also got the 4 x rear brake hoses and 2 x premade brake pipes, new caliper bleed nipples , meyle top knuckle bushes , meyle HD drop links and ARB bushes
thks as always in advance
9th Jun 2018 8:18 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
Is the air saw any good? I ask as Ive never seen one that lives up to its name.
I bought a sawzall to do mine with, still havent done them yet!
9th Jun 2018 8:22 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
hi
is a sealey air saw and never been used , kindly being lent if req for the bolts
assume i don’t want a rigid blade and no point buying cheap crap
also ordered a universal bush extractor kit for the top bush , always handy to have for all the other bushes
9th Jun 2018 8:37 pm
Discomadness
Member Since: 19 Jan 2015
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 2256
I’ve used an airsaw for years. It all depends on the compressors ability to supply continuous working pressure...also quality of blades. I generally use hacksaw blades cut down. Usually because when I need it I don’t have proper blades for it and the one I have just accepts the squared off hacksaw blade. My 240 recipe saw works far better with Bosch blades. Don’t even bother with erbaur blades from the people who fix screws. Absolute crap.Jarrod
Current : D3 2007 HSE - AKA the lemon
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9th Jun 2018 9:01 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
hi disco
many thks, my compressor is only a 50 x litre which runs at max of 120psi, tool only need a max of 90psi , did install an oiler and regulator to make life easier for different tools
agree , always a false economy in getting cheap blades , thks for the warning about the erauber blades
the sealey 14 Tpi blades don’t look too bad
never know the bolts might just come undone, , who am i kidding
9th Jun 2018 9:10 pm
Discomadness
Member Since: 19 Jan 2015
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 2256
Hiya mate.
No prob. I think free air delivery is more important than pressure etc. I’ve got a big homemade frankencompressor, I built it years ago because couldn’t afford a decent one and came by a guyson sand blasting cabinet etc. It runs all my air stuff no prob.
I’ve got all this to look forward to. I’ve finally managed to put my 2 post ramp up, the disco will be lifted mon/tues so my thread will light up soon after I’m sure. Lol. Can’t wait to get the body off now. I’ve had my modified crossover back... lots going on with her. Jarrod
Current : D3 2007 HSE - AKA the lemon
-beanie grille
-detango with led bulbs
-club body off rebuild. TWICE.
9th Jun 2018 11:00 pm
sputnixb51
Member Since: 23 Apr 2013
Location: Morayshire
Posts: 833
There’s a post somewhere about the job, gentleman who posted it reckons Bosch 18tpi worked the best and lasted, can’t help with ceramic option except I know someone with ceramic knives and although razor sharp you only have to twist them while cutting and they shatter, and they were very expensive. Good luck.
9th Jun 2018 11:33 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
Discomadness wrote:
Hiya mate.
No prob. I think free air delivery is more important than pressure etc. I’ve got a big homemade frankencompressor, I built it years ago because couldn’t afford a decent one and came by a guyson sand blasting cabinet etc. It runs all my air stuff no prob.
I’ve got all this to look forward to. I’ve finally managed to put my 2 post ramp up, the disco will be lifted mon/tues so my thread will light up soon after I’m sure. Lol. Can’t wait to get the body off now. I’ve had my modified crossover back... lots going on with her.
cheers
so jealous ref the post lift and indeed got to make life soooooooo much easier
think my compressor is only around 10 Cfm so hopefully will be ok , just trying to make sure i haven’t forgotten anything
plse don’t forget the pics
9th Jun 2018 11:37 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
sputnixb51 wrote:
There’s a post somewhere about the job, gentleman who posted it reckons Bosch 18tpi worked the best and lasted, can’t help with ceramic option except I know someone with ceramic knives and although razor sharp you only have to twist them while cutting and they shatter, and they were very expensive. Good luck.
hi
many thks
have been searching and to date couldn’t find anything ref the blades , indeed need them to be flexible
always remember from my plumbing apprenticeship days cutting up old cold water tanks where it would eat blades at an alarming rate
once done my mot is due end of july , will be a big relief once the wishbones and mot is all done , then finally getting the alignment all done
will be good fun trying to get the wishbone camber back near enough , seeing i will be fitting new arms and bolts
9th Jun 2018 11:43 pm
Discomadness
Member Since: 19 Jan 2015
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 2256
gstuart wrote:
Discomadness wrote:
Hiya mate.
