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8th Sep 2023, 10:58 PM
Thread: Gantry crane for 4 post car lift
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Gantry crane for 4 post car lift
My BendPak 4 post car lift has a rail that runs down the inside of each runway. This is intended to accommodate their rolling hydraulic transmission jack.
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18th Jun 2023, 12:21 AM
Thread: Post vise cleanup and stand build
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Post vise cleanup and stand build
I recently picked up my first post vise on eBay, and cleaned it up before fabricating a stand for it. After disassembling and wire brushing it, I applied a thin coat of boiled linseed oil. I left it...
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21st May 2023, 01:08 AM
Thread: Vise stand build
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Vise stand build
I just finished a stand for my Reed 4C vise. I used a Budd semi truck rim with a section out of a CO2 tank for a column. The vise weighs 185 lbs. and the stand about 160. I don't think I need to...
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7th May 2023, 03:11 AM
Thread: Mini engine hoist for basement shop
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None anymore. In past years I did a lot of...
None anymore. In past years I did a lot of engine swaps - small block Chevy's into a VW Bug, and an Austin Healy Sprite, 427 SOHC Ford into a '62 Ford Galaxy. Olds into '52 Ford, 409 Chevy into...
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6th May 2023, 01:29 PM
Thread: Mini engine hoist for basement shop
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Mini engine hoist for basement shop
I've had this Bluebird engine hoist for many years. Used mainly by tool rental companies, these disassemble without tools for easy transport in a pickup.
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3rd Mar 2023, 09:20 AM
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I fabricated them from 2" x 3/8" cold roll flat...
I fabricated them from 2" x 3/8" cold roll flat bar. The key to getting the angle change correct is to fabricate each guide in two pieces, fit them on the saw, scribe them, and then remove them and...
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3rd Mar 2023, 12:53 AM
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It's a South Bend 9A manufactured around 1956, I...
It's a South Bend 9A manufactured around 1956, I believe.
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2nd Mar 2023, 01:57 PM
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4 x 6 horizontal bandsaw converted for vertical cutting
Since getting my 7 x 12 Jet bandsaw, I reasoned that I would probably never again be using my little 4 x 6 for horizontal cut-off work. I decided to convert it for strictly vertical cutting.
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9th Feb 2023, 02:41 PM
Thread: Hydraulic press modifications
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Here the 2nd table is installed in the press...
Here the 2nd table is installed in the press above the lowered Swag brake. Two of the height adjustment frame hole levels are still available above the brake. The 6x6 block of wood acts as a spacer,...
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7th Feb 2023, 03:44 AM
Thread: Hydraulic press modifications
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Hydraulic press modifications
In the U.S. we have access to a line of cheap imported tools of every description sold by Harbor Freight. Their 20 ton hydraulic press is a popular item, although it leaves a lot to be desired in...
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29th Jan 2023, 04:16 AM
Thread: Crazy Crane
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Crazy Crane
Some 30 years ago I built an engine crane based on an old Chevy 283 bare block. I knocked the center main bearing web out with a sledge hammer, and used the center main bearing oil holes to attach a...
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29th Jan 2023, 12:18 AM
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Motor & power supply performance comparison
Here are the results of several different motor/power supply combinations I have tried on my rotary table/welding positioner project:
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20th Jan 2023, 01:22 AM
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Good suggestion. See below:
Good suggestion. See below:
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28th Dec 2022, 09:49 AM
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Grounding the welding positioner
I came up with a method of grounding the unit -- a spring loaded brass rod rides against the edge of the table top. The ground can either be clamped or bolted to the mounting bracket. The ground...
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17th Dec 2022, 11:28 AM
Thread: Home made machine handgun rest
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Home made machine handgun rest
I put this together a few years ago using a couple of Chevrolet valve springs, two pillow blocks, and some leather washers to control the recoil. it's adjustable for windage and elevation and clamps...
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15th Dec 2022, 03:17 PM
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You make an excellent point! After about 3...
You make an excellent point!
After about 3 tries at selling it on eBay, the most I was offered for it was $125.00. It is a shame as they are a fine piece of engineering. People are now using... -
15th Dec 2022, 01:35 PM
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Change of plans
It dawned on me to combine the Troyke rotary table with some spare drill press parts. With the current timing pulleys the speed range is zero to about 4.5 table rpm. In addition to tilting up to 90...
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4th Dec 2022, 04:56 AM
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Repurposing Troyke rotary table as a welding positioner
Since I purchased a slightly larger Yuasa rotary table for my mill, i have no need for my old 9" Troyke BH-9. Since they are not worth a great deal on the used market, I thought I might try my hand...
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1st Nov 2022, 11:21 AM
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CNC plasma cut 1940 Ford mini dashboard with sound
Cut this 20" long mini dash, and fitted it with a wireless Bluetooth speaker behind the grill. Put on the Beach Boys, and it's like being back in my '40. Well, almost!
