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Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-22-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By Don Papenburg
Ok, What would be the shortest throw you would...

Ok, What would be the shortest throw you would use for general shaping ? What would be your longest throw that you would use for the thumb?
I had been thinking about an adjustable pin . All of my...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-21-2024, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By Don Papenburg
I was thinking that I would use it for some...

I was thinking that I would use it for some shaping , more than just the thumb.
Don
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-21-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By Don Papenburg
Reciprocating throw

On the machines built you used a 1/8" throw would a 1/4" throw work or is it better to have a short stroke?
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-13-2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 201,724
Posted By Don Papenburg
More like a flat bottom V on its side with a long...

More like a flat bottom V on its side with a long arm on the bottom.

3"" fill 1'' empty . Takes two min. to fill . Little over an hour to empty
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-12-2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 201,724
Posted By Don Papenburg
Has anyone tried a curved baffle ? I never did...

Has anyone tried a curved baffle ? I never did on a fuel tank ,but I built a 400 gallon water tank that was long and narrow for a sprayer . I wanted to keep the wave from hitting the fill ports and...
Forum: General Discussion 10-12-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,471
Posted By Don Papenburg
Kerry, What is the start day ? Will it run...

Kerry,
What is the start day ? Will it run over the weekend?
Don
Forum: General Discussion 09-12-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,753
Posted By Don Papenburg
Kent , Back in the 70's and early 80's I had...

Kent , Back in the 70's and early 80's I had built a fiberglass roadster . well I could not bend metal muchless shape it . But I was good with wood and plastic worked like wood and I could mix...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-05-2023, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2,247
Views: 4,360,858
Posted By Don Papenburg
Most important would be insulation under the...

Most important would be insulation under the cover . Then think of another layer of ridged insulation around the fridge with open area for air flow . Another thought is louvers in the front panel...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-18-2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,438
Posted By Don Papenburg
Elvira has a sort of theme song already

Elvira has a sort of theme song already
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-25-2022, 08:29 PM
Replies: 2,247
Views: 4,360,858
Posted By Don Papenburg
Pokie , no accumulation with the drain pipe...

Pokie , no accumulation with the drain pipe installed
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-03-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,153
Posted By Don Papenburg
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...
Forum: General Discussion 04-03-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,172
Posted By Don Papenburg
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...
Forum: General Discussion 04-02-2022, 08:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,172
Posted By Don Papenburg
Is Sn63 an industry standard or a proprietary...

Is Sn63 an industry standard or a proprietary number? The Johnson Co. is it regional or national, I don't recall the name but then I am getting older. Don
Forum: General Discussion 03-31-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,172
Posted By Don Papenburg
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...
Forum: General Discussion 03-30-2022, 08:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,172
Posted By Don Papenburg
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...
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-02-2022, 08:51 AM
Replies: 2,001
Views: 2,262,213
Posted By Don Papenburg
Thanks ,Jack. A lot of info dispensed in those...

Thanks ,Jack. A lot of info dispensed in those six short years.
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-02-2022, 08:27 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 47,440
Posted By Don Papenburg
Just a guess ,but is that the tool used to finish...

Just a guess ,but is that the tool used to finish the fold around the door curve?
Did you make that or happen upon it while taking rejects to the salvage yard?
Lots of good info just in the...
Forum: Announcements 12-25-2021, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,653
Posted By Don Papenburg
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"
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-16-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 109,774
Posted By Don Papenburg
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...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-13-2021, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,801
Posted By Don Papenburg
I put a cut clay flue liner on mine . I did...

I put a cut clay flue liner on mine . I did however use copper for my water heater flue and the built in grill . minimum that I would use is 16oz.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-12-2021, 09:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,986
Posted By Don Papenburg
How can you have any "fun" if you don't have to...

How can you have any "fun" if you don't have to spend hours looking for the right tool ? You know the one you just had . And all of the tools you can find are the wrong size .
Forum: Comments and Suggestions 12-06-2021, 09:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,837
Posted By Don Papenburg
You need a small tag to inform people that it is...

You need a small tag to inform people that it is not junk but a memorial.
Forum: Beginner Projects 12-01-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 26,166
Posted By Don Papenburg
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
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-01-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2,001
Views: 2,262,213
Posted By Don Papenburg
Congratulations, Jack Have you had a chance...

Congratulations, Jack
Have you had a chance to runaround the block yet ,or still more nit pic items yet?
Don
Forum: General Discussion 11-24-2021, 11:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,154
Posted By Don Papenburg
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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