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    New member with an old compressor

    Clean the gun out first, use a new one from the store, or consider it rust prevention. ebay sells hand hydraulic test pumps as well. Larger volume but same principle
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    New member with an old compressor

    Vintagemachinery.com can be an excellent resource for any old machines. I have a Gardner-Denver rock drill! Jealous of the compressor you scored. That logo is killer. Hydro testing isn't as scary as it may seem. In fact, Keith Rucker from Vintagemachinery has a really good youtube video on it...
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    OT - Do you know a FOUNDRY that pours single wood pattern Pours?

    Kory Anderson with Dakota Foundry in Webster, SD might be someone to check with. This is the guy that built the 150HP Case traction engine and set a world record https://dakotafoundry.com/
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    Slag removal after plasma cutting? Is there machine for that?

    DDoug, If you read what I wrote before writing a rebuttal, you'd understand the purpose behind the notch. However, to reiterate, the notch would help to keep the otherwise flat chisel from walking off the edge of the piece you're working on. Otherwise, it could be tough for the operator to...
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    Slag removal after plasma cutting? Is there machine for that?

    What about an air chisel / scaler with a modified chisel bit? Notch out the middle and resharpen with a grinder, set it on the edge of your plate, and let it rip. Notch should help keep the chisel on the plate, but you can still use it flat/normally. Probably wouldn't take a very big unit to...
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    O.T. Badlands winch

    I've had really excellent luck with my 5000 and 2500lb Badland winches. The 5000 has been used and abused, side loaded, chained to trees, and has pulled an 7000lb pickup onto a trailer, just single line pull. It might not make the happiest sounds at times, but it keeps on pulling and has never...
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    Preffered Cleaner Degreaser For Cleaning Old Machines & etc

    E85 Gasoline. It'll be the cheapest solvent per gallon. The 85% ethanol will cut through almost any old waxy varnish/grease/oil if you let a piece soak. Regular gas works great too. Both come with fire risk if you're using enough of it (duh)
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    Who still makes a good quality hose reel?

    If you're looking for the absolute best, Hannay. I've got several air/electric/hydraulic reels from them, and they are absolutely outstanding quality. Never had a single issue with anything from them, and they're American made. On the lower budget end, Harbor Freight has some decent steel hose...
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    Engraving on Cast Iron?

    Yep, I've emailed with the guys there before and they're pretty flexible with custom etching and "odd ball" sort of stuff. You could also have a pattern cut, and trace that pattern with a pantograph style mill/engraver/tracer machine. I know people have built simple pantographs for oxy-fuel...
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    Engraving on Cast Iron?

    If there's room for a cover plate, you could have SendCutSend cut a real nice one out of brass/stainless, and laser engrave all those markings and numbers on there. They have a really stellar service, for very reasonable money. This way, you don't have to make a whole new part out of iron if...
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    Using a TIG Torch to Heat-Straighten Weldments (Hotspot Metal)

    Great info! If anything, you can probably get more consistent movement with TIG, being able to control heat/time a little more accurately. Thanks
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    ACME Turret Lathe - worth it?

    Thank you all for the insightful replies, and information.Crazy the amount of non-standard stuff that goes with these turret lathes. I'll wait and see if he ends up selling it for scrap, but otherwise will be patient and look for the right one. Happy Thanksgiving all
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    ACME Turret Lathe - worth it?

    General engine lathe work. Shafts, bushings, center drilling, etc. I don't have a need for a turret lathe specifically, but it seems like it could come in handy. Valid observation. That makes sense. Cost to move would be maybe ten gallons of gas. Sounds like the price is a bit up there?
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    ACME Turret Lathe - worth it?

    Hello all, Ran across this ACME turret lathe, seller is asking $2500. Seems to be pretty well tooled up, and looks like a very stout machine. My experience has mainly been in South Bend 14.5-16" lathes, but I like any old American iron. I can't quite identify this unit, but it looks very...
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    Clark C300-40 Mast Cylinder Help, etc

    Hello, Came across an old Clark C300-40, but it's got a few issues. Most important one is that the main mast has small geysers coming out from around the larger seal atop the cylinder. This comes out to several quarts over a fifteen minute period of shuffling things around. At first, the lift...
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