Today I acquired...........

[awemawson]

Two sets of Jewellers Casting flasks - I spotted these on Etsy and I thought that they'll be ideal for small stuff - especially two part split patterns as the pouring cone is incorporated. Nicely made in cast iron, and less than £30 for the two sets including postage which I thought was very reasonable.

 

[Pigeon_Droppings2]

Copper brake pipe that isnt copper, that

My Chinese made earth clamp also had magnetic copper too it seems! Just got to be very careful what you buy these days.

 

[25.4_mechanic]

Copper brake pipe that isnt copper

What does the label/receipt say what it is?

For brake lines used materials are copper-nickel or copper-beryllium alloys with the odd Fe particle in there too, I'm sure ...

I've seen pure copper piping in applications with water without antifreeze, so I know what kind of deformation they allow before they burst when the water freezes and the pressure has nowhere to go ....

I wouldn't see these pure copper lines in a brake application at all, the hydraulic pressure in them is worlds higher - if you've been using this stuff successfully for a long time, then I suspect it was these alloys.

Description:
"Cu Ni 10 Fe 1Mn, Rolled, Seamless drawn according to DIN/ISO 74234, Long life, with ABE approval for copper-nickel replacement brake lines, bursting pressure: 600 bar, material thickness: 0.7 mm, Outer diameter: 4.75 mm"

Very good stuff! And a rusted steal pipe that immediately bursts in an emergency without deforming is no help to anyone.

It's always the same discussion with the German TÜV: some car manufacturers already use these lines from the factory, then it's good and right, but if the inspector sees something like this under an old car, then it depends on the person and the feeling that day of the inspector - a bit schizophrenic.



Carsten

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[James1979]

It's always the same discussion with the German TÜV: some car manufacturers already use these lines from the factory, then it's good and right, but if the inspector sees something like this under an old car, then it depends on the person and the feeling that day of the inspector - a bit schizophrenic.



Carsten

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But the TUV always has the bigger lever

 

[25.4_mechanic]

But the TUV always has the bigger lever

1) I always try to find out in advance which inspector will be testing in the workshop in question on the day in question;

2) if discussions are to be expected, I always arm myself with stacks of paper - don't forget, I'm a German too not only he is ...
-- if the unwilling inspector has read DIN/ISO and BAM (Bundesamt für Materialprüfung = Federal Office for Materials Testing) or seen his own logo

often enough, he usually backs down .... and writes me down a minor defect instead , which I can usually live with ....



Carsten

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[jordhandson]

Nothing to do with welding but, father happened to mention to one of his farmer friends I was looking at making a small golf driving range down the field. This morning the farmer drop off a golf mat it looks barely used. It weighs about 50-60kg with 4 T holes I have it set up in the home garage at the moment so I can have a couple swings before work. What a result I am well chuffed.

 

[6ply]

The type of scissors you'd want if you went into battle. I've had them a while actually, but rediscovered them today. I believe they may be over 100 years old.

 

[dobbslc]

I wouldn't like to P off the bloke that can actually use those! Must have hands like shovels.

 

[6ply]

I wouldn't like to P off the bloke that can actually use those! Must have hands like shovels.

You could actually use them as knuckle dusters.

 

[nickk]

Warmer climes ahead,anticipation!
The plugs to make an extension lead for the plasma.

 

[Turbo]

Copper brake pipe that isnt copper, thats the magnetic base of my torch picking the pipe up! before I get shouted at that I shouldnt use copper Ive never had a failure in 40 years, if its clipped and supported properly its fine
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That will be the nickel content in it so what you have is cupronickel pipe, the best stuff for brake pipe.

 

[Turbo]

The Tri-leva has the long cross slide, but thanks for the heads up.

My tri-leva doesn't, your original owner must have added it as an option.

 

[Brad93]

That will be the nickel content in it so what you have is cupronickel pipe, the best stuff for brake pipe.

Brake pipe isn't cupronickel, it's CuNiFe.

 

[dan.taylor.1]

Brake pipe isn't cupronickel, it's CuNiFe.

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Often sold and referred to as cunifer (I wonder why...?! )

 

[daedalusminos]

Roloc fitting. Anything by 3m I tend to get out of choice.

Don’t buy eBay ones they are crap

My god the genuine 3M stuff isn't cheap! I bought a selection of sanding, stripping and finishing discs. The items below totalled just over £50

 

[tigdlo]

Brake pipe isn't cupronickel, it's CuNiFe.

CuNiFe is pretty rare for brake pipe, mostly 90/10 copper nickel.

Could be copper coated bundy, shouldn't be used as brake pipe as it can be welded pipe.

 

[Pigeon_Droppings2]

Could just be steel pipe with a copper coating to make it look like copper! Check the cut ends I think.

My welding clamps were coated...badly....it scratched off very easily

 

[Memmeddu]

Today I acquired essentially brand new ...
This thing

Fein DSK 672
9+ kgs
1050W
26mm twist drill on steel
32mm twist drill on aluminium
Believe 60mm on dead three carcasses
It should have safety clutch and a monstrous amount of torque
Morse taper 3 spindle
I've always wanted one , never had the luck to find one till now
This thing is over 1600 euros and I've got it for 1/10 of it .

I was planning to get a "cheap" 200 euros rebir Morse taper 2 drill (picture above), and build a line boring rig (we never know I might need it )
Happened to find one of those Fein on the bay ,by looking at the auctions (I seriously need to take a break from them) so I've digit "Fein DSK" and appeared this and other ones .
Italian seller ,read the description,eBay buyer protection, offered a lower price than what demanding , accepted and bought .
Little sad it's not a Fein BOS 32-4 (4 gears version) but it's my first Fein

 

[Blobber]

Could just be steel pipe with a copper coating to make it look like copper! Check the cut ends I think.

My welding clamps were coated...badly....it scratched off very easily

Yep its definately copper plated steel, its going back whatever, my bad I should have bought from a reputable seller!

 

[Maker]

Today I acquired essentially brand new ...
This thing
View attachment 388756
Fein DSK 672
9+ kgs
1050W
26mm twist drill on steel
32mm twist drill on aluminium
Believe 60mm on dead three carcasses
It should have safety clutch and a monstrous amount of torque
Morse taper 3 spindle
I've always wanted one , never had the luck to find one till now
This thing is over 1600 euros and I've got it for 1/10 of it .

View attachment 388758

I was planning to get a "cheap" 200 euros rebir Morse taper 2 drill (picture above), and build a line boring rig (we never know I might need it )
Happened to find one of those Fein on the bay ,by looking at the auctions (I seriously need to take a break from them) so I've digit "Fein DSK" and appeared this and other ones .
Italian seller ,read the description,eBay buyer protection, offered a lower price than what demanding , accepted and bought .
Little sad it's not a Fein BOS 32-4 (4 gears version) but it's my first Fein

26mm in steel with a hand drill, f'k that!