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Weston Bye has an interesting article in the latest "Digital Machinist" magazine on building a multi-pole generator. It brings back memories of the...

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04-20-2013, 05:09 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Does material change size or disappear and reappear? in General

I have a digital caliper at my mill tool bench and a similar unit at my lathe bench. Why do they always seem to be in the same place when I am at...

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04-17-2013, 05:02 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Road trip for a surface grinder-need advise in General

Be careful when lifting the grinder as the table is usually not attached to the ways and can easily be lifted off the base. I hauled my small...

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04-11-2013, 09:35 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread What to do with a drill press column? in General

Go back and see if they have the rest of the machine. Do not use the word drill press.

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04-05-2013, 09:26 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Should threaded steam pipe also be welded in General

A classic steam pipe dope was a mixture of flake graphite and molasses. It sure smelled good when first heated. As I recall it went under the trade...

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04-05-2013, 09:21 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Clutch---again in General

Brian The old Hudson automobile used a wet clutch faced with small circles of cork. They had a special oil for the clutch. Only a few ounces did...

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04-04-2013, 10:21 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread putting a carrage (feed) stop on my PM 1027 lathe. Anyone ever do anything like this? in General

My 30 year old Colchester/Clausing has a mechanical clutch on the carriage that disengages the feed system when the carriage hits the stop that is...

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04-04-2013, 10:11 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Should threaded steam pipe also be welded in General

Welding low pressure steam fittings is an invitation for trouble. Normal low pressure fittings are ductile iron and will crack when welded to steel...

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04-04-2013, 10:06 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Clutch---again in General

You have a clutch design that is way over designed for this project. It is suitable for several HP. Change it out for a simple flat faced pair...

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04-03-2013, 11:19 AM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread excellent videos from a tool and die pro in General

Interesting thread but all the person wants is MONEY. A commercial operation. I had similar results as "Toolguy" reported.

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03-29-2013, 10:32 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Electroplating/Anodizing without sulfuric acid??? in General

try your local auto parts store for battery acid.

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03-29-2013, 07:05 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Philip duclos odds n ends hit and miss engine in General

Keep the excellent projects coming.

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03-28-2013, 08:19 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Lathe Problem in Third Hand

Single or three phase motor? I had a faint pattern on the work that went away when I installed a three phase motor and a VFD

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03-28-2013, 02:07 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Split pin vs solid shear pin in General

Turn down a common steel nail

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03-26-2013, 07:19 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Philip duclos odds n ends hit and miss engine in General

I would not mess with the tank's solder joints. Screw in a brass plug with the inside center bored out and then drill and tap a hole thru the flat on...

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03-26-2013, 05:02 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Repairing gage blocks in General

Any worn or damaged blocks are now simple spacers.

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03-23-2013, 10:16 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Electrical grounding question in General

When I purchased my CNC milling machine, one requirement for the installation was to have an eight foot long copper coated ground rod driven into the...

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03-20-2013, 04:57 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread OT: Interesting electronic part...... 3000F capacitor in General

One company is building the capacitors into a truck battery case for starting big diesel engines.

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03-20-2013, 04:47 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Compressed air distribution in General

If you are going to operate at 175psig then the standard cast black iron pipe fittings(malleable iron) are not rated for that pressure.

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03-19-2013, 09:37 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Harvel Grinder Questions in General

Wheels come off easy with one tool -- a medium size hammer. :-) You are dong the right thing in buying a set of tools.

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03-19-2013, 07:25 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Machining a square end on round stock in General

Use a square collet block.

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03-19-2013, 12:16 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Indexing plates - The chicken and egg problem in General

Check "Machinery's Handbook" for a listing of co-ordinates for hole spacing.

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03-17-2013, 10:42 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Thoughts On Why Lathe Saddle Sticks Sometimes in General

Use a name brand way oil and forget about running a chain saw - you have a lathe.

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03-15-2013, 02:39 PM

J. R. Williams replied to a thread Philip duclos odds n ends hit and miss engine in General

Brian Check out some old brass door knobs. Many are stamped brass and could be soldered to make the tank.

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