Forum: Basic questions and answers
01-22-2023, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,580
You could also make a female mold from an...
You could also make a female mold from an existing clock face you have done. The reason I would make female as much easier to rework individual numbers or features on the mold.
These alloys...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-28-2022, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,171
I think you can use the forming radius as the...
I think you can use the forming radius as the only clamp also. And I would not want a bearing on the outside. Better to have some drag on the material when its pulled around the radius. You will...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
11-21-2021, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,209
I use this on a Synchrowave 300. It cost less...
I use this on a Synchrowave 300. It cost less than some on off switches.
Uses several resistors and switches so that you get more amperage in steps with spring loaded paddle.
I would prefer the...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-11-2021, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,614
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Forum: Beginner Projects
10-26-2021, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 26,157
While I think alcohol is safer than acetone...
While I think alcohol is safer than acetone either is safe for welding imo. Brake cleaner can turn to phosgene gas and I would never use it before welding.
Dont think acetone is a chlorinated...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
01-20-2021, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 74,722
I am widening and lengthening a Ford F1 truck....
I am widening and lengthening a Ford F1 truck. For the doors I drilled aluminum rulers #40 drill for clecos. That way I could match drill the door and slide the pieces 6" apart and re-attach 4...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
08-31-2020, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 14,373
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Forum: General Discussion
03-28-2020, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 11,765
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Forum: General Discussion
03-04-2020, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,648
If you have a budget in mind that would help...
If you have a budget in mind that would help with suggestions. Also what tools do you currently own?
I prefer used name brands over new cheaper stuff if budget does not allow for new brands like...
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Forum: Announcements
09-04-2019, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 22,433
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
08-22-2019, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,805
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Forum: Automotive Projects
03-21-2019, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 463
Views: 247,121
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Forum: Automotive Projects
03-11-2019, 10:14 PM
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Views: 2,256,049
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-15-2019, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,764
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
02-14-2019, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,764
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Forum: Automotive Projects
02-10-2019, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,784
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
10-11-2018, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,475
I needed to determine the aluminum alloy for a...
I needed to determine the aluminum alloy for a motorcycle subframe that I was doing several welds on last week. If 6061 it needed solution heat treating at 980°f. If 7005 I could age it with 320°f....
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Forum: General Discussion
08-25-2018, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 12,279
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-20-2018, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 12,039
Tax brackets dont work that way. Everyone pays...
Tax brackets dont work that way. Everyone pays the same on the lower earnings. If I make 50K and you make 100K then you pay the same on your first 50K as I do. Its a very common myth that jumping...
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Forum: Shop Safety
07-17-2018, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 26,445
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Forum: Automotive Projects
07-01-2018, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 147
Views: 88,384
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
07-01-2018, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 20,485
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Forum: Miscellanous products related to metalshaping
02-11-2018, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,835
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Forum: Automotive Projects
02-06-2018, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 12,456
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Forum: Automotive Projects
02-06-2018, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 12,456
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