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Forum: Fabrication & Techniques 05-14-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 905
Posted By gorilla
Re: So I picked up my first lathe, can anyone identify?

That lathe seems to be missing it's compound feed or perhaps it was configured as a "plane" lathe. Plane lathes were built for straight turning and facing. Threading and any angle work were not...
Forum: Fabrication & Techniques 05-13-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,036
Posted By gorilla
Re: Jesse James "fixed" a no-start...with a file?

Jim, What manufacture's still hand scrape? I know some still frost for oil retention.
Forum: General Garage Discussion 05-12-2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 616
Posted By gorilla
Re: What type walk through door between conditioned and non conditioned shop space

Strip curtains are made for exactly this use.
Forum: Free Parking 05-08-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,521
Posted By gorilla
Re: Crap! Laid off again, have a question

Sounds to me like they missed a milestone and perhaps a progress payment. I hope you get paid on Friday.
Forum: General Garage Discussion 05-08-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 25,575
Posted By gorilla
Re: MP&C Shop Projects

That roll former die is really cool, I've made radius parts like that on a press brake by using a piece of polished round stock for the upper die and a wide lower v die on the bottom. We had thin...
Forum: General Garage Discussion 05-08-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 578
Posted By gorilla
Re: need help fast! Ampherage for welder

Why limit yourself? It can't cost much more to run a 100 amp service and then you are ready for just about any welder you choose to buy. I've tripped a 100 amp breaker with my old Miller quite a few...
Forum: Free Parking 05-06-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 744
Posted By gorilla
Re: The universal drain plug that won't stop leaking..

If the O ring isn't in a groove the O ring becomes a poor quality gasket. If you can machine a groove in the bolt head it should work well. The depth of the groove should be 80% of the cross section...
Forum: Free Parking 05-06-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 578
Posted By gorilla
Re: Any transmission experts here

Counter shaft bearings are also a possibility. Is it safe to assume that you've checked the trans fluid level?
Forum: General Tool Discussion 05-06-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,675
Posted By gorilla
Re: Largest socket? Share yours!

I have a snap on 2 15/16" black 1" drive. It was needed to tighten an eye bolt on a special lifting fixture.
Forum: Fabrication & Techniques 05-04-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,206
Posted By gorilla
Re: over-head welding Help!

Many years ago I learned that fast and hot was needed for overhead welding. I passed the test for 1" plate so I know that method works.
Forum: General Garage Discussion 04-30-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 216
Posted By gorilla
Re: Starrett 626 vise auction

Bid what it's worth to you. If it's worth $100.00 to you bid $101.99 the little bit more may win you the bid.
Forum: Free Parking 04-29-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,378
Posted By gorilla
Re: Target fixation..

Bicycles are used extensively for transportation in Japan. They are not ridden on the roadway but on the sidewalks and at a reasonable speed. When approaching a pedestrian the rider rings a small...
Forum: General Tool Discussion 04-26-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,111
Posted By gorilla
Re: Drill doctor

I bought the Drill Doctor many years ago when they first came on the market. It worked well a few times and then started improperly grinding the relief angle. I know of several people who had the...
Forum: Free Parking 04-26-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 516
Views: 52,061
Posted By gorilla
Re: You Park Like an Asshole! (Pics)

My pet parking peeve are the A-Holes who park their compact cars in the truck and trailer spots at the local launch ramp.
Forum: General Garage Discussion 04-24-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 362
Posted By gorilla
Re: Standard 20x24 garage, how to paint it?

If it's bare wood or bare sheet rock prime it.You will save the cost of the primer because it will take less paint to cover.
Forum: Free Parking 04-23-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,735
Posted By gorilla
Re: Green Parking?

That seems like an excellent place to park my Harley
Forum: Fabrication & Techniques 04-23-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,491
Posted By gorilla
Re: Mag Base Drill Setup

I've drilled hundreds of holes in 1" SST plate with a mag base drill both with twist drills and annular cutters. The trick to holding the drill on non magnetic materials or thin materials is simply...
Forum: Free Parking 04-19-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 13,290
Posted By gorilla
Re: Has the Harley bubble.....burst ??

My Harley has a somewhat loud exhaust, The reason for that is 8 horsepower. I don't try to impress anyone with the noise but i want the power.
Forum: Fabrication & Techniques 04-18-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 601
Posted By gorilla
Re: Building a 3ph Rotary Converter

A three phase converter does not need a pony motor to start it. You can use a capacitor to start the motor with a push button start button or a time out relay. Once its up to speed you will have the...
Forum: Fabrication & Techniques 04-17-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,105
Posted By gorilla
Re: Lathe Tachometer

AC motors are synchronous, the speed is determined by the frequency of the voltage supplied. Unless someone has changed the size of the drive shivs it unlikely that the speed chart would be...
Forum: Fabrication & Techniques 04-04-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,043
Posted By gorilla
Re: Welding Jigs, Holdfasts

If you want to see the ultimate welding table Google Acorn tables. IMHO they outclass anything else.
Forum: Fabrication & Techniques 04-04-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 453
Posted By gorilla
Re: Help find a spring steel retainer?

Google belleville washers.
Forum: General Garage Discussion 03-26-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,592
Posted By gorilla
Re: Complete Lowes Hardware Set Up.

IMHO I would never get $6,000.00 of value out of that hardware and I would hate to waste the floor space. I go to a local industrial hardware store when I need nuts, bolts screws and washers. I...
Forum: General Garage Discussion 03-25-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 444
Posted By gorilla
Re: Listen to my compressor bearing screaming

Random thoughts, shivs rubbing on belt guard, broken valves in compressor pump, shivs loose on shafts. The noise sounds like it's at motor speed so first guess would be motor bearings. Dead easy to...
Forum: Fabrication & Techniques 03-24-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,658
Posted By gorilla
Re: Sheet metal bending question

Fullcircle, Your post was not clear about what you wanted to do. I'm assuming that you want to bend steel you've salvaged from old hoods. Leaf brakes seldom work well at their full rated capacity. I...
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