Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-22-2024, 08:43 PM
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Ok, What would be the shortest throw you would...
Ok, What would be the shortest throw you would use for general shaping ? What would be your longest throw that you would use for the thumb?
I had been thinking about an adjustable pin . All of my...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-21-2024, 03:02 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-21-2024, 01:10 PM
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Reciprocating throw
On the machines built you used a 1/8" throw would a 1/4" throw work or is it better to have a short stroke?
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Forum: Automotive Projects
01-13-2024, 06:21 PM
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Forum: Automotive Projects
01-12-2024, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 310
Views: 201,782
Has anyone tried a curved baffle ? I never did...
Has anyone tried a curved baffle ? I never did on a fuel tank ,but I built a 400 gallon water tank that was long and narrow for a sprayer . I wanted to keep the wave from hitting the fill ports and...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-12-2023, 08:41 PM
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Forum: General Discussion
09-12-2023, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 15
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Kent , Back in the 70's and early 80's I had...
Kent , Back in the 70's and early 80's I had built a fiberglass roadster . well I could not bend metal muchless shape it . But I was good with wood and plastic worked like wood and I could mix...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
04-05-2023, 08:01 AM
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Most important would be insulation under the...
Most important would be insulation under the cover . Then think of another layer of ridged insulation around the fridge with open area for air flow . Another thought is louvers in the front panel...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
03-18-2023, 09:02 AM
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-25-2022, 08:29 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-03-2022, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 12
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One of the old blacksmiths I know used to make...
One of the old blacksmiths I know used to make rooster weather vanes . He would cut out two profiles ,weld them around the perimeter weld in a pipe fitting . then heat the fowl in the forge to a red...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-03-2022, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 12
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Kent thanks , They are just about in my back...
Kent thanks , They are just about in my back yard. I have several nice coppers that I have never used ,time for a project.
On the tanks that you made for the old cars , Did you tip the end...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-02-2022, 08:07 PM
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Forum: General Discussion
03-31-2022, 08:22 PM
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John , I know about that , many times I wish...
John , I know about that , many times I wish someone would do things so I could get other things done.
crystallographic , What solder do you use for SS tanks ? Any special prep other than...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-30-2022, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 12
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If you can weld SS you can make the tanks you...
If you can weld SS you can make the tanks you need . Form the box ,2- 90s or four 90s and weld the seams . make a baffle by cutting 45s on each corner weld it in place , with 20 ga. I would make it...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
02-02-2022, 08:51 AM
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Forum: Automotive Projects
02-02-2022, 08:27 AM
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Forum: Announcements
12-25-2021, 07:54 PM
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sorry to hear that . I met him at Oblong...
sorry to hear that . I met him at Oblong 3years ago and this year we bought a sand bag from him along with other small items . He was a great guy even if you were just "looking"
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-16-2021, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 245
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I like your truck , alot , But what is the...
I like your truck , alot , But what is the blu/green machine between it and the sheetmetal brake ? looks like it might be a sheer ? I only get little glimpses of small sections of it . I think...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
12-13-2021, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
12-12-2021, 09:07 PM
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Forum: Comments and Suggestions
12-06-2021, 09:47 PM
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Forum: Beginner Projects
12-01-2021, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 53
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I would bet she would like a larger version of...
I would bet she would like a larger version of the pedal car .With a nice Offy and a Franklin quick change . You might want to start on that right away, so she will not suspect it will be hers.
Don
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-01-2021, 07:35 PM
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Forum: General Discussion
11-24-2021, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 10
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thanks everyone ,
I was hoping to find it...
thanks everyone ,
I was hoping to find it closer , but they might have straight tin ingots that I would like also . If I have to pay the freight ,might as well make it worthwhile.
Any one have...
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