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    History (ww2)

    And those that win the war get to write the history books !
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    How to clean inside a cylinder

    Well, I know you thought it'd be fun to make one from scratch, at one point, I thought the same. Then I realized that you can buy honed ID tube and the chromed rod, made specifically for this purpose. I needed a hydraulic cylinder for a specialized purpose and there was no commercially made one...
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    Interesting youtuber

    I started watching this guy lately - rebuilding a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. Was a professional aero engine rebuilder, now retired, just does it for fun now. Goes into quite a bit of depth. Quite amazing the depth they went to in the 1930's / 40's with slide rules and all manual machines.
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    History (ww2)

    For anyone interested in Canadians war experiences during WWII, I can highly recommend "Six War Years" by Barry Broadfoot. It's a collection of interviews and personal recollections of Canadians who either served overseas or worked in War industries 1939 - 45. Probably out of print now but may...
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    Jacobs Super Chuck or clone?

    Me too ! I've actually had one commit suicide. It wound itself so tight the internal threads were all boogered. A nice Rohm - that hurt ! I guess I asked for it though, driving a 2" hole saw through 1.5" aluminum plate in back gear on the mill.
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    Can you drill a magnet?

    I've used silicone for "glue" several times -- to glue house numbers onto a big rock outside our house -- 23 years and they're still there. If there's some "stress" on them a more upscale silicone might be required -- "The right stuff" sticks like cat poo to a blanket.
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    Buying from McMaster Carr

    I use my old business name (which we closed in 2016) and my residential address in Calgary, never a problem. Agree, they'll never be the cheapest but I've found obscure industrial stuff on their website that I couldn't find anywhere else. And yes their shipping is almost un-believably fast and...
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    de-magnetize digital calipers

    So, ran the counterfeit ones over de-mag several times, no ill effects but those ones weren't magnetized (yet). Ran the authentic ones over several times, no ill effects, removed most of the magnetism, still a slight bit magnetic but much improved and still reading as normal.
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    de-magnetize digital calipers

    Well, I also have a set of counterfeit Mitutoyo's that were ~$40, I'll run them over the de-mag first, if that doesn't kill them, then the real ones will get a treatment. I'll report back.
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    de-magnetize digital calipers

    I'm thinking that these calipers "read" a magnetic strip ? Am I wrong ? I hope so because I find the magnetism annoying ie; the jaws pick up tiny bits of swarf and I'm constantly having to wipe off the jaws and it sometimes takes 2 or 3 wipes to get it off. I was afraid that de-magnetizing the...
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    de-magnetize digital calipers

    So, my (authentic, 8") ($300) Mitutoyo digital calipers jaws have become magnetic. I do have a commercial de-magnetizer but something tells me to not use it to de-magnetize these calipers. Comments ?
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    Machine Miller 200 dx

    Yeah, mine came with one, didn't know they were available without. Mine plugs in with a round, multi pin, screw on connector. Had mine since ~ 1997, done a fair bit with it, been a good little welder.
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    Machine Miller 200 dx

    I too, am no electronics guy and my memory is getting a little old. I do have a Miller Econo Tig and I do have a memory of taking the foot pedal apart a few years ago and cleaning up some of the contacts in there -- don't remember the details but it might be worth a look in there.
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    CA-AB Source for ID honed hydraulic tube Calgary

    Well, to answer my own question: I found ID honed hydraulic cylinder tube at Alta tube and Bar in Edmonton. Maybe help someone else locate similar.
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    CA-AB Source for ID honed hydraulic tube Calgary

    Not a common size, so I think I'll need to build it. 1" bore x ~42", Calgary source preferred but may have to go outside. TIA
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