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slim_boy_fat
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I like that John.I have used router bits on alloy before for light cuts.
Many thanks Mike, I'll give one a go once I get all the right gear together safety-wise. Would finish them off nicely.
Today I got nuts welded to threaded bar, no nuts of the size I wanted available locally
but at least they're done. I only use this vice for when I'm using the bigger drills. otherwise I have another 3 available. 
I'll report elsewhere re today's efforts.
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Looks like RIFAs, wanna replace those before they blow, they get cracks first, then you know they are goners soon.
Last maybe 20 years in good conditions, moisture sensitive.
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For sure I need to change them;-)
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Shouldn't thjere be a tap on the drip tray labelled 'Mild'?
BTW 6Music!
I was looking for a 'Knowing Nod' emoji but couldn't find one
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Shouldn't thjere be a tap on the drip tray labelled 'Mild'?
BTW 6Music!
I was looking for a 'Knowing Nod' emoji but couldn't find one
R6M is my go to radio station, I can't stand adverts of any description and I like most of the music.
Funny you say about mild, I'm just contemplating brewing one. In the student union bar at uni you could buy a pint of slops for half the price of a pint
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This is a present for my sister to give her partner whom she's nicknamed 'Golden Balls' as he can do no wrong in my elderly parents' eyes. Made the spheres in the woodturning lathe; quite pleased with how round I got them!
(My elderly parents are 500miles and I haven't seen them in eighteen months; Mum does not have the best of mental health and it's been a big strain on my Dad. Sister's partner has been most supportive and offered lots of financial advice as they (hopefully...) sell up and move into a retirement flat - he is a bank manager and it's also my way of saying thanks!)
(My elderly parents are 500miles and I haven't seen them in eighteen months; Mum does not have the best of mental health and it's been a big strain on my Dad. Sister's partner has been most supportive and offered lots of financial advice as they (hopefully...) sell up and move into a retirement flat - he is a bank manager and it's also my way of saying thanks!)
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Made a vertical stand for my Aldi portable bandsaw.
A rod through the hollow handle holds it on, two cap screws on the motor housing rest on the back bar and the screw clamps hold it all steady. At present it's clamped in the vice but I might fit some feet on it later. Just need to fit a no-volt switch before I use it.
A rod through the hollow handle holds it on, two cap screws on the motor housing rest on the back bar and the screw clamps hold it all steady. At present it's clamped in the vice but I might fit some feet on it later. Just need to fit a no-volt switch before I use it.
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Great job, very versatile tool.
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Got some more pics? Mine's still sat in the box tbh.
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Yesterday, I produced this..... a 'prototype' fly cutter, just got the HSS cutter to form into a proper rake/angle. It may or may not do the job, but it cost nothing and was worth a go 
Then a torch rest for the MIG which will need clamping to the bench, but again, an old box spanner and a bit of scrap plate, what's to lose..... No pic of this as I'm sure you all know what a combo of those would look like.
Then a torch rest for the MIG which will need clamping to the bench, but again, an old box spanner and a bit of scrap plate, what's to lose....
. No pic of this as I'm sure you all know what a combo of those would look like.
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You want more mass really.Yesterday, I produced this..... a 'prototype' fly cutter, just got the HSS cutter to form into a proper rake/angle. It may or may not do the job, but it cost nothing and was worth a go
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Then a torch rest for the MIG which will need clamping to the bench, but again, an old box spanner and a bit of scrap plate, what's to lose....
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Thanks, Brad. It's just an experiment really. I have a lump of round bar of indeterminate quality and might try to copy the more common type you get from Banggood etc. They don't really cost a lot so might just end up sending money East....
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A good type to copy is the SubUrban Tool flycutter.Thanks, Brad. It's just an experiment really. I have a lump of round bar of indeterminate quality and might try to copy the more common type you get from Banggood etc. They don't really cost a lot so might just end up sending money East....
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They don't really cost a lot so might just end up sending money East....
I'm finding that route preferable quite a few times.
Making something not readily obtainable, or not in a form you want, is good, but readily available, relatively cheap items, buying seems to win hands down, lately.
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Looks like a shell mill getting close up and personal with a boring bar.
I suspect they will need a substantial machine to get the best out of them.
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I will try to post some more tomorrow
