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    Chain

    I can order and ship to You if needed.
    Post by: mcostello, Nov 30, 2019 in forum: General Engine Discussion
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    Attempt at a coolant mister

    I bought a similar design. I can not get it to throttle down. The small plastic hose goes all the way through the flex tube and can be adjusted by...
    Post by: mcostello, Nov 26, 2019 in forum: Tools
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    Up in flames....no pun intended.

    Wet hay will combust, barn fires were more common back then. A guy I worked with had put up loose hay in the barn. Went up a while later and it...
    Post by: mcostello, Nov 21, 2019 in forum: Mistakes, Blunders and Boo Boos
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    some days i tell ya

    I have a 16'x18' shop, pretty small. I lost something in it. I figured I would duplicate My searches so I started a list of every place I...
    Post by: mcostello, Nov 8, 2019 in forum: Mistakes, Blunders and Boo Boos
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    Parting made easy

    My preferred way also, I made the best of both worlds and got an insert parting tool. the insert tool works better and upside down makes it even...
    Post by: mcostello, Nov 3, 2019 in forum: Tips and Tricks
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    pre drilling for holes

    Bridgeport says 3/8" capacity when drilling.
    Post by: mcostello, Oct 12, 2019 in forum: Tools
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    Need help setting up a large lathe (air interlock)

    I think I have missed Him starting His lathe up as I did not see My lights getting dim. :)
    Post by: mcostello, Oct 6, 2019 in forum: Tools
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    pre drilling for holes

    .350 deep.
    Post by: mcostello, Oct 6, 2019 in forum: Tools
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    pre drilling for holes

    If I have typed correctly, Google says 4.2mm is .1654, #19 is.166, not much difference.
    Post by: mcostello, Oct 5, 2019 in forum: Tools
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    pre drilling for holes

    I have drilled 52 holes to tap 5mmx.8. Material is 304Stainles steel. The tap drill chart said to use a #19 drill, .166", tapping was horrendous....
    Post by: mcostello, Oct 4, 2019 in forum: Tools
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    pre drilling for holes

    Do it all the time with no problems. Don't buy extra fancy drill bits either.
    Post by: mcostello, Oct 2, 2019 in forum: Tools
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    Centring in a 4-Jaw Chuck

    Gordon, You don't have to wind the indicator back each time, just put the indicator on the tool post and move it. It's easier to move the...
    Post by: mcostello, Sep 22, 2019 in forum: Tips and Tricks
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    Machining aluminum and heat

    I have made the best of both worlds, I made an upside down insert parting tool. The insert parting tools work well and work better when directing...
    Post by: mcostello, Sep 16, 2019 in forum: General Engine Discussion
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    Machining aluminum and heat

    The tool heats up also.
    Post by: mcostello, Sep 14, 2019 in forum: General Engine Discussion
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    Trouble turning hot rolled steel!

    What speed are You running?
    Post by: mcostello, Sep 8, 2019 in forum: General Engine Discussion