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    How corrosion inhibitors protect metal

    I trust this homebrew inhibitor youtube video might be of interest to some?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpRrP3sqQLw&pbjreload=10

    Regards
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    As others have said, it is very dependant on type...

    As others have said, it is very dependant on type of gas/ cylinder and quantities involved. Here's some initial info to possibly inform. ...
  3. As a side note Inhibited Hydrochloric acid has...

    As a side note Inhibited Hydrochloric acid has been used in industry (my connection is boiler cleaning a long time ago). A variation of this is Clarke's solution which is a inhibited HCl solution...
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    AM 38 might be referring to Air Ministry approved...

    AM 38 might be referring to Air Ministry approved supplier 1938. See this link Mechanism

    Sorry can't help with actual use in aircraft / aircraft industry.
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    http://www.uniformwholesalers.com.au/collections/w...

    http://www.uniformwholesalers.com.au/collections/workwear/products/hard-yakka-tradesman-cotton-dustcoat?variant=1040515577
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    A few years ago I knocked together a workable but...

    A few years ago I knocked together a workable but temporary blast cabinet from a cheap 3 tier plastic green house (has clip together tubular frame), a supercheap blast gun, an old vacuum cleaner...
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    Throw in the $89 enclosure kit (sides, front &...

    Throw in the $89 enclosure kit (sides, front & back) and you have the makings of a temporary work space. Can be clean & dry assembly area or a dirty spray booth, grit blasting etc. Particularly if...
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    When I was a lad, my old man would go on about...

    When I was a lad, my old man would go on about the Jap rubbish that was cheap and nasty. I suspect the Chines are following a similar upward path while here in Australia we let our onshore...
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    Engine crane, lengths of gal pipe (for rollers),...

    Engine crane, lengths of gal pipe (for rollers), crow bar and chain pull.
  10. Have you seen this post? MD45/HM46/RF45 DRO...

    Have you seen this post? MD45/HM46/RF45 DRO Install as requested..

    I suspect that each scale has it's own calibration, but then I 'm guessing. More detail of your gear might help others

    You...
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    Washers - James Glen...

    Washers - James Glen might be structural washers (2nd from bottom page)
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    No haven't used it or even heard of it, but the...

    No haven't used it or even heard of it, but the MSDS is basically for a light mineral lubricating oil.
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    Radius Function with the ShumaTech DRO-550 -...

    Radius Function with the ShumaTech DRO-550 - YouTube Does his help?

    Also is the 1R , 1.5R etc. refer to tool radius?
  14. Frank A interesting tale with a nice twist in...

    Frank

    A interesting tale with a nice twist in the tail

    Tony
  15. This guy building of a Orrery might be of interest

    Came across this site that steps through how he builds a Orrery (model clockwork solar system)

    The Art and Craftsmanship of Zeamon | Building An Orrery – Overview

    Certainly dedicated to...
  16. I'm guessing something to do with steam turbines?...

    I'm guessing something to do with steam turbines? But then I not noted for my guessing prime examples being the Saturday lotto numbers or the grand final winner :-)
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    Agreed. It's a voltage reference (standard cell)...

    Agreed. It's a voltage reference (standard cell) optical pyrometer info1
  18. No eye or hearing protection but lots of people...

    No eye or hearing protection but lots of people needed to do the work. Some great shoots of big iron
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    Totally agree, my local nuts & bolts is the place...

    Totally agree, my local nuts & bolts is the place to shop. Quantity, quality and choice are all there along with people who can help. I notice that my local tool king still has bins of various...
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    I joined in 2009 with very few posts and have to...

    I joined in 2009 with very few posts and have to agree. I actually came across the site while searching for model engineering information. Now in my mid-fifties and having worked since age 15, I am...
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    The likes of NALCO or GE Water sell it as a water...

    The likes of NALCO or GE Water sell it as a water treatment chemical and I believe they are in the phone book for SA. I'm not sure they would sell to members of the public these days, and...
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    I assume this thing rotates at a fair clip...

    I assume this thing rotates at a fair clip (although it looks more like a feed roller than cutter ). Given the size needing to dynamic balance may be more an issue rather than manufacture. Of...
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    Is this the sort of thing you are looking for...

    Is this the sort of thing you are looking for Sheet Metal Slip Roll Machine ?
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    Looks like you have a way of moving forward. ...

    Looks like you have a way of moving forward. It's more elaborate than I would do it, but then my skills are well short of what you can achieve (from the wonderful pictures you posted ealier).
    ...
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    Link below might be a place to start or have a...

    Link below might be a place to start or have a good chance of some answers.

    Blacksmithing Forum | I Forge Iron

    http://www.anvilmag.com/smith/anvilres.htm
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    [QUOTE=Stustoys;1338174]Driftabout, This the...

    [QUOTE=Stustoys;1338174]Driftabout,
    This the sort of thing you mean?
    (Wouldnt work exactly as drawn!)

    Yep, now if the butterfly shaft is extended out so the push pull rod just clears the side...
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    As per erickendall's drawing except that it's...

    As per erickendall's drawing except that it's just a push - pull rod. Notches in the rod engage with a simple bracket at front of the heater (could be simple bracket with a hole for the rod to slide...
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    Along the same line as Erickendall, the shaft...

    Along the same line as Erickendall, the shaft will need to be attached to a notched or pinned arc or quadrant to give incremental steps. The previous post is a much better engineered than I was...
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    Defunct comment, more worthy contribution /better...

    Defunct comment, more worthy contribution /better articulated by others
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    When I was a removalist, things like fridges &...

    When I was a removalist, things like fridges & washing machines could be handled by 2 guys or one guy and a hand trolley. Chest freezers which were much more common where likely to be the heaviest...
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    Given the hieght, have you considered a overhead...

    Given the hieght, have you considered a overhead hoist lifting a cradle? My gut feeling says it's got to be cheapest and safest approach.
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