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Jeff10049: Thanks for the kind words. The history of heat treating and metallurgy is long and has some legends associated with it... -
"Bone Hardening" is likely a reference to the use of bone meal in pack hardening compounds. Pack hardening is a 'case hardening'...
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That tailstock is the "cat's ass" ! -
FamilyTradition replied to the thread Way oil - what is the magic of Vactra.I would guess that the zinc is good for the ways - it's one of the additives that is claimed to be important in motor oils - especially...
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FamilyTradition replied to the thread Why do you use cast iron vs cheap mild steel?.It is probably more expensive for the kind of work you are doing, because of the low quantity. I would guess when you need to make a...
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I enjoyed looking at one castle from another and sitting with Albert in Bern. Not mechanical but fun none the less.
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FamilyTradition replied to the thread What to see in Switzerland?.I have never been myself, but I suppose if I ever get the chance to travel to Switzerland, I would like to visit the history museum in...
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FamilyTradition replied to the thread Convert diesel forklift to propane.I have never heard of running diesels with propane. Interesting. Some folks run their used motor/cooking/other oils in their diesels...