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Comment on Modern Technology by She-She

She-She — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:56:00 +0000

careful joining dissimilar metals together (electrolysis, galvanic reactions) will speed corrosion, especially in humid/salty environments. Check out High Energy Metals, they make metallurgically bonded structures of dissimilar metals, specifically for sea coast environments where corrosion due to dissimilar metals in contact is a threat.

Comment on Tiny nibbles by David

David — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:50:37 +0000

Could therebe a better tool than the hole saw?

Comment on Ass-puckering by She-She

She-She — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:52:21 +0000

I wish the camera was tilted a bit more upright, to see what was upcoming. I love the side wall nearing the middle of the race. Was that Mona in the race path!?

Comment on Got my torch back by Michael Slater

Michael Slater — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:53:29 +0000

I am using bolts in some cases because I might change the design after I’ve used it for a while. I don’t want to have to use traumatic grinder-surgery to modify the stand. It’s also likely to be useful for other shop tools I have.

Incidentally, I had a handheld grinder disk partially fragment and throw a penny-sized piece of disk into my stomach. It was surprisingly painful for such a small bit of junk.

Comment on Got my torch back by dave

dave — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:29:01 +0000

You could forgo the bolts and stitch weld the plate to the rectangular tubing. The weld can be ground out pretty easily and redone if necessary about as easy as bolts. Probably more rigid than bolting.
I like the use of large diameter pipe as a structural element.

Comment on Crossed Eyes by dave

dave — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:23:05 +0000

Last couple weeks I have been soldering old 1960 vintage printed circuit boards. Have been using a 2 or 3 lighted magnifier glass that is rectangular ( that is the shape to get) It is by Luxor. The parallel arms are pretty hefty. I got best results when the glass is near my eyes and I move the work piece to the right distance below the glass. It is crucial to get the glass perpendicular to the line of sight.

Comment on Magnesium MVB Condensed by dave

dave — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:07:55 +0000

Could you put a HOME key on this blog like you have on silver case. It takes you back to the latest postings. Sometimes I set for days looking at an older posting thinking it is the latest.

Comment on Snap your fingers; snap your neck by dave

dave — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:12:53 +0000

They are actually consumables. There are several varieties of torch heads to allow the welder to get into tight places. I have some that are “flexible” so the angle between handle and head may be changed. The flexible ones have wrinkled tubing to facilitate more movement versus straight wall tubing.

You might be able to braze it back but I fear the molded rubber covering will prevent that being done easily. Sure wish I knew if the hoses were interchangable Lincoln to Miller.

Comment on Welding my feet by Jan

Jan — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:43:50 +0000

looks like you got much done and had fun while at it!