Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-14-2019, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,774
Taper thread sealant
I use this, Loctite 577. Never had a problem, even with pretty rough threads. Left over night to fully cure, it's never let me down.
Not cheap, but good stuff never is !...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
07-02-2018, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 20,583
Neil, I tried this today on 16G mild steel sheet,...
Neil, I tried this today on 16G mild steel sheet, all scale removed, and wiped down with Acetone.
Pure argon , near perfect welds, no problem at all, changed over to argon/ co2 mig gas, not good ,...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-20-2017, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,254
This also helps
Having been in the trade for years, and involved in the Aircraft industry too,this stuff is a great help.
https://www.ezgrip.net/
Works very well on cross head screws, like on door lock plates and...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-20-2017, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,178
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Forum: Heads Up Announcements
01-25-2017, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 11,513
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-07-2016, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 13,977
Hi, I am from the UK, so not too sure if this...
Hi, I am from the UK, so not too sure if this company may be of help to you there in the States.
I had them form similar tubes for a De Dion axle I re-manufactured for a Historic race car a couple...
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Forum: Individual Classifieds
01-02-2016, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,312
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-24-2015, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,001
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-13-2015, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,167
Hole flanging
This video may be of some help as a guide to the process,
http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=820371239001
I use a piece of Teflon / aluminium round bar, works well for me.
Thanks,
Neil.
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Forum: Automotive Projects
09-06-2015, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,075
Plating
Hi, I have used this company many times, excellent service.Fairly long lead-times, but worth the wait.
http://www.lpcplating.co.uk/
Good luck,
Fab
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-10-2015, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,366
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-10-2015, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,366
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Forum: Individual Classifieds
04-09-2015, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,911
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Forum: General Discussion
02-09-2015, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,697
John, this works for me, ...
John, this works for me,
http://orelube.com/products/liquids/
I use the paste , comes in plastic tub, works so well on any hole saws, drills.taps etc.
Even better on carbide die grinder burrs on...
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Forum: Miscellanous products related to metalshaping
01-03-2015, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 13,598
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Forum: Automotive Projects
01-02-2015, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 71,568
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
12-08-2014, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,954
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Forum: General Discussion
11-30-2014, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,013
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Forum: General Discussion
11-02-2014, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,835
This has always been a potential hazard, and...
This has always been a potential hazard, and something so easy to over-look.
I use a large polishing machine , with a dust extractor unit housed in a separate building for this very reason. As I...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-29-2014, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,231
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Forum: Automotive Projects
07-26-2014, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,684
Thanks for the advice Kent,
The tank in your...
Thanks for the advice Kent,
The tank in your picture, what was this for, and I see it is all riveted construction,how are the joints sealed?
I did originally think the bends could be formed...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
07-24-2014, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,684
Andrew, thanks for the compliments and...
Andrew, thanks for the compliments and information.
It has to "resemble" an original tank,forming the radius bends took some time.
Not an easy task,learning as I worked,several "test strips"...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
07-24-2014, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,684
This morning, I did the test with air at 4 PSI...
This morning, I did the test with air at 4 PSI ,and soapy water in a trigger gun. Showed up two very small pin holes, both at the end of a Tig weld, barely visible to the eye. I am always very...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
07-23-2014, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,684
Bill, thank you, I plan on using an engine...
Bill, thank you, I plan on using an engine cooling system hand pump to apply the pressure.
I can't regulate the air pressure that low on my compressor air supply.
Tomorrow morning is "test time "...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
07-23-2014, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,684
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