heavy, just steady use

In construction since leaving school, so know how to use power tools., and when all the tools are paid for by yourself, you soon learn to look after them. 

Have tools in the Uk that's been used, and sometimes abused, still going strong after many years, so not sure why these overheat and conk out so easily. Stored under the workbench in the work shed, warm and dry when not in use

24 minutes ago, Mama Noodle said:

 

Dewalt hands down. I work in industry and they are used worldwide and considered very reliable. 

I also have the cordless Dewalt angle grinder sitting on my desk right now, very good. 

Ihave used De Walt for many years, but bought in the UK, and always lasted. Told that De walt here are chinese made copies ?. And around 1,700 baht ??

Hi there. 

And stop laughing at my post, cos thats what i really want. Any recommendations for a decent, long lasting 100mm angle grinder here in the land of <deleted> and copies ?

My last grinder decided to go Phuttt today, the 5th one in just over 3 years. Have tried Bosch, Makita, both packed up quickly, then went to buying 2 cheap ones at a time, managed around 6 months if lucky 

Went to Mega Home today, had a muppet on the shop floor telling me how good the guarantee was on a De Walt. # years he said, but on the box said, "Limited Guarantee" and could not/would tell me what this meant,  Any advice would be welcome, but can't help thinking the prices of 45 uk pounds + for what would be a 10 pound unit in the Uk , and with a decent guarantee !

20 hours ago, from the home of CC said:

thousands and thousands of lives are on the line, problem is drunkards just don't give a ****

aaaaa

Needed to get back early from Uk before lock down, so had to purchase new single flights for me and my lady

E mailed Qatar Airways with proof, 2 weeks later received vouchers for 200 us dollars

2 weeks after that, received 27,000 baht back into my credit card. 

Always prefer Qatar, and refuse to fly BA due to bad service, old planes and mostly higher fares

10 hours ago, Assurancetourix said:

If nothing has changed, entering the province is prohibited.
My eldest daughter is a doctor at That Phanom hospital and we cannot go to visit her while we live in the province of Sakon Nakhon .

The two provinces have a long common border

google maps are your friend for getting around. Lots of ways to and from the 2 provinces that do not involve checkpoints, Just ask the locals if not sure 

our immigration office  states 3 months, even when shown the official paperwork showing 2 months 

Office is Nakhon Phanom

33 minutes ago, GuyDow said:

There is a confusion between Nakorn Panom and Nakorn Pathom. Nakorn Panom is dry to April 30. Nakorn Pathom is dry now but I can't find out for how long. Began 2 days ago, not beginning of the month.

But still not Nakhon Phanom , so far ?

maybe do a run to Makro tomorrow just in case 

But surely this could apply to almost anyone selling these items

We were buying 50 masks for 160 baht, what are they going for now ?

Everybody who can find them, has bought large stocks to sell at inflated prices, including Tesco and Makro 

While its not good for the public, it makes good business sense , high demand, increase prices, low demand, lower prices

2 hours ago, AndyAndyAndy said:

I would first had a talk with your wife. Green books are popular to borrow money against. ????????????

1- she does not need the money 

2- she knows the bike will be signed over to her, just like the other bike and the car,so no worries about her

if needed, she could get a lot more on the cars book rather than the bike, plus we have 2 books, so easy to do 

But thanks anyway 

2 hours ago, Henryford said:

How can you lose a green book. Mine goes in the safe and only comes out to retax the bike once a year.

Had to take it to DLT to get passport for bike. Not sure if i have dropped it somewhere, or mislaid it, but been through the house twice, still no luck

Do the police ever make you take out your tax paper from the round cylinder holder, so they can check it properly ?or do they just look at the year showing ?

Up country here, been stopped very rarely, and they have never asked for tax or insurance, just licence   

3 hours ago, Chazar said:

yes  that roof  looks  so  sturdily  constructed.

That's what I though, 

Maybe they should try fitting more supports when repairing it, then maybe it wont blow off 

9 hours ago, Kwasaki said:

1 baht a year.

If your DLT is not open then you may still be able to insure the bike online.

 

I thought you were winding me up with the 1 baht !!. Bikes insured  but still can't find the book or the copies, must have lost them when i applied for passport for bike before xmas 

Dont have much luck with vehicle books, have 2 for the same car and none for the bike, same as i had with my licences, 2 for the car, none for the bike !

Thanks again everyone, much appreciated

11 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

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