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Recent content by pdentrem

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    Source for 250-100 QC tool holders that actually fit the QCTP

    Another vote for Accusize. I bought a bunch for my AXA Phase post. Pierre
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    Atlas 10-F on/off switch

    Just a plain toggle switch rated for 10-15 amp @ 120 volt. Even CT has these. Pierre
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    Tips/Techniques Show your shop related 3DP

    I did file the lead in ramp to get a smoother action. A very good design for my uses. Thank you Peter T! Pierre
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    Tips/Techniques Show your shop related 3DP

    I will see how it goes once I finish a second tray. I believe having both sides the same will remove the possible failure in the future. I like the design. Pierre
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    Tips/Techniques Show your shop related 3DP

    I imported into Prusaslicer 2.9.2 and added a negative part to make the finger groove and scaled to size. Yes the walls get thicker as I went 125% in X and Y. I printed the top and case at the same time. Took about 2+ hours. The latch system is a bit funky as you have to set it on the correct...
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    Tips/Techniques Show your shop related 3DP

    Peter T I did a remix to add finger groove and scaled it to fit 1/2" end mills. Currently printing it now and hope I did it right! Pierre
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    Announcing the 2025 Ontario Meetup April 26 in Aylmer

    Had a great time. Thanks to Grease monkey and Susquatch and others for all the work to set this up. Pierre
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    Tool Alligator clips for Fluke 77iii

    Yes they can/will rotate around the pin. Not much you can do about that, round hole with round pin. Make up some with soldered on clips is the only cure. Pierre
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    Tool Alligator clips for Fluke 77iii

    https://www.princessauto.com/en/multimeter-test-lead-alligator-clip-ends/product/PA0008351165
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    Telescope secondary mirror support system

    No call out. Just posted for anyone who was interested in the comparison.
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    Telescope secondary mirror support system

    Yes. The small white piece is a test to see if there needed a change made. There was! PETG CF glued