Den Moran

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Hi,everyone! Can anyone please tell me where I can get information on how to build WW1 wheels for a 36'w/s ex ff SE5a? I'm rebuilding it,and converting it to two channel, and the old wheels were 'going home'! Also, how do you 'paste' a picture on here, my images on file don't seem to have a URL, whatever Thanks, Den Moran,Abertawe.

This what I'm trying to get to. Is the dimmer switch an ordinary mains one -AC? What on earth is a primary,and why cannot I use my halfords charger, stuck it together but nothing happening.does the dimmer go before or after the charger? does a good car batt charger work i.e. one presumably with a regulator? Still looking for that elusive simplicity,thanks again,Den

Thanks everyone - I haven't a clue what a brushed thingamebob is, and I still get a reluctance with your answersto mention AC/DC. I do understand that 12volt AC is ok to use,as long as the connections are safe. Since I posted I have linked an ordinary 12volt DC car battery to a guitar string,and crocodile clipped it - it worked a treat over approx 30" of cutting length. I need to be able to contol the heat,though.I know I can do it by lengthening/shortening the cut, but really want a little easier control than that for various jobs. Once again,thanks a lot,everyone. Den

AC,DC,TAKS,BATS,and CRATS - like most people there are two in there I have a vague idea about. Does anyone have a wiring diagram, and/or a clear suggestion for powering a foam bow cutter please? I'm not an expert on wiring, as the above shows.I have a transformer that takes 240 volts AC down to 12v AC. I also possess a car battery (12volt), and a 'leisure' battery (12volt), plus some nichrome wire.Oh,and a 'dimmer' switch.I saw an interesting article by David Deadman using a battery charger and a dimmer switch,but no go here I'm afraid! My problem is stringing it all together - my car battery charger( Halfords) doesn't seem to do much, and the dimmer switch I have is a mains one -does that matter.? Any help would be gratefully appreciated, but please mention AC or DC,my first stumbling block in terms of safety alone, probably! If I succeed in making one, the description will be fulfilled - something simple to cut foam with - ME! Den Moran,Abertawe Edited By Den Moran on 06/06/2012 11:34:11