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Damn nice work/ welding! When you welded the Center in, did you weld both sides? Or did the weld penetrate that much and weld thru to the other...
The bearing doesn’t look bad. From a wear prospective, the babbit is barely worn and I do not see any copper/bronze showing. (Assuming it is not...
Looks good. Put one more little shot in the middle of the holes you welded up to account for the molten metal shrinkage as it cools. That way...
I have a magnifier in my helmet too. I use a 1.25. That way I can weld with out my glasses. It also helps make you a better weld because your...
The shade you use is related to the amperage you are welding at. Higher amps = higher shade. For the thin metal you are welding, the amps are...
You might try a lighter shade in your helmet. What shade are you using? Also, make sure and keep the smoke cleaned off the lens. It is...
You can always do a test. Take some metal the same thickness and weld it together. Hold in a vise and bend it back and forth with a hammer. You...
Note that not all mig welders operate the same. There are 3 types of transfer of the weld filler wire to the weld. 1) short circuit, 2) spray...
Be aware that using magnets near your welding could cause problems. Your welding (being electric) creates a magnetic field from the flow of...
FYI- just in case it wasn't clear. The strength reduction isn't permanent. (at cherry red steel has about 35% yield strength). With mild steel...
This is where you cheat and reduce the strength of the frame where you need it to bend. That way it takes much less force. (I.e., get the big...
Relatively new member here. I have been watching the build, great work! I am not an expert body and paint guy, but I have painted about a dozen...
That's my experience with clear fuel filters. They always seem to have an air bubble that never goes away. Sent from my iPhone using The...
Anyone else having similar problems? I think it is something to do with subscribing to a thread. I un-subscribed and then re-subscribed and...
I am getting pop up notifications on my iPhone. If I open them, I am transferred to the post. (I.e. Working correctly). But if I go to...
The Tig is what I do and have had very good luck. Even with the bolt broken off below the surface, I build up the broken stud until it is above...
[IMG] I found this. Engineers edge is also a good site. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Lastly, you should check deflection (twist). This will create a spongy feeling if it deflects too much Also note that deflection is purely a...
I found the below: "Engineering Tool Box"is usually good. If you search you can probably find a calculator that you can simply put your...
That should help with the spline strength. You would also need to check shaft torque. There are calculators on the internet to calc for a round...
Do a search for splines torque capacity. I found this. Anthonyr (Mechanical)28 May 03 21:18 In the "Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers"...
I think that is what we used to make underwater propeller shaft bearings for boats. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
When I painted my F150 super Crew (big roof) and full re paint. I built a ladder shaped like an "L". The idea is the horizontal leg of the L fits...
This basically says that the frame is 1/2 it's original height so it is therefore only 1/8 as strong as it was. (.5 X.5X.5=0.125). Not knowing...
I am having a hard time understanding the pictures. It almost looks like I can see thru the frame like it has no vertical section. But I can...
You might try yew wood. It is plentiful on the west coast, has brownish to reddish color, has some natural oils and looks nice when sanded...
Nothing wrong with acrylic enamel with hardener. I have noticed a couple of posters mentioning cut and buff on acrylic enamel. My experience...
Do a cylinder leak down test. Listen to hear if the air leaks out the intake or exhaust valves, crank case or water jacket. That will tell you...
Possibly what happened is that the material in the FAF is flammable as well as likely the propellant. (I believe that Freon used to be used for...
Ain't that the Truth! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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