Robert Yates

I have started my hunt in book form and have acquired 12 of the ones I wanted so far .

AWESOMENESS !

I Hope and Pray it was Insured well and the Community will help rebuild it Bigger and Better . I really hope this was not arson but just a misplaced cigaret that should have been put in a butt can ! if it was they will never find out until the person's conscience gets the best of them. Ret, Sgt. R. Yates

I took my lil Champ apart Cleaned it, resurfaced the case just enough to get a good seal and then used the Indian Gasket sealer with a paper seal . then filled it up with Molly oil from Shaffer oil ... it was this -http://www.schaefferoil.com/engine-oil-treatment.html I have never had another issue with my lil champ for the last 10 years EVER ! Ret,Sgt. Robert Yates

Here is some reading for you and Two (2) Oils that I use "Very Religiously ALL The Time !" Reading Part 1 http://users.techline.com/palfac/military.html Reading Part 2 http://users.techline.com/palfac/oilperform.html Oil Site 1 http://users.techline.com/palfac/index.htm#3 Oil Site 2 http://enviropluslubrication.com/index.php?action=showpage&id=27 NO I do Not have any vested interest in either Company other then I use their Products . Ret, Sgt. Robert Yates

I have No Idea what you are looking at All Three links are of A KMG Clone Grinder parts, the Build & Finished of the "Grinder" I built NOT bits of Any aircraft Ian !

Your welcome Brother.

Here is the one I built Brother Rich . Yes it is a Beast ( Built with Much thicker material then it Originally Required) and Quite a few Mods for my own spec's & needs. It was Built from the spec's of a KMG and I added a few other things from other Machines to help me out also . 1'st set has 8 photos of parts and extras with a platen and Lg wheel adapter. http://imgur.com/3L7ayPg,o2sKNV5,CxZBQdC,d4qoHnQ,JlQjKVq,0tHUAif,g7wtoLw,wktjT04#0 2nd shows 7 photos of some of the details of a bit of the Custom work built Wheels, Platen, Handles, Lock pin for tench arm, 6 inch direct drive wheel , and some of the Pretty work with the machine screws instillation/build. http://imgur.com/epQNnMW,USXNl6L,SPcTmE5,ql1lbop,8OVubzB,nAFuyaa,cAxHFF4#0 3rd shows 5 photos of the Finished Build , and the Heart of the power & Controler used. http://imgur.com/BSMnVIc,Untvt0L,9Bv4Inb,e9gBa9M,TRNNnj2#0 I hope Y'all like the photos and build I have shown here . Blessings & Best Regards Ret, Sgt. Yates

Thank you Glenn , I had that Information a some time ago in my files and lost it when I up graded to my New System .... I now have invested in a very "Nice Extremely LARGE External drive. I made it as a 20 terabyte unit so for size I am good for a long time . It is for Downloaded books, posted photos, schematics, drawings, directions for projects Ect, and Any PDF's I find that I will want to add to my Library for my self, others, or reference for later from Now on . Among other things as a stand alone unit from my computer all I do is hook to it and down load to the system and save it for the future if needed or for a Back -up due to a crash . it is one of the most Awesome investments I have made as is holds All of the families computers back-ups on it and they are up dated every lil bit to preserve their integrity and functionality as for others folks trust me it is an investment you will never regret and the Hard drive is very well protected so it should last for ever. Ret

No ! most US Coins are Stamped into "Slots" (the round form), then the edges are formed , and finally the face and back are pressed by a Hyd. ton Press to form the face and back at one time . R&R track is cut by a Hyd. Controlled Power Saw with a carbide blade and the unit is fitted to the track so X & Y Cuts are Square and Straight . so the track can be removed and put back together in a seamlessly manner. Ret,Sgt. Yates

This is good to hear been wondering about you as well . I also have a few other friends your way that I have yet to be able to get hold of the last few days . Ret, Sgt. Yates

