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Ok lets say your tail stock does pass as pointing in the correct direction and within the allowable limits, or at worst, even straight...
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Having been around a variety of foundries, - including iron - I think Green Twin's comments are excellent advice. Having choked on...
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There are a lot of "experts" out there, and the problem is that often times they give incorrect advice, or make false assumptions. I...
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hi folks: As a frequent lurker and learning much from the HMEM community I wanted to share this project. Its not exactly a working...
Sep 18, 2023
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My sincere apology's for going missing. Personal issues (sigh) That really sucks about your test bar warping Petertha. Possibly I'm...
Sep 18, 2023
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I have an Atlas lathe an the change gears are all cast in ZAMAK. The metal has decent strength properties.
Aug 30, 2023
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Will do that Brian, thanks, I used to also get projects in Metal, but them to more venders adds and very seldom would get a project, I...
Aug 27, 2023
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In case anyone in western Wisconsin (USA) is interested in foundry equipment. It is in Menomonie, WI, about an hour east of St Paul...
Aug 20, 2023
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Yes I can do that Bob, but it might be a bit more than you were asking about since its not exactly as simple as it might seem. I'm also...
Aug 18, 2023
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Onboard an oil rig now in Persian gulf. Its summer here with temperature 45-48C and humidity in 30s. One time the temperature went to...
Aug 14, 2023
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Concur with the recommendation for XT-60 (or -30 or -90 depending on your continuous amp duty which is what the number stands for)...
Aug 12, 2023
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I think I'll pop in here, I process automotive power train parts into ingots for the Hobbest and ship allover the US I have shipped...
Aug 11, 2023
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Hi Lloyd, On "noisy belts": Some curious things to note: What many do not realise with belts, is that different designs generate noise a...
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I have changed many motorcycle crankshaft bearings, electric motor bearings, etc. and am aware that a common comment is that " they...
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Hi, The following is a building log of a model steam stationary engine recently completed. Over the years, a lot of the projects that...
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