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Forum: Announcements 12-07-2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,402
Posted By Michael Moore
They are saved here: ...

They are saved here:

https://web.archive.org/web/20101125161652/http://metalshapers.org/101/video/mainmovie.shtml
Forum: General Discussion 12-03-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,834
Posted By Michael Moore
I've had Rhinocerous (Rhino3D) for quite a while....

I've had Rhinocerous (Rhino3D) for quite a while. There are many people using it commercially and doing things like yacht hulls, supercars, footwear, jewelry, architecture, etc. You can do "Class...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 12-27-2018, 04:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,353
Posted By Michael Moore
Add me to the "couldn't come to grips with the...

Add me to the "couldn't come to grips with the Henrob" crowd. After selling it I bought a couple of Mecos (I was able to try them at one of Kent's classes). In the class Kent had 5 gallon pails of...
Forum: Software for Metalshaping 12-24-2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,111
Posted By Michael Moore
Hi Kent, thanks for the holiday greetings. I've...

Hi Kent, thanks for the holiday greetings. I've got a couple of street bike projects that I want to end up with full streamlining like Alan Smith's Vetterized 250 Ninja, but I want to do that in...
Forum: Software for Metalshaping 12-23-2018, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,111
Posted By Michael Moore
Comments on scanning bodywork

I'll offer a few comments on DIY scanning. I have a 2nd gen (HD) NextEngine laser scanner

http://www.nextengine.com/products

which is designed for small/medium parts and is stationary on a...
Forum: Introductions 11-25-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,692
Posted By Michael Moore
Hi John, with you and Jon showing up it is like...

Hi John, with you and Jon showing up it is like Motobi reunion time.

Here's one of John's Motobi race bikes in a Van Tech frame:
...
Forum: Introductions 11-24-2017, 11:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,099
Posted By Michael Moore
Hi Jon, we Motobi owners (and former owners)...

Hi Jon,

we Motobi owners (and former owners) keep bumping into each other on the Internet. :)

You can learn to do your own metal work, just don't expect it to do Evan Wilcox-level work...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-27-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 47,875
Posted By Michael Moore
Kent, it looks like you need a 2 axis CNC rotary...

Kent, it looks like you need a 2 axis CNC rotary machine.

:)
Forum: General Discussion 05-25-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,169
Posted By Michael Moore
Bob, you don't need to be able to cast iron, you...

Bob, you don't need to be able to cast iron, you just need to be able to make a pattern and find a foundry interested in working with you. These machines look like a pretty big pour for a backyard...
Forum: General Discussion 05-25-2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,169
Posted By Michael Moore
That photo is labeled Pullmax P-1 but it looks a...

That photo is labeled Pullmax P-1 but it looks a lot different from the P-1 shown in Vol #3 of Tim Barton's books and I don't see a similar machine there.

Here's one like it (actually I think it...
Forum: General Discussion 05-25-2017, 02:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,169
Posted By Michael Moore
Thanks for the extra photos and details! And...

Thanks for the extra photos and details! And Kerry, thanks for doing the thread split and Steve for moving the images inline.

I'm plenty familiar with conrods after 40+ years of racing...
Forum: General Discussion 05-25-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,175
Posted By Michael Moore
If that felt is too hard/restrictive you might...

If that felt is too hard/restrictive you might try drilling some small OD holes through it. Or maybe give it a good hammering to loosen it up?
Forum: General Discussion 05-25-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,169
Posted By Michael Moore
Bob, that looks pretty cool! I'd like to see...

Bob, that looks pretty cool! I'd like to see more detailed photos of it when you get a chance and if you are willing to share them.

FWIW, if I did the numbers right I think (for the other...
Forum: General Discussion 05-24-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,169
Posted By Michael Moore
Thanks Kerry, I don't recall seeing the Barbmax. ...

Thanks Kerry, I don't recall seeing the Barbmax.

I too am a HSM (home "scrap (both material and end result)" machinist) but I get lucky now and then.

I've got photos of Ben's "Shrinky" scotch...
Forum: General Discussion 05-23-2017, 08:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,175
Posted By Michael Moore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWihPadDZQg ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWihPadDZQg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xurB-3wI3g

Model 250 Campbell nibbler videos
Forum: General Discussion 05-23-2017, 08:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,175
Posted By Michael Moore
Kent, can you use this 3/8" round wool felt from...

Kent, can you use this 3/8" round wool felt from McMaster?

https://www.mcmaster.com/#8767k24/=17raqlt

I'd be interested in seeing some comments on the pros and cons of the Scotch yoke vs...
Forum: General Discussion 05-22-2017, 03:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,994
Posted By Michael Moore
A friend likes to point out you are often better...

A friend likes to point out you are often better off buying what you can buy and making what you can't buy. If you want to make something for the fun of making it, that's different from "I need this...
Forum: General Discussion 05-21-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,994
Posted By Michael Moore
John, I think that for many of us who've had day...

John, I think that for many of us who've had day jobs but wanted to work in the hobby interest area, if we want some more income we'd do WAY better to just go in for some overtime.

My wife also...
Forum: General Discussion 05-21-2017, 01:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,994
Posted By Michael Moore
I'm going to offer some first-hand "Debbie...

I'm going to offer some first-hand "Debbie Downer" comments. :)

A lot of people seem to get the bug to make money with their hobby. I think many of them quickly find that 1) they can't work fast...
Forum: Introductions 05-10-2017, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,588
Posted By Michael Moore
Matt, I followed your mileage bike exploits back...

Matt, I followed your mileage bike exploits back in the day and a number of friends had Rabid Transit fairings on their bikes, so I'm looking forward to seeing what new creations you come up with.
...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-02-2015, 01:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,414
Posted By Michael Moore
You can have vitreous flux residue with a gas...

You can have vitreous flux residue with a gas fluxer. You may be able to minimize the flux in the fuel gas down to the bare minimum and reduce the clean up, but there is still flux there which needs...
Forum: Software for Metalshaping 09-30-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 27,717
Posted By Michael Moore
I bought this Rhino instructional video set and...

I bought this Rhino instructional video set and found it very helpful

http://www.infiniteskills.com/training/learning-rhino-5.html

Unfortunately, Rhino is one of those programs that is so...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 05-15-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 24,708
Posted By Michael Moore
If you look at the different frames at ...

If you look at the different frames at

http://www.mojomotorbikes.co.uk/products.html

you'll see some very nice examples of bronze welding. Mark worked at MRD Metisse and built over 400 frames...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 05-09-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 24,708
Posted By Michael Moore
The classic bronze/braze welding rods are the...

The classic bronze/braze welding rods are the English Sif #1, #2 and #101

http://www.weldability-sif.com/media/pdfs/info/RO011601.pdf

http://www.weldability-sif.com/media/pdfs/info/RO021601.pdf...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 04-26-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 24,708
Posted By Michael Moore
You can download a copy of the brazing book...

You can download a copy of the brazing book without registration here

http://www.pipeweldrig.com/files/weld/Brazing%20book%20.pdf

The jet flux eats up the acet line, so it is a good idea to...
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