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01-22-2019, 08:12 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Metal Selection in General

17-4 is definitely not "horrible" to work with, either annealed or hardened. If you're using a good sharp tool, it leaves an excellent surface finish...

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01-22-2019, 01:18 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Whipping Barrel During Discharge in Gunsmithing

Lots of good comments and explanations here, but these two are especially on point. Understanding "whip" as vibration and tuning to work with that...

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01-17-2019, 03:48 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Polishing plastics in General

I use Mother's Plastic Polish for that sort of thing. It actually polishes, unlike toothpaste or other home remedies. Find it at your local auto...

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01-09-2019, 08:27 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Cheap DRO in General

Looks like you got the same manual I did. :) Are you putting this on a lathe? I'd like to put one on my lathe too, the same model I used on the...

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01-02-2019, 08:42 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Cheap DRO in General

I considered going with DRO Pros for mine, but came to the conclusion that the cheaper chinese version I bought on Amazon seems to be the same thing...

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12-21-2018, 01:13 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Adding an aux. jack to radio?? in General

You bought a Sony didn't you? ;) I've always hated that about Sony car stereos, lots of unnecessary beeps, flashing, etc. I think there's a way to...

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12-20-2018, 07:44 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Key steel selection. in General

I'd want to keep the keys slightly softer and weaker than the key seats. Not much point in using a high strength hardened key if it's just going to...

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12-20-2018, 07:42 PM

Yondering replied to a thread O/T: Made some Sourdough bread today. in General

Do you make landjeager too? One of my favorite fermented foods, when they're done right. (tip - go easy on the dill, or leave it out completely, it...

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12-20-2018, 01:22 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Adding an aux. jack to radio?? in General

I'd skip that one based on the reviews, it sounds like junk. I recently bought this one though, and am very impressed with the sound:...

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12-18-2018, 09:25 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Tip for putting out carb fire in General

Many of the other solvents commonly used for cleaning/degreasing ignite just as easily as gasoline. Respect for all of those things is good,...

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12-18-2018, 05:57 PM

Yondering replied to a thread stripped spark plug holes in General

yep, that's the kind of outside the box thinking that can keep an old car running for a long time. Similar to changing a tank mounted fuel pump;...

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12-18-2018, 01:06 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Tip for putting out carb fire in General

You do know the accelerator pump only squirts fuel while the butterflys are opening, right? It's just one small squirt into an area that already...

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12-17-2018, 02:31 PM

Yondering replied to a thread stripped spark plug holes in General

;) A good friend of mine did that with his drag car motor, a 454 Chevy. Working too late at night and left the shop rag in the intake when he...

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12-14-2018, 06:21 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Is this knurling tool any good? in General

I've always considered that style a light duty tool at best, because it's an inherent weakness in the design that the clamping load at the knurls is...

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12-13-2018, 03:21 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Is this knurling tool any good? in General

I have not. It appears to be needlessly complex compared to a simple knurling tool, both in design and use. I think you'd be a lot better off to make...

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12-12-2018, 05:03 PM

Yondering replied to a thread what are your ideas on those nonspill oil cups, shop made of course in General

FYI - a light machine oil called CorrosionX comes in a bottle like that, with an even more sharply pointed cap. That bottle works well for getting...

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12-11-2018, 05:47 PM

Yondering replied to a thread the nevada triangle in General

Pretty sure he meant there's not much population there. Of the human kind that results in lots of air traffic. But you probably knew that too......

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12-11-2018, 05:42 PM

Yondering replied to a thread An interesting take on the self-reversing nut. in General

That is pretty fascinating.

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12-10-2018, 01:16 PM

Yondering replied to a thread An idea and a warning in General

Thanks QSIMDO! I may have to try those myself.

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12-07-2018, 09:03 PM

Yondering replied to a thread An idea and a warning in General

Is Banggood selling an ER40 collet block, or 5C? I have the 5C block set and at one time was wishing for an ERxx collet block set but ArcEuro was...

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12-05-2018, 01:27 PM

Yondering replied to a thread H&G Sprue Holes in Gunsmithing

Do yours have that stepped taper? Mine look like they were done with a countersink that had the nose stepped down in a grinder. The sprue holes...

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12-03-2018, 12:41 PM

Yondering replied to a thread The Owen sub-machine gun in Gunsmithing

It's cause they're down under. Right? :)

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11-28-2018, 05:27 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Care of hand files in General

Since this old thread is about maintaining files, I'm surprised not to see the single most important tip about keeping a file sharp - don't rub it...

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11-27-2018, 06:11 PM

Yondering replied to a thread A fast compact tire inflater in General

Fair enough. It's possible I'm low on patience for those who continually offer advice on things they know nothing about. Sorry for the distraction. ...

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11-27-2018, 04:07 PM

Yondering replied to a thread A fast compact tire inflater in General

"In my mind"? LOL We sure appreciate your contributions on all these things you know so much about.

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11-26-2018, 06:45 PM

Yondering replied to a thread A fast compact tire inflater in General

The part I was referring to was highlighted in bold, go back and look. Please share more of your fascinating expertise on high performance cars.

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11-26-2018, 03:47 PM

Yondering replied to a thread A fast compact tire inflater in General

Sounds like you're super knowledgeable about high performance cars. Please tell us more.

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11-15-2018, 05:22 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Black oxide experiment in General

Much simpler to just recognize that it's a 100:1 ratio instead of some odd numbers that don't matter.

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11-15-2018, 05:20 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Black oxide experiment in General

I use the solution from Allegheny Arsenal. It's a concentrate that you mix with distilled water. They also sell a degreaser and oil in a kit, but I...

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11-15-2018, 05:09 PM

Yondering replied to a thread Tri-Ball Handle for Lathe Chuck in General

I like the idea. I think I'll make one for myself that is similar, except make the arm on the ball end longer for leverage, and keep the spinning...

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