zooks for idiots

[SparX]

i have kind of persuaded the other half to buy me a zook for my birthday (not till March) i was wondering if you think this is a good thing !!!!!

Im a tech geek , and not really mecanically trained at all , but want to learn. i figure if i get me one , i can play and poss learn to weld too and make myself a roll cage.

anyway , is it a good place to start of should i leave it to the wrench monkeys


cheers

[dirtydog]

id say much easier than learning on the Surf go for it and join the club!
Just found out the guy who lives around the corner to me is a massive supplier of parts and has a huge ebay shop too - his jeeps are smart.

If anyone else needs bits and wants to surf train them to save on postage drop me a line.

[da SLUG man]

id say much easier than learning on the Surf go for it and join the club!
Just found out the guy who lives around the corner to me is a massive supplier of parts and has a huge ebay shop too - his jeeps are smart.

If anyone else needs bits and wants to surf train them to save on postage drop me a line.

That's not SJUK is it?

they wouldn't put a transfer box on a pallet so i could get a lorry to pick it up!... miserable buggaz!

[dirtydog]

That's not SJUK is it?

they wouldn't put a transfer box on a pallet so i could get a lorry to pick it up!... miserable buggaz!

yeah i think so... they are moving premises at the mo. will meet up with him soon and see what he's about.

[SparX]

ok on the subect of starting all this melarky .. I assume most jobs can be undertaken with spanners / sockets a large hammer etc which I have.

But would it be useful to get some sort of welding tool ?
Ive seen arc ones for around £100 , would these be good enough to weld a roll cage ?

ANd a grinder for cutting away body work ??


I know the list could go on and on into the £1000000's but basic stuff to mess around with ? as im going through Machine Mart magazine putting circles around stuff !!!!

[kitesurf_phil]

Bring it up to my gaff and I'll nick any bits I need for mine - I mean I'll assist where I can LOL.

• Large-ish trolley jack.
• Axle stands (pref' commercial ones).
• 4" x 4" timber to make ramps for checking/showing off flex.
• Angle grinder
• Metric socket set.
• BFH.
• MIG welder pref' 150 Amp+
• Fire extinguisher.
• Understanding wife/partner.

er, that's all I can think of at the moment.

[SparX]

Bring it up to my gaff and I'll nick any bits I need for mine - I mean I'll assist where I can LOL.

• Large-ish trolley jack.
• Axle stands (pref' commercial ones).
• 4" x 4" timber to make ramps for checking/showing off flex.
• Angle grinder
• Metric socket set.
• BFH.
• MIG welder pref' 150 Amp+
• Fire extinguisher.
• Understanding wife/partner.

er, that's all I can think of at the moment.

Cheers phil , still a few months off ( unless i see a £250 bargain ! ) but when i do get it , I will treat you to some beers , and you will have to show me how to use a MIG . I think i have most of it except the understanding wife.

When I first mentioned it she said NO .. just outright NO , without even thinking ..... Just about got her around to the idea now. Maybe you can convince her on sunday. Cheers pal.