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05-21-2013, 10:56 AM

lbhsbz replied to a thread Shop Made Tools in General

Been meaning to take a picture of it...maybe I'll remember soon. I always loathe centering something round on the mill to drill a bolt circle or...

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05-17-2013, 04:47 PM

lbhsbz replied to a thread Anyone interested in a small project ? in General

Instead of making that one piece, would it be OK to make it a 2 piece part? Turn and thread the larger section, then drill and tap the blank end and...

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05-15-2013, 06:57 PM

lbhsbz replied to a thread Repairing A Stainless Steel Propeller in General

Well, That's what I've got...14.5 x 24 chopper. I'll give it a shot this weekend.

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05-10-2013, 02:22 PM

lbhsbz replied to a thread Repairing A Stainless Steel Propeller in General

What type of stainless are props usually cast from? What kind of filler do you use? I've got a 24pitch big ear chopper for my boat...just had 2...

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04-11-2013, 04:31 PM

lbhsbz replied to a thread What do you call these? in General

www.alliance-Express.com One of their salesman came buy and dropped off a catalog a few months ago....they've got some nifty plastic stuff.

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04-11-2013, 04:20 PM

lbhsbz replied to a thread Forming a bowl in General

Hydroform it. Didn't really understand the process until I saw Mythbusters do it to form a torpedo thing they were making. They basically...

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03-19-2013, 04:11 PM

lbhsbz replied to a thread Indexing plates - The chicken and egg problem in General

If you have a DRO that has a bolt circle feature, you can drill a rather elaborate indexing plate. If you wish to do multiple bolt circles in the...

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03-18-2013, 02:55 PM

lbhsbz replied to a thread Gear Repair in General

I've made things like this before. Find the appropriate size of PVC pipe that you can machine so the gear just fits inside it. Pour melted...

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03-15-2013, 03:46 AM

lbhsbz replied to a thread Must have screw loose.. in General

because we're bored...plain and simple. I walk out into the shop, and on occasion, look at the pile of jobs I need to finish...but then my mind...

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03-12-2013, 12:39 PM

lbhsbz replied to a thread Stock too long for lathe bed. What to do! in General

That takes all the fun out of it. I once machined a 7ft long shaft in my 7x12 mini lathe...just had to work on one end to make a bearing press on....

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03-12-2013, 12:12 PM

lbhsbz replied to a thread Stock too long for lathe bed. What to do! in General

I would fixture the axle to the toolholder and with a drill in the lathe chuck, center drill the shaft for a 1/4" or 3/8" press in pin. You'll use...

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03-08-2013, 05:23 PM

lbhsbz replied to a thread What-is-it? It's metal. in General

Possibly a decorative doodad off of a wrought iron fence that was there at one point?

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03-08-2013, 05:18 PM

lbhsbz replied to a thread Marine gearbox repair in General

I've always had a hell of a time turning a weldment. What's your trick?

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03-08-2013, 04:50 PM

lbhsbz replied to a thread Todays lesson: Aluminum does not raise when you punch it. in General

The material needs to go somewhere. If the piece is thin, the material will displace out the other side. If the material has enough support under...

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03-07-2013, 10:03 PM

lbhsbz replied to a thread Toy repair in General

The neighbors brought over a box of old toys for my 2yo boy...in the box was a car carrier semi trailer but no tractor. Since my boy has no shortage...

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03-07-2013, 06:01 PM

lbhsbz replied to a thread My lastest project - a Hydraulic Press in General

Looks good...I think I'd keep it under 20 tons though...not enough material. Also, do yourself a favor and make a setup like this for the ram. ...

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