Sorry folks , I have been down for a bit am just now where I can even get on here to answer to any inquiries of the project . as my face has swelled to twice its normal size for about a week . it appears to be an infection in my jaw that is the issue and currently prevents any progress for a time until it stops . I am truly sorry for the delay . In pain and still puffy . Ret. Sgt

I will Look up where I have hung my welding Jacket it is well in to the mid 80's when I got it and the jacket shows that Motif of drawings and Painting on the back All done in Acrylic paints & Model Car paints Yes I still wash the same jacket as notoed above when I need to clean it after working with Black Iron and Oil coated steels that leave my welding Jacket very very Black and covered in oil and Metal grindings . I wash out the bulk outside and finish up with the Machine wash and when I get photos posted you will see it is still in very good shape . I have even made very minor repairs to it using Kevlar sowing thread yet it is still Extreamly soft and usable after 20+ years . Photos coming soon . Ret,Sgt. Yates

I have a rather large Horse Brush I use on mine that I fixed up .... though Tim was looking for a Much nicer style like he posted so I did not add that. Good job on the Brush replacement Brother John!

#2 Safety is always important ;) and accidents do happen with you Not anywhere around the shield and Spiders love to nest in Hoods full or Half faced ! ! :unsure: and they will bit you for No reason = :blink: YES ! they are = :ph34r: and do Not like the arc flash = :angry:Spiders take out their anger on you the unexpected Welder = :wacko: = Hospital trip ! Yea I am done making a funny out of Similes. Ret,Sgt. Yates

I am in the Fine tuning stage of the project and making a few of them to test out "locally" currently to see just how they preform at different altitudes here In Tennessee. So I hope to have some reviews and Photos to post soon as this is well under way for others to try out very soon .

Well Done Very nice razor , I like the shape you have . Looks close to a 6/8 size ?

I have one for tac welding and short welds they work good for tight spots also . As brother Dodge I just made one, why? I am cheap and I had the stuff to make it .

Hello Tim, A good Friend of mine sent me these sites for you , you may have them already . http://www.castlegatestores.co.uk/new-round-replacement-companion-hearth-brush-head-refill-5926-p.asp And this one is the better one of the two : http://www.castironfires.com/detail.aspx?id=1357 Best of Luck & Best Regards Ret, Sgt. Robert D. Yates

NO as I am in the Hills LOL ;)

Tim can you post an example of just what you are looking for ? Please . Best Regards Ret, Sgt. Robert D. Yates

Supper Sucker and a very nice side draft hood well done Brother !

The Term "Redneck" is really from back in roughly 1848 or so when the rail workers actually tied a Red Handkerchief or rag around their necks so other folks of like minds would know them upon site they were good folks that were standing up for what was good and right in that time and day. for that time and day it was the Union for better work days,wages,and treatment . the "Rednecks" were marching to the capital hill to be heard for their rights against the Rail Road Company and the RRC were trying to stop them in the Appalachian Mountains. So really it is NOT a bad thing to be Called a Redneck Gentlemen ;) Just a bit of History to chew on and for thought . Ret,Sgt. Yates PS YES ! This has happened to one of my tats a good slab of scale/slag flipped up and landed in a fold on my right arm and burned through my Leather Jacket and into my arm destroying my tat. ****If you've ever worried about a forging burn messing up a tattoo....

Welcome Back Brother James, I look forward to seeing your work and also wish you a fast recovery Sir. Ret, Sgt. Robert D. Yates

Ernest, I would simply ask for a O/A GP(general purpose) Flux Coated Rod in some stores Known as (LFB FC) it has a 50,000 to 65,000 tensile strength, heat range @ 1670° F to 1750° F . or simply clean the steel very well and use a pencil rod and torch O/A to sew it up as per needed for your project . and use Borax for flux . also a standard Old Coat hanger can be used depending on the project at hand . However you did not specify just what you were welding .