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Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-14-2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,753
Posted By fabricator
Taper thread sealant

I use this, Loctite 577. Never had a problem, even with pretty rough threads. Left over night to fully cure, it's never let me down.
Not cheap, but good stuff never is !...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 07-02-2018, 03:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,443
Posted By fabricator
Neil, I tried this today on 16G mild steel sheet,...

Neil, I tried this today on 16G mild steel sheet, all scale removed, and wiped down with Acetone.
Pure argon , near perfect welds, no problem at all, changed over to argon/ co2 mig gas, not good ,...
Forum: General Discussion 11-20-2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,239
Posted By fabricator
This also helps

Having been in the trade for years, and involved in the Aircraft industry too,this stuff is a great help.
https://www.ezgrip.net/
Works very well on cross head screws, like on door lock plates and...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-20-2017, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,175
Posted By fabricator
Hi, this is from a UK supplier. The RUTAB seems...

Hi, this is from a UK supplier.
The RUTAB seems to designate a 4X rivet gun
...
Forum: Heads Up Announcements 01-25-2017, 02:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,507
Posted By fabricator
Pullmax/Trumpf/Eckold/ETC Tooling

Just seen this lot on Ebay, maybe of interest to some-one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282336871639?ul_noapp=true

Thanks,
Fab.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-07-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,976
Posted By fabricator
Hi, I am from the UK, so not too sure if this...

Hi, I am from the UK, so not too sure if this company may be of help to you there in the States.
I had them form similar tubes for a De Dion axle I re-manufactured for a Historic race car a couple...
Forum: Individual Classifieds 01-02-2016, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,312
Posted By fabricator
Steve, PM sent earlier. Neil

Steve, PM sent earlier.
Neil
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-24-2015, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,999
Posted By fabricator
Me too, the old one is just as good as when it...

Me too, the old one is just as good as when it was new,again 20 years+old.
The new version is not as slim, possibly not USA made, misses a hit randomly, returned it to my Snap On Dealer.
The...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-13-2015, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,165
Posted By fabricator
Hole flanging

This video may be of some help as a guide to the process,
http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=820371239001

I use a piece of Teflon / aluminium round bar, works well for me.
Thanks,
Neil.
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-06-2015, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,068
Posted By fabricator
Plating

Hi, I have used this company many times, excellent service.Fairly long lead-times, but worth the wait.

http://www.lpcplating.co.uk/

Good luck,
Fab
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-10-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,361
Posted By fabricator
Hi Richard, this is what I found when looking for...

Hi Richard, this is what I found when looking for Malco distributors world-wide.
http://malcoproducts.com/dealer-locator-international?market_id=-1&country=NEW+ZEALAND
As a fellow tool a holic this...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-10-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,361
Posted By fabricator
Hi Richard, I understand your worries using a...

Hi Richard,
I understand your worries using a jig-saw, I never get good results and its hard to keep a true circle.

I use a Malco tool
,...
Forum: Individual Classifieds 04-09-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,909
Posted By fabricator
May well be worth checking out the USPS web site...

May well be worth checking out the USPS web site calculator for Priority Mail International Flat Rate ?

http://ircalc.usps.com/default.aspx?country=10150

If you were to split the whole lot into...
Forum: General Discussion 02-09-2015, 07:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,695
Posted By fabricator
John, this works for me, ...

John, this works for me,
http://orelube.com/products/liquids/
I use the paste , comes in plastic tub, works so well on any hole saws, drills.taps etc.
Even better on carbide die grinder burrs on...
Forum: Miscellanous products related to metalshaping 01-03-2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,569
Posted By fabricator
Tom, looks pretty impressive, presumably only the...

Tom, looks pretty impressive, presumably only the used media / old paint is left behind to clear away? Not sure about moisture being left in all the box sections though?
I had a shell Soda Blasted...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-02-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 71,544
Posted By fabricator
I want the step to be nice and defined. I've seen...

I want the step to be nice and defined. I've seen the modified vice grips that do it, but I'm not sure the step will be as clean as I would like. Do any of you super talented gentleman have a good...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-08-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,936
Posted By fabricator
Hi Dave, I metal finish all grades of aluminium,...

Hi Dave, I metal finish all grades of aluminium, and use a Tallow type compound on the buffing mop, along with the cutting compound,for initial "coarse" polishing.
In the UK it's known as "grinders...
Forum: General Discussion 11-30-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,011
Posted By fabricator
Bill, always interested in the old stuff,I would...

Bill, always interested in the old stuff,I would be keen to know its uses in period, and today for that matter too.
Must be very rare indeed, possible high value as well.
Thanks in advance,
Neil.
Forum: General Discussion 11-02-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,835
Posted By fabricator
This has always been a potential hazard, and...

This has always been a potential hazard, and something so easy to over-look.
I use a large polishing machine , with a dust extractor unit housed in a separate building for this very reason. As I...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-29-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,229
Posted By fabricator
Not sure if these (Link Below) may be of use, but...

Not sure if these (Link Below) may be of use, but I have had set for years, very well made for the money.
http://www.frost.co.uk/joggler-joddler-flanger-with-hole-punch.html

Frost are an age...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-26-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,675
Posted By fabricator
Thanks for the advice Kent, The tank in your...

Thanks for the advice Kent,
The tank in your picture, what was this for, and I see it is all riveted construction,how are the joints sealed?

I did originally think the bends could be formed...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-24-2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,675
Posted By fabricator
Andrew, thanks for the compliments and...

Andrew, thanks for the compliments and information.

It has to "resemble" an original tank,forming the radius bends took some time.
Not an easy task,learning as I worked,several "test strips"...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-24-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,675
Posted By fabricator
This morning, I did the test with air at 4 PSI...

This morning, I did the test with air at 4 PSI ,and soapy water in a trigger gun. Showed up two very small pin holes, both at the end of a Tig weld, barely visible to the eye. I am always very...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-23-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,675
Posted By fabricator
Bill, thank you, I plan on using an engine...

Bill, thank you, I plan on using an engine cooling system hand pump to apply the pressure.
I can't regulate the air pressure that low on my compressor air supply.
Tomorrow morning is "test time "...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-23-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,675
Posted By fabricator
Jason, thank you for your in-put. I am a little...

Jason, thank you for your in-put.
I am a little concerned that just using air alone, even at low pressure it may cause an "oil can".It's only 16 G thick,and I don't want to risk any distortion on...
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