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05-07-2013, 08:58 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Chemical question for EVAN the rocket scientist in General

I use what ever "Regular" grade gas is convenient or cheap at the time in all of my small engines (and I have quite a few of them). Typically that is...

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05-07-2013, 08:44 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Lube oil for old lathe in Third Hand

Mobil Vactra No 2 Enco Part Number 505-1987 Master Catalog Pg #954 Current Sale Price is $18/gal Note Vactra 2 is simply ISO 68 (SAE 20) Way...

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05-05-2013, 12:47 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Shop Made Tools in General

Not sure, but it sure sounds like herding feral cats to me :D

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05-01-2013, 09:36 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread OT:Oh crap,that doesn't look good! in General

A shift of somethings as heavy as an MRAP would be catastrophic. If I recall correctly a regional jet crashed on takeoff a few years back. The pilot...

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04-30-2013, 10:13 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Tell me about a South Bend 13" lathe in General

14341 = 1974 T = 13" swing K = Quick Change Gear (QCG), Friction Feed Apron, Underneath Motor Drive (UMD) X = Special (likely is harden bed,...

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04-30-2013, 08:39 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Tell me about a South Bend 13" lathe in General

Plus large dials too. More than likely a later machine.

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04-28-2013, 07:59 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread a bandsaw question? in General

You already have your answer, wood saws are so fast you need a major reduction either thru a jack shaft or a gear box. By the way if you want a saw...

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04-24-2013, 08:37 AM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Machining books in General

I forgot those. Audels published the Machinists Library which included Basic Machine Shop, Machine Shop, and Toolmakers Handy Book. Maybe there were...

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04-23-2013, 09:14 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Machining books in General

Not a comprehensive list by any means but each is worthwhile. Not that that you'd need all of them since many overlap. Machine Shop Practice,...

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04-23-2013, 04:31 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread A little OT - a science quiz in General

Wikipedia says... Knowledge is a familiarity with someone or something, which can include facts, information, descriptions, or skills acquired...

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04-22-2013, 08:40 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Where to buy assortmented nuts, bolts, set-screws, etc... ??? in General

I purchased some Durham boxes and populated them with what I need. Eventually it ended up including 1/4" up to 1/2" in all common sizes up to 3"...

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04-21-2013, 09:29 AM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread OT Fertilizer Plant explosion in Texas in General

Coming from an Ag background I can say that although 270 tons seems like a lot its not. Also for some uses Ammonium Nitrate is preferred because of...

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04-20-2013, 09:19 AM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Dreaming about pruchasing a welder in Home Shop Welding

I think for what you're wanting to do the Hobart Handler 140 is the machine. Its a high quality US made machine with a great warranty. Its also the...

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04-08-2013, 08:56 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Source for spur gears in General

Gear makers are... Boston http://www.bostongear.com/ Martin http://www.martinsprocket.com/ Browning...

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04-05-2013, 10:34 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Where did Sebastion stamp their numbers? in General

If my memory service me correctly its on the *front* of the bed all the way to the right.

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04-01-2013, 07:18 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread O/T worlds rarest motorcycle in General

I hope the museum is setup better than the web site.

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03-16-2013, 09:04 AM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Ggzzzht! in General

Yes, its best to turn the machine off but we know that doesn't always happen. That's why commercial shops use magnetic starters. Drop the power...

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03-14-2013, 04:59 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Larger, sharper exploded view of the Bridgeport Series 1 J-head available? in General

Even Hardinge's are a little fuzzy. Are these better than what you have? http://www.shophardinge.com/kneemillparts.aspx

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03-05-2013, 09:07 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Kerney & Trecker horizontal mill in General

Actually a NMTB #40 is 1.75" at the large end. The #50 is 2.75", and the smaller #30 is only 1.25" again all at the large end of the taper which is...

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03-05-2013, 05:02 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Kerney & Trecker horizontal mill in General

Lot serial number 1011 would make it 1925.

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03-04-2013, 05:35 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Kerney & Trecker horizontal mill in General

Back up a bit. You said model 1A? This machine has a single round overarm correct? If so its a way old machine probably 20's or earlier. It should...

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02-28-2013, 08:14 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread What to flush gear box's with? in General

Most of the old school equipment makers recommended kerosene. If there is any chance of water in the gearbox then WD-40 is a excellent choice.

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02-25-2013, 10:46 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Help me put this to use please-P&W "centering" indicator in General

The proving bar was placed in the jig bore spindle and also used to indicate a hole.

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02-25-2013, 09:48 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Bridgeport t-slots too snug in General

To me milling them out is like using a sledge hammer to swish ants. Filing is very appropriate here in my opinion. For all but the worst cases a...

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02-24-2013, 04:06 PM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Help me put this to use please-P&W "centering" indicator in General

What you're describing is a P&W "Work Locating Indicator" which was designed for use on a jig bore to precisely locate work relative to an existing...

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02-24-2013, 09:28 AM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Computer question re "7"...... is it still available despite the new "phone app "8"? in General

In large networks CD drives are frowned on, you boot and install from the network. Installing a CD drive is like a 3 minute job anyway. An earlier...

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02-24-2013, 09:00 AM

Ohio Mike replied to a thread Are Kurt and Kurt clone vise parts interchangeable? in General

They should but you probably won't need the swivel base. My recommendation is leave if off until you need it, the only problem with that could be...

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