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  1. Peedee replied to the thread WWII fighter planes.

    I think I may have wee'd a little bit, my damn phone died so didn't get a video but then again I was enjoying myself too much anyway. I...

    Apr 14, 2021 at 10:28 PM

  2. JBC replied to the thread Wax burnout using high internal heat.

    Thanks Kelly. I have the multimeter and the K-type port/connector that have been part of my garage for a while. I'm surprised I still...

    Apr 14, 2021 at 7:07 PM

  3. Mark's castings replied to the thread Anyone hear use jet fuel in their furnace?.

    Ethanol is great for machining aluminium if you have to paint it afterwards as there's no solvent residue to affect paint adhesion:...

    Apr 14, 2021 at 6:56 PM

  4. JCSalomon replied to the thread Sea Coal Matters for Cast Iron.

    From what I’ve read, annealing to cure white iron is a much slower process than merely normalizing steel.

    Apr 14, 2021 at 6:38 PM

  5. Ferrisbeu liked Ironsides's post in the thread Thoughts on using high temp glue to secure ceramic wool to furnace lid..

    I have been using sodium silicate for 30 years to glue ceramic fiber to steel.

    Apr 14, 2021 at 6:01 PM

  6. JBC replied to the thread Wax burnout using high internal heat.

    Fast and cheap are the two I'm picking! Amazon packages won't get here till Saturday ;). I tried getting ahold of the guy north of me...

    Apr 14, 2021 at 5:58 PM

  7. Al2O3 replied to the thread Wax burnout using high internal heat.

    Carbon gouging rods are the hobbyist's source for graphite sheathed pyrometer. They cost a little over $1 each but you have to drill...

    Apr 14, 2021 at 5:55 PM

  8. Al2O3 replied to the thread Another Intake Manifold Lid.

    Rulers, paper, and Medium Density Fiberboard have their place........:) Best, Kelly

    Apr 14, 2021 at 3:28 PM

  9. Al2O3 attached a file to the thread Another Intake Manifold Lid.

    Took a rubbing off the cast lid and cut out a paper template to compare to the lower intake and the fit looked good. I can use it as a...

    38.1 Gasket Match.JPG 39 Lid Machined.jpg 40 Studs.JPG 41 Studs Lid.JPG Apr 14, 2021 at 3:21 PM

  10. DavidF replied to the thread WWII fighter planes.

    Just don't pee yourself in the cockpit. Lol Yea, I'm a bit jealous :p

    Apr 14, 2021 at 2:44 PM

  11. MoltenDave liked Martin Thomas's post in the thread Sodium silicate.

    Thanks for the replies, I am overwhelmed with the advise offered. The bike is a 1944 Harley model U sidevalve. Jammer- This is not a...

    44U.jpg Apr 14, 2021 at 1:56 PM

  12. MoltenDave replied to the thread How long can green sand molds sit prior to casting?.

    I think the mouse may end up having a worse day than you. I have left molds for a week before casting. I cover them with paper, partly...

    Apr 14, 2021 at 1:53 PM

  13. rocco replied to the thread WWII fighter planes.

    I know the sound. I work at same airport where the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is located, I think a few of their aircraft have...

    Apr 14, 2021 at 1:50 PM

  14. oldironfarmer replied to the thread Anyone hear use jet fuel in their furnace?.

    Of course Jet A is really kerosene. It is a great parts cleaner but down the list a little for furnace fuel. I still covet the ten...

    Apr 14, 2021 at 1:39 PM

  15. garyhlucas replied to the thread Another Intake Manifold Lid.

    At my job we are getting ready to pull the trigger on a flatbed optical scanner that can completely measure up a part in about 1 minute....

    Apr 14, 2021 at 11:32 AM
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