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Looking for specific metric equipment bolt
If you have to make them I would suggest starting with a high grade flat head screw and modifying it with a bonded on collar and the head turned on a lathe to reduce its diameter as needed. Brownells Oxpho Blue is an excellent cold blue for tooling and easy to apply to the bare parts as needed. -
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Belt Drive theory and basic knowledge ... for a practical example
The belt drive Harleys push a lot more HP and torque so yes, an appropriately sized belt can work. -
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Fixing torn plastic case
Loctite makes a glue for vinyl, plastic and fabric that works very well on both vinyl and bondable plastics. It is available in most hardware stores. For the living hinges I would suggest cutting away the part at the case junction and then bonding/screwing on some of those tiny box hinges they...- Scottl
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- Forum: Machine Reconditioning, Scraping and Inspection
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Advice for a lathe for a makerspace
Also important to have signed releases that they recognize the risks. IMO makerspaces serve an important function in a time when traditional manual arts have been declining for decades. I wish you success.- Scottl
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- Forum: Shop Management and Owner Issues
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O/T: a strong bear and 20th anniversary
Mostly true but not 100%. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_crocodile- Scottl
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- Forum: Antique Machinery and History
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O/T: a strong bear and 20th anniversary
Bears are incredibly strong. I've heard them described as a sensitive nose attached to a huge appetite, equipped with all the tools needed to obtain food. I've seen photos of vehicles where they had hooked their claws into the top of a door and then folded the window section down like it was...- Scottl
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- Forum: Antique Machinery and History
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OT: finger tips and indications of health?
I know of one way finger tips can indicate health - a Pulse Oximeter. -
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Meuser Lathe Wooden Gear?
I use old rifle cartridges past their useful reloading life as file cleaners. I just pinch the neck flat with pliers, put a slight bend in it and have at it. The larger cartridges make a comfortable handle and when it wears down I just toss it and grab another. -
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Meuser Lathe Wooden Gear?
Found it! Newsletter, April 2014 Metro Detroit Metalworking Club -
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Meuser Lathe Wooden Gear?
I forgot where I saw it but I've seen an article where someone repaired such a gear by cutting out the damaged area, epoxying in a chunk of cloth reinforced phenolic plate, and then cutting new teeth to math the existing. This can even be done with a slitting saw to get close and then hand... -
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ID A vise screw, and help making an Acme Nut
100% agree for all the reasons you stated. Unless it belongs to a rare museum piece I doubt that rusty oddball screw is worth the effort. -
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Regreasing/clean linear actuator worm gear and rail
My go-to for softening old grease is Marvel air tool oil. After it soaks in a while I wipe off as much as I can and then apply new grease. It may take multiple applications to remove the old crud. If this is a high load application I would suggest using an EP (extreme pressure) lube such as CMD... -
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Major Rusting Issues In Our Building All Of A Sudden??
Are the cleaning folks using bleach or other strong cleaners? -
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OT: What is this thing? Electric actuator of some sort?
I agree with Billtodd. My guess would be that the coaxial plug connects to a wall wart with Bluetooth activated bidirectional on/off to operate window blinds in a difficult location. -
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Way OT - bat bite
I agree 100%. Better safe than sorry and IF you were by chance infected with rabies the modern shots are fewer and far less painful. I would get tested.