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    05-20-2013, 05:31 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread A pair of Allman Engines we have been building in General
    Nice job! I've admired those Allman engines and keep thinking I'd like to have one. Too many other irons in the fire, though. Thanks for sharing!
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    05-15-2013, 12:25 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread O.T. industrial lawn mower in General
    BF, According to the chart on the dash of my mower, I'm mowing at close to 6 Mph. As rough as my lawn is, I'm not sure I could stay on the seat at...
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    05-15-2013, 08:27 AM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread O.T. industrial lawn mower in General
    BF, My 1966 Cub Cadet had a 10 Hp Kohler engine and a 42" mower deck. It worked very well for 21 years, mowing between 1 and 2 acres. Plenty of...
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    05-14-2013, 07:51 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread Model Sawmill Dreaming--- in General
    Brian, Actually, my smaller engines will run the sawmill now, but I don't want to subject them to it because of lack of cooling. The Star does need...
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    05-14-2013, 07:46 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread Philip duclos odds n ends hit and miss engine in General
    lane said: I've seen this used by more than one model builder. There was a fella from Pittsburg who I chatted with at Portland over several years;...
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    05-14-2013, 01:56 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread Polishing crankshaft journals? in General
    Sir John said: There's a pic and description of such a device in the "Shop Tips" book that V.P. published recently. I just saw it this morning...
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    05-14-2013, 01:49 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread O.T. industrial lawn mower in General
    Macona, How does that outfit work for lawn mowing? I see 2 objections to a rear-mounted mower: They don't usually do as nice a job of grass cutting...
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    05-14-2013, 08:17 AM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread O.T. industrial lawn mower in General
    OLS, I'm thinking the same thing. My own tractor doesn't have power steering, but has center-rib ag tires in front, and it honestly feels like it...
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    05-13-2013, 07:41 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread O.T. industrial lawn mower in General
    Mike, His present mower(s) (He has 2 of them) use a Briggs V-twin engine, about 20 Hp. Of course, the horsepower rating is not real meaningful, as...
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    05-13-2013, 06:27 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread O.T. industrial lawn mower in General
    Cuemaker, I've seen those outfits around here also, but I rather doubt that my buddy would be interested in standing for any length of time. I know...
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    05-13-2013, 05:46 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread O.T. industrial lawn mower in General
    I like the looks of that Steiner outfit, but the Gravely requires WALKING. (yuuch!) John, My friend is in NW Ohio, so the selection of Mexican...
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    05-13-2013, 03:06 PM
    jdunmyer started a thread O.T. industrial lawn mower in General
    I have a friend who is in need of a new lawn mower. He mows several acres, but not necessarily big, straight fields. He doesn't want a ZTR mower that...
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    05-12-2013, 12:12 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread Shop vac recommendations in General
    Chuck, My Sears/Craftsman shop vac is over 40 years old and still going strong. There's no doubt that the design has changed, but let me point out...
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    05-11-2013, 06:47 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread Chuck escape in General
    I have a little squirt bottle of Tap Magic that is my default cutting fluid, but it smokes like the dickens when hot, and is absolutely choking to...
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    05-09-2013, 05:04 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread Model Sawmill Dreaming--- in General
    Brian, Congrats on finally reaching your goal, you have every right to be proud. And once again, thanks for sharing!! Jim
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    05-04-2013, 09:09 AM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread .45ACP w/ small pistol primer in Gunsmithing
    I have a Dillon 650 loader and I don't see a problem loading those small-primer cases, as far as the machine is concerned. Just install the small...
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    04-29-2013, 07:34 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread Whats the best home and shop wireless security system now? in General
    What is the consensus on "visible signs of alarm system" to deter entry vs. "silent alarm, calls the cops to catch the perps"? Personally, I have...
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    04-29-2013, 07:00 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread Whats the best home and shop wireless security system now? in General
    I installed a pretty comprehensive alarm system in my barn/shop(s) a number of years ago. It's all hard-wired, with switches on all doors, even the...
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    04-25-2013, 06:56 AM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread Installing a Mitutoyo Quill DRO in General
    It appears as though I have a thin (about 1/16") piece of sheetmetal screwed to the mill, then a solid block about 3/4 X 1 X 6" fastened to that....
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    04-24-2013, 07:05 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread The Mechatronist comes thru again in General
    Wes, Yours are about the only articles in D.M. that are of interest to me. Enough so that I'll probably renew my subscription that I took out last...
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    04-24-2013, 06:39 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread Installing a Mitutoyo Quill DRO in General
    The Mitutoyo readout has been on my B'Port since about 1997 and the screw(s) haven't stripped or fallen out. IIRC, I had to actually mill the...
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    04-24-2013, 03:44 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread steam power? in General
    I've looked at both those sites, and like the model engines. Here's a video of a model, with an attached boiler:...
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    04-23-2013, 07:01 PM
    jdunmyer started a thread steam power? in General
    You've seen pics of my Muley sawmill a while back, so you know what I'm talking about. The thing was a great success at the 2 shows in Florida,...
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    04-22-2013, 06:47 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread Control circuit help in General
    It's not fancy, but you can get toggle switches that have a mechanical interlock that prevents switching from one selection to the other without...
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    04-14-2013, 06:59 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread The "Almost" Flood--- in General
    Brian, Glad to hear that you survived! Get a backup in place ASAP so you don't need to panic in the future. Bob Fisher said: Where did you...
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    04-12-2013, 05:53 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread Oh,okay I'll take that in General
    My air compressor accumulator is an old "side arm" water heater tank, galvanized, riveted construction. It's about 30 gallon capacity, I think....
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    04-08-2013, 06:38 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread Drill Chuck Removal in General
    I've removed a bunch of chucks from drills at the scrapyard, and all have had LH threads on that retaining screw, if there was a retaining screw. ...
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    04-06-2013, 05:38 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread Who's going to the N.A.M.E.S Show in General
    I'm certainly planning on being there on Saturday, Lord willing and the creek don't rise. See ya all there!!
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    04-06-2013, 08:46 AM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread Dodgy Bridgy in General
    John11668, Sir John's no doubt correct about the B'Ports being a POS. That's why you need to follow his path; keep and use it just long enough to...
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    04-02-2013, 06:10 PM
    jdunmyer replied to a thread PHOTOBUCKET - Q. not addressed by sticky in General
    Look at these pics: http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/threads/58580-The-Sawmill-Dream-comes-true!-Pics-so-you-know-it-happened! They are all...
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