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06-12-2013, 08:28 AM

gizmo2 replied to a thread Four jaw setup in General

I find it speeds things up if you center them in pairs, off the flats, and not try to do all four at once. F'rinstance, let's say jaws 1 and 3 are...

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06-09-2013, 09:08 AM

gizmo2 replied to a thread Showing my Black Diamond Drill Grinder in General

I can see why you're showing her off, that is a nice bit of kit. I might also imagine you out in the yard drilling dirt and rocks and stuff, just so...

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06-03-2013, 08:05 AM

gizmo2 replied to a thread Ever had days like this? in General

WOW! This thread has been at the top of the heap every time I've come to visit this site. Sure is a lot of action for a link that doesn't work! ...

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06-01-2013, 11:38 AM

gizmo2 replied to a thread Way off thread...But you are the smartest of the bunch in General

I can't add anything about the bees, but have had some rather disappointing encounters with plaster and lath construction. Consider the wallpaper as...

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05-29-2013, 08:21 AM

gizmo2 replied to a thread Karma got me! in General

I make so many mistakes in the shop I can't even remember them all, forcing me to repeat many of them. I would be upset if it weren't a hobby. I...

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05-27-2013, 12:00 AM

gizmo2 replied to a thread Don't trust them! in General

It's always my fault! No 'bout adoubt it. It just amazes me how many ways there are to get it wrong, and I seem to find 'em too. Not complaining,...

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05-26-2013, 10:38 PM

gizmo2 started a thread Don't trust them! in General

I was working on the connecting rod to a model steam engine today, and was drilling a 19/64" (about .297") hole before reaming to .302". Same as an...

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05-23-2013, 07:09 PM

gizmo2 replied to a thread Threading Question in General

I cheat, if the application isn't critical. Single point until the o.d. grows by a thou, then knock it back with a file (it will end up 5 to 7...

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05-10-2013, 08:16 AM

gizmo2 replied to a thread 5 cylinder radial running in General

Design, build from scratch, then to actually have it run... That's quite a skill set. Not to mention the jaw-dropping beauty of it. Impressive, sir.

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05-09-2013, 10:18 PM

gizmo2 replied to a thread OT: Truly punishing in General

A midget robbed a bank, using his pyschic abilities to get away with it. The next day's headline read "Small Medium at Large".

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05-09-2013, 07:50 PM

gizmo2 replied to a thread fm radio in General

Well, you could start by making a much bigger dial with more graduations on it. Might be a little hard to replace the push button on your digital...

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05-07-2013, 08:20 AM

gizmo2 replied to a thread What material for QCTP Tool Holders in General

I've made a bunch from hot rolled, and a few from aluminum. They have all held up just fine in my home shop, that is, not abused. I might add, all...

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05-06-2013, 07:34 PM

gizmo2 replied to a thread OT, Knife Sharpening Techniques in General

I'm with the others, diamond hones to set the bevels and ceramic to touch up the edge. When I sharpen, I try to keep the wrists locked and go 'right...

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05-02-2013, 07:37 PM

gizmo2 replied to a thread Who Else Is Watching "Big Brain Theory" On Discovery? in General

I TRIED to watch it, honest. But once they started bitchin' about one another I bailed. About the only show I try to catch regularly any more of...

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04-30-2013, 08:01 PM

gizmo2 replied to a thread A Webster Moment--- in General

can you get to that pin at all? Maybe drill and tap the ends (2-56) and a little slide hammer action will worry the broken bits out. Or maybe that...

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04-30-2013, 07:47 PM

gizmo2 replied to a thread Gear Material question in General

I had a motorcycle gear (final drive) made of something called Zytel. It outlasted a couple chains, ran quietly, and I have no idea what it was,...

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04-23-2013, 07:58 PM

gizmo2 replied to a thread steam power? in General

PM Research has the model 4 and model 6 kits, 1 1/2" bore 2 1/2" stroke both rated about 1/4 horse. One is vertical, t'uther horizontal. Cast iron...

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04-22-2013, 07:06 PM

gizmo2 replied to a thread Boiler Clock - project in General

I'm sitting here going through this thread with my mouth hanging open. Simply stunning.

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04-21-2013, 03:19 PM

gizmo2 replied to a thread What did you machine today? in General

I've been working on the #5 coke bottle steam kit from Precision Research. Fried the circuits in my brain, trying to figure out how to obtain...

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04-19-2013, 08:25 AM

gizmo2 replied to a thread OT - the WORST car you've ever owned? in General

1982 Dodge Omni. Stranded us everywhere, including a holiday through Wyoming. That's why I'm still here.

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04-15-2013, 08:08 AM

gizmo2 replied to a thread I have seen the light. in General

The 5C collet set up is what lives on my machine. Good grip and concentricity, but what I like best is its slender profile... My 4 jaw is a 10" beast...

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04-08-2013, 08:12 AM

gizmo2 replied to a thread Fitting a face plate - need an adapter in General

Just an idea, never tried it. You have a four jaw? You might be able to take out the jaws and make four plates that fit the slots, tap the plates...

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03-24-2013, 07:19 PM

gizmo2 replied to a thread Where to get hard woods for cheap? in General

Try a trophy shop, if you just need small pieces. We make lots of mistakes, especially laser engraving. The amount of walnut I burn in the...

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