Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
12-24-2015, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,681
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
12-23-2015, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,681
Mystery aluminum rods?
I recently picked up a used alloy motorcycle tank. I am going to have to put a few patch panels into it to make it fit the bike I am working on and I don't know what alloy the tank is made from. What...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
05-16-2015, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,038
Very nice job on the cooler. Once you go water...
Very nice job on the cooler. Once you go water cooled you won't ever want to go back. My cooler is not wired into the welder either and I forgot to turn it on an occasion as well.:( I try to get...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
05-16-2014, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 26,189
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Forum: General Discussion
01-25-2014, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,984
Tom pretty much summed it up. 15 tons is not...
Tom pretty much summed it up. 15 tons is not really that much in terms of a press brake. It really depends on what you are looking to bend and what tooling is with it. Cost would also be a factor....
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Forum: Shop Safety
12-14-2013, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 23,778
Remember saftey gear when using a grinder
I am sure there are more than a few on here that use cutoff wheels on a hand grinder. This is just a reminder to use the proper safety gear, you don't want to be this guy.
Disclaimer: picture...
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Forum: Shop Safety
11-17-2013, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 18,061
Here is a video of just how fast things can go...
Here is a video of just how fast things can go bad with equipment. This guy got very lucky. This link is pg-13. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9grSq-TWMQ
Here are pictures of the same machine...
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Forum: Individual Classifieds
11-16-2013, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,011
Anyone interested in UHMW or PET-P plastics
I picked up a bunch of plastics material, I believe it is mostly UHMW and PET-P. I know some use this material for pullmax dies and roller applications. What I got is mostly square/rectangle and...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
11-01-2013, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 325
Views: 323,457
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-30-2013, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,539
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-20-2013, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 115
Views: 52,498
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-20-2013, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,539
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Forum: Individual Classifieds
08-04-2013, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,854
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Forum: Individual Classifieds
08-04-2013, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,854
Just an update, I got the lathe fired up today...
Just an update, I got the lathe fired up today with powering just the motor on low voltage with a static converter. There was no strange noises, the speeds and feeds worked although I didn't try...
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Forum: Individual Classifieds
07-30-2013, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,854
Pratt and Whitney 16c metal lathe.
I am not sure if metal working machines are allowed on here but I figured I would throw this out since I think some of the members are into it as well. If it is not ok, let me know and I can delete....
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
06-23-2013, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,222
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Forum: Business Classifieds
06-22-2013, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,316
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Forum: General Discussion
05-21-2013, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,087
Pretty cool shaping video
I don't know if this has been posted or if this is a member on here or not but, I thought this was a pretty cool video of what can be done with what looks like only very basic tools. It is long but...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
05-18-2013, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,289
If this is done in 3 pieces, top, bottom, and...
If this is done in 3 pieces, top, bottom, and middle with no radius just the weld bead on the seems is this going to want to shrink the arms in when the welding is done? The top and bottom plate will...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
05-10-2013, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,654
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
05-03-2013, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,006
Looking for some advice on this.
I know this really isn't sheet metal but I was hoping to get a little advice on it. I am working on a swingarm for a motorcycle and I am modding it a little. I started out with this.
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-30-2013, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,289
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-29-2013, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,289
Is this possible with hammer form and hand tools?
Hi all, I need to make a the "u" shaped piece on the front of this swingarm up near the pivot. I only have access to hand tools(and a torch). The material thickness will be .065"-.075" mild steel. ...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-27-2012, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 24,781
I guess I misinterpeted some of your posts. It...
I guess I misinterpeted some of your posts. It seemed like you were looking for a cheaper alternative to the baltic birch. It sounds like you are happy with the service of the waterjet and the...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
08-26-2012, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 24,781
Instead of using the waterjet for cutting the...
Instead of using the waterjet for cutting the wood, you may be able to find someone that has a cnc router that can cut them. Cutting costs may be cheaper and you should be able to use a cheaper wood...
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