Forum: Basic questions and answers
04-03-2022, 08:59 PM
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One of the old blacksmiths I know used to make...
One of the old blacksmiths I know used to make rooster weather vanes . He would cut out two profiles ,weld them around the perimeter weld in a pipe fitting . then heat the fowl in the forge to a red...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-03-2022, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 12
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Kent thanks , They are just about in my back...
Kent thanks , They are just about in my back yard. I have several nice coppers that I have never used ,time for a project.
On the tanks that you made for the old cars , Did you tip the end...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-02-2022, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: General Discussion
03-31-2022, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 12
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John , I know about that , many times I wish...
John , I know about that , many times I wish someone would do things so I could get other things done.
crystallographic , What solder do you use for SS tanks ? Any special prep other than...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-30-2022, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 12
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If you can weld SS you can make the tanks you...
If you can weld SS you can make the tanks you need . Form the box ,2- 90s or four 90s and weld the seams . make a baffle by cutting 45s on each corner weld it in place , with 20 ga. I would make it...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
02-02-2022, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 1,938
Views: 789,865
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Forum: Automotive Projects
02-02-2022, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 15,323
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Forum: Announcements
12-25-2021, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 11
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sorry to hear that . I met him at Oblong...
sorry to hear that . I met him at Oblong 3years ago and this year we bought a sand bag from him along with other small items . He was a great guy even if you were just "looking"
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-16-2021, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 245
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I like your truck , alot , But what is the...
I like your truck , alot , But what is the blu/green machine between it and the sheetmetal brake ? looks like it might be a sheer ? I only get little glimpses of small sections of it . I think...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
12-13-2021, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,512
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
12-12-2021, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,840
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Forum: Comments and Suggestions
12-06-2021, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,985
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Forum: Beginner Projects
12-01-2021, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 12,891
I would bet she would like a larger version of...
I would bet she would like a larger version of the pedal car .With a nice Offy and a Franklin quick change . You might want to start on that right away, so she will not suspect it will be hers.
Don
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Forum: Automotive Projects
12-01-2021, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 1,938
Views: 789,865
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Forum: General Discussion
11-24-2021, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,341
thanks everyone ,
I was hoping to find it...
thanks everyone ,
I was hoping to find it closer , but they might have straight tin ingots that I would like also . If I have to pay the freight ,might as well make it worthwhile.
Any one have...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-21-2021, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,341
Kirksite ?
I think that is what I want . it melts at approx. 400* F plus or minus a few.
Where can one purchase the stuff?
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Forum: Automotive Projects
11-17-2021, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 390
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
10-29-2021, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,407
I have a reprint of an old Fisher body manual...
I have a reprint of an old Fisher body manual some place around here . However I do not recall having seen anything about placing something between the wood and the steel . my 29 Chevy truck was just...
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Forum: Automotive Projects
10-25-2021, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 1,955
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Forum: Automotive Projects
10-12-2021, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,302
Steve , If you would like I have two five foot...
Steve , If you would like I have two five foot angles bent up that will work .
I bent them after I read your post ,just to be able to use my newly purchased metal slitter. Drop a line for more info....
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Forum: Shop Safety
09-02-2021, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,931
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Forum: Automotive Projects
05-28-2021, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 1,955
Views: 842,876
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Forum: Automotive Projects
04-05-2021, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 45,445
Met him at Oblong, along with Brycen . Top...
Met him at Oblong, along with Brycen . Top notch the both of them. Ron helped my wife make a small plater from aluminum. Brycen spent more time than he should have telling the story of his car...
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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal
12-16-2020, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 6
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Just looked at several vidios , there is a lot...
Just looked at several vidios , there is a lot of info missing like what shielding gas are they using ,what about how far did it penetrate . It looks like it would be great . do I need 3ph , or...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-27-2020, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,343
I used some of the lube from Cleveland . Make...
I used some of the lube from Cleveland . Make sure that you wipe it off when done using the dies and punches . It rusted my dies like they sat in brake fluid.
I use high-pressure lube grease now ....
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