No prob. I think free air delivery is more important than pressure etc. I’ve got a big homemade frankencompressor, I built it years ago because couldn’t afford a decent one and came by a guyson sand blasting cabinet etc. It runs all my air stuff no prob.
I’ve got all this to look forward to. I’ve finally managed to put my 2 post ramp up, the disco will be lifted mon/tues so my thread will light up soon after I’m sure. Lol. Can’t wait to get the body off now. I’ve had my modified crossover back... lots going on with her.
cheers
so jealous ref the post lift and indeed got to make life soooooooo much easier
think my compressor is only around 10 Cfm so hopefully will be ok , just trying to make sure i haven’t forgotten anything
plse don’t forget the pics
Iirc air saws generally use 14cfm but I might have made that up.... I will do a total photo heavy write up dude.
Ref flexibility I use a recip saw often in work. The blades are quite flexible so looking at the rear arms I think you’ll have no prob using it for the rear bushes. I intend to change my rear arms with the body off regardless of their condition unless I find they are new. Lol. What’s the chances ?
I’ve got tons to do. I must be mental. Crossover pipe, intercooler/turbo pipes, timing belt kit, brake pipes brake flexies (thinking of doing stainless braided) all discs pads epb stuff. Gearbox checks. Rustproofing. You name it.Jarrod
Current : D3 2007 HSE - AKA the lemon
-beanie grille
-detango with led bulbs
-club body off rebuild. TWICE.
9th Jun 2018 11:55 pm
Erea
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Munster
Posts: 1509
I presume those bolts are 8.8, Buy a similar size in your local hardware shop and test out your saw on it to see if it’s up to the job.
10th Jun 2018 12:03 am
Discomadness
Member Since: 19 Jan 2015
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 2256
Excellent ideaJarrod
Current : D3 2007 HSE - AKA the lemon
-beanie grille
-detango with led bulbs
-club body off rebuild. TWICE.
10th Jun 2018 12:11 am
Kingmav66
Member Since: 20 Jul 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1349
I don't know about the air-saw, but I used a 110v recip saw and had no problems. Slow, steady and plenty of cutting fluid was the key
10th Jun 2018 1:05 am
Discomadness
Member Since: 19 Jan 2015
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 2256
Ah yes we’ll pointed out. Cutting fluid and low speed is the key.Jarrod
Current : D3 2007 HSE - AKA the lemon
-beanie grille
-detango with led bulbs
-club body off rebuild. TWICE.
10th Jun 2018 1:12 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
Discomadness wrote:
gstuart wrote:
Discomadness wrote:
Hiya mate.
No prob. I think free air delivery is more important than pressure etc. I’ve got a big homemade frankencompressor, I built it years ago because couldn’t afford a decent one and came by a guyson sand blasting cabinet etc. It runs all my air stuff no prob.
I’ve got all this to look forward to. I’ve finally managed to put my 2 post ramp up, the disco will be lifted mon/tues so my thread will light up soon after I’m sure. Lol. Can’t wait to get the body off now. I’ve had my modified crossover back... lots going on with her.
cheers
so jealous ref the post lift and indeed got to make life soooooooo much easier
think my compressor is only around 10 Cfm so hopefully will be ok , just trying to make sure i haven’t forgotten anything
plse don’t forget the pics
Iirc air saws generally use 14cfm but I might have made that up.... I will do a total photo heavy write up dude.
Ref flexibility I use a recip saw often in work. The blades are quite flexible so looking at the rear arms I think you’ll have no prob using it for the rear bushes. I intend to change my rear arms with the body off regardless of their condition unless I find they are new. Lol. What’s the chances ?
I’ve got tons to do. I must be mental. Crossover pipe, intercooler/turbo pipes, timing belt kit, brake pipes brake flexies (thinking of doing stainless braided) all discs pads epb stuff. Gearbox checks. Rustproofing. You name it.
this air saw wants a max of 90 psi or 6.5 Cfm so indeed mine being around 10 Cfm i hope it will be ok
sounds like ur going to have some fun, but indeed made considerably easier with the lift , at the end of the day it gives u peace of mind it’s all done and dusted
really looking forward to the pics , will u also have to replace the body mounts
hope all goes well and will keep an eye out for the thread
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