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1st Aug 2022, 03:29 AM
Thread: CNC Plasma Cut Vintage Motorcycles
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Some additional plasma cut bikes
Here are a few additional bikes I cut out:
Sonny Routt's twin Triumph drag bike
Joe Smith's Harley drag bike
Triumph Thunderbird with Vincent engine
Norton Commando with Hayabusa engine
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9th May 2022, 03:59 AM
Thread: CNC Plasma Cut Vintage Motorcycles
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Comparison of laser-cut vs plasma-cut versions of Vincent motorcycle
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9th May 2022, 03:55 AM
Thread: CNC Plasma Cut Vintage Motorcycles
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Comparison of laser-cut vs plasma-cut versions of Vincent motorcycle
This 6" long laser-cut piece has the same detail as the 19" plasma-cut bike:
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30th Apr 2022, 09:09 AM
Thread: CNC plasma cutting complex shapes
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Plasma vs Laser
In case there is any interest, here is the same motorcycle shape cut out with plasma and with laser for comparison purposes. The laser cut shape is 6" x 12" and the plasma version is 9 1/2" x 19". In...
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20th Apr 2022, 01:50 AM
Thread: CNC plasma cutting complex shapes
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CNC plasma cutting complex shapes
The plasma cutting process generally gets bad marks for the lack of detail possible compared to laser or water-jet. This is due to the significantly greater kerf width produced by plasma arc. ...
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8th Apr 2022, 06:48 AM
Thread: CNC Plasma Cut Vintage Motorcycles
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Two more plasma-cut bikes: The first is a 1949...
Two more plasma-cut bikes:
The first is a 1949 Panther Model 100 600cc single.
The second is Clem Johnson's 96 c.i. Vincent drag bike "Barn Job."
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23rd Mar 2022, 01:26 PM
Thread: CNC Plasma Cut Vintage Motorcycles
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CNC Plasma-Cut Motorcycles Update
Since my last post, I have cut out a number of additional bike figures.
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6th Feb 2022, 11:58 AM
Thread: CNC Plasma Cut Vintage Motorcycles
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Motorcycle Cut File Giveaway
I am making the files used to cut the above bikes available at no charge at the web site below. I will be adding files over the next few days.
Check it out:
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1st Feb 2022, 01:39 AM
Thread: CNC Plasma Cut Vintage Motorcycles
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I have a web page that shows these bikes. I...
I have a web page that shows these bikes. I update the page as they are completed and painted.
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31st Jan 2022, 09:50 AM
Thread: CNC Plasma Cut Vintage Motorcycles
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Sorry, just do it for myself these days. ...
Sorry, just do it for myself these days. Appreciate the interest though!
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30th Jan 2022, 03:28 AM
Thread: CNC Plasma Cut Vintage Motorcycles
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Painted a couple of additional bikes: A page...
Painted a couple of additional bikes:
A page showing all the bikes can be found at the link below. I will add to it as I complete more bikes and paint them.
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26th Jan 2022, 10:24 AM
Thread: CNC Plasma Cut Vintage Motorcycles
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CNC Plasma Cut Vintage Motorcycles
I cut the following bikes from 11 gauge (1/8") steel with my home made CNC plasma table. I put as much detail into the 19" long figures as possible, keeping at least .150" between interior parts and...
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1st Aug 2021, 04:04 AM
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Looks almost identical to my setup. That table...
Looks almost identical to my setup. That table from your mill must just about max it out.
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30th Jul 2021, 02:54 AM
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Affordable Way to Lift, Move, Transfer Heavy Rotary Tables & Vises
I don't know if something like this is available in your location, but hopefully this will be of some interest.
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10th Jul 2021, 02:20 AM
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Nice Job!
I like the fact that the pallet jack forks slide into the base. Is there some way of leveling or adjusting for irregularities in the floor surface?
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30th Jun 2021, 11:50 PM
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I don't normally drink beer while operating the...
I don't normally drink beer while operating the equipment.
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26th Jun 2021, 09:03 AM
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Leveling Feet/Casters for Bridgeport Mill
I recently struggled with how I might lift my newly acquired Bridgeport off its pallet and move it into position. I finally solved the problem by sliding the front off the pallet and mounting...
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25th Jun 2021, 11:35 PM
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Quick & Easy Power Drawbar for Bridgeports & Clones
Here is a quick and easy alternative to a conventional power drawbar. A Milwaukee right angle attachment and right angle impact driver provide just the right amount of torque to easily seat and...
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25th Jun 2021, 12:10 PM
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CNC Plasma Cutting When You Have No Space
While we would all like to have the space in our shop for a 4' x 8' or larger CNC plasma table, exhaust system, etc., many of us do not.
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25th Jun 2021, 06:36 AM
Thread: Drill Presses Using Mag Drills
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Drill Presses Using Mag Drills
I put these two guys together using Walker Turner bases, Delta tables, and 2 3/4" DOM tubing for the columns. The variable speed, reversing mag drill is a BDS MAB465. The one with the power feed is...