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[Doozer]

Yep. If you don't believe it, test it.

-D...

[Doozer]

I have a Sony on my B&S #13 cylindrical grinder, and it is a magnetic scale. Just a steel rod with
I presume a sine wave magnetically recorded...

[Doozer]

I currently own at least 3 machines that weigh 9,000 pounds each.
Rigidity makes cuts come out accurate. One less variable to contend with....

[Doozer]

I know. This internet searching stuff is handy for sure,
but if I would have had a PAPER copy of a seal interchange book
I would have seen...

[Doozer]

I have a SIP #4 and a P&W 2A.
I have been working on perfecting that 4th decimal place.

-D...

[Doozer]

A mechanic and a parts changer are not the same.
A machinist and a machine operator are not the same.

-D...

[Doozer]

In the base casting.

-D...

[Doozer]

And I am tired of having people try and correct me when I refer to an 1800 or 3600 rpm motor.
I know the tag says 1750 or 1725. It is still am...

[Doozer]

Just something I ran into when searching various web sites when seeking an oil seal ....
I was looking for a seal with 1.750" OD. Well I was...

[Doozer]

The plate mounts to the area on the mill where the gearcase vent is.
The vent looks like a register cover with louvers, and is a labyrinth to exclude...

[Doozer]

F-M motors on BPs have both fill and drain plugs.
Take both plugs out.
Thread in a Zerk fitting into the fill hole.
Pump in grease until...

[Doozer]

If the data plate says, "Grease motor twice yearly",
it probably is talking about greasing the motor.

-D

[Doozer]

About 3 years ago, I bought about $6,000 worth of 80/20.
It was the 3" x 6" stuff, largest they make.
If I remember, it was $3 per...

[Doozer]

Yes, of course. A good auto mechanic is absolutely one who understands the
mechanics of mechanism, and more.
There are a few outliers though....

[Doozer]

I think you misunderstand me.
By mechanic I do not mean one who pulls wrenches.
By mechanic I mean one who understands mechanics of mechanism....

[Doozer]

Probably holding the rubber skirt that keep chips off the knee.
Sounds kinky to me.

-D

[Doozer]

A machinist need to be a mechanic first.
If you don't understand mechanical processes
you will never be able to diagnose machining problems....

[Doozer]

Consider it might not be exclusively the fault of the mill.
Most likely syndromal events lead to the undesirable outcome.

-D...

[Doozer]

Tim Clarke-

Love that shelf setup with the clamping furniture. Cool brackets.

--Doozer

[Doozer]

I hope he paid full price. Someone has to support the economy.

-D...