Waterproof MDF

[Ian B]

MG engine? Doesn't matter how you break it in, it'll need another rebuild in 2,000 miles anyway

Ian

[Ian B]

Really nice idea Joe, I will be copying that!

A thought; you used a pipe wrench on the ring (I would have done this too, as it's a sacrificial...

[Ian B]

Corona vaccine scientist #1: "We've had a safe vaccine for COV19 ready for months, what's the delay with mass producing?"
Corona vaccine...

[Ian B]

Mart,

There must be more in the injection than just that list. Karen on Facebook says vaccines contain gasoline, and she has done extensive...

[Ian B]

Machine up a complete new one? Then you don't have joints to worry about.

Ian

[Ian B]

This reminds me of my favourite chat-up line: "Does this smell like chloroform to you?"

[Ian B]

Cute young thing to older guy: "Are you married?"
Older guy: "My wife is"

[Ian B]

Here are some commercially available UHMW bushes: https://www.kmsbearings.com/sib205-1...e-bearing.html

The...

[Ian B]

Oilite bronze bushes and be done with it.

Ian

[Ian B]

Here's the sign: http://www.graphicsexpress.com/home/...bor_rates.html

Ian

[Ian B]

Out of tram - which way? If the head is just nodded a bit too far forwards or backwards, it won't make much difference. I think 754 means out left to...

[Ian B]

I also have an Evolution hand circular saw. It runs at the same speed as an equivalent wood saw (and it also cuts wood). They say they use heavier duty...

[Ian B]

Interesting how we learned different things...

In the UK, I was also always taught to use split dies for cutting threads; that's all I had...

[Ian B]

Check to see if your existing end mills can plunge cut - there'll be at least one tooth to the centre of the cutter. If that's how they are, plunge in...

[Ian B]

I was always taught to start with the side that has the writing on it. Doozer's right about the relief; the die will cut a thread if used the wrong way...

[Ian B]

Doozer,

I had to google "hum job". You learn something new every day

For a few dollars more, do you get to pick...

[Ian B]

I think you mean the major or minor diameter of the resulting worm wheel. Dividing 371.5mm by the 3mm pitch gives 123.8 teeth. If you just plough a free...

[Ian B]

Most of us have used MDF for years. The problem has always been what happens when it gets wet, even when painted. I came across this stuff: https://m...

[Ian B]

The M refers to the module. Pitch diameter in mm divided by the number of teeth. Take an existing change wheel, calculate its module, and then buy cutters...

[Ian B]

Very nice!

I made something that looks similar - 4 wheels on a cross base, 2m tall centre post with long hooks welded on. I use it for storing...