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    So Proud

    in Everything Else

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    I do not mean to short circuit your line, nor to induce reluctance to further zingers, but there is an overload of puns currently flowing...

    mcostello, I prefer to call it a plug too far...

    Robert Taylor

    So Proud

    in Everything Else

    Posted · Edited by Anachronist58
    addendum

    I needed to weld an extension on one of my fence poles. Tried to use a l00' 14-3 cord on my little HF dc inverter.  Just a bit too much drop on the line to maintain an arc.  Did not want to reinjure my back by wrassling the genset.  

    So, refurbed the 75' 12-3, and dragged the end up to do a ring test. OOPS. Needless to say, I was a bit shocked...20220113_145729.thumb.jpg.efe126f8b786a8a54c8913c8b95f6c47.jpg

    These two females were right next to the male. Swapped out, and got the job done. Will give you a laugh when you see the weld...

    I have a thunder stick for intruders - no need to bring the lightning...

    So Proud

    in Everything Else

    Posted · Edited by Anachronist58

    Same cable. One end has been out in the weather for eleven years. Yep, two male plugs on the same cable. With my arthritis, I was so happy that it only took six minutes to mount the new plug, only to.... oops! Happy New Year!

    Robert Taylor

    Arbor Press

    in Presses

    Posted

    Ha! Some distinguished guest directed me to this thread. I tried to use my three ton Famco like a forging press, and shattered the hub on the cast iron handwheel.  That convinced me that it was time for a flypress.

    Robert Taylor

    So Proud

    in Everything Else

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Nodebt said:

    How does that work, Robert

    Scott,  you have won the prize!

    1 hour ago, Daswulf said:

    unless I need it now. 

    Oh I needed it, alright! Notice anything odd about it? TW?

    Using engine valve lifters in forging

    in Knife making Class General Class Discussion

    Posted

    Since we are talking lifters here, and not valves, there should not be any concern about sodium.  You are responsible for ensuring your own safe conduct.  Were they my lifters, I would be all over taking one apart, since I have determined for myself that it is safe to do so. If they are 'high end' lifters, there will be tiny needle rollers between the roller and its shaft. Could make for an interesting pattern.

    Robert Taylor

    Shenwai SW-830 mill

    in MIlls, Milling machines, etc

    Posted

    On 11/9/2021 at 4:36 AM, Calkidd said:

    I understand. I saw the sub-forum here

    Yes, Yes! we really want to know!  I wish I had seen this post when it first went up, I would have been all over searching it out. It has an encouraging Mfg. date...  Thanks for dredging this up, Scott.

    Robert Taylor

    Some Vise Inspiration, or, Nothing Exceeds Like Excess

    in Vises

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    On 12/31/2021 at 2:09 PM, ThomasPowers said:

    ever tried making a milling machine bit?

    Yes.  I have had to prototype a few milling cutters for titanium and superalloys on our vintage manual grinding machines.  Had to cobble together an on-the-machine microscope to nail a christmas tree cutter for a turbofan disc.  I thought they were crazy, was thinking about finding another job... and then there was the time...

    1 hour ago, arftist said:

    No, that isn't how it works.

    You have it right, Mr. Arftist.

    Robert Taylor

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