Thanks for that Joe. Regards, Al
I'm using these from Amazon/OtoolWorld. No issues with aluminum...have yet to try brass but it's on the list for the summer....
Have mostly switched over to clay/graphite crucibles but still use the steel one I started out with when I need the volume. Made from 6" x .280"...
Awesome project and incredible execution as always. :cool: Al
Another way to go about the adapter.. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I don't turn my back on it but still food for thought...thanks. Using an inducer motor, has the pressure port for those switches already in place. Al
Mmmmm....simulated cheese like product.... The "Cheesey Poof" man... Never would have thought of that, but eh...it works! :) Al
You must be living right Peedee. Congrats! Al
Lookin like a Bricklin to me...used to see the odd one in the Auto Trader way back...along with a Delorian or two....and $50 Honda Civics/VW Bugs...
No, not "really hot" when compared to iron temps.
An interesting read and good info. Curious about a couple things though... This is the crucible I'm using;...
Software is yet another rabbit hole...or so I've found. There are online/web based platforms such as Easel and TinkerCad, but I prefer offline...
Nice rig Kelly! :) First project is a dust shoe I suppose? Al
Always nice when you find what you need. :) For what it's worth; Inner pipe measures .395" od x .281" id (Not sure why I thought it was...
Thread was 9/16-24...bit of an oddball, but single pointing makes locating the correct tap a non issue. I have some left over bits of those pipes...
Not following with respect to "screw pin"...have a picture? The 3/8" pipe is threaded to match the forward portion of the nozzle, the oil inlet...
Know anyone with a lathe? Simple job to do away with hard to find fittings altogether...hard to find where I live anyways. ;) Outer tube is 3/8"...
With the 3018, the stepper takes all the loads...solid couplers and no nuts on the bearing ends. Not saying it's "right", just that it "is". Think...
X2... :) Al
More drilling and tapping. A bit of figuring and then got the saw top mounted on the mill and dialed in. Then locate, drill and tap 22 M3 holes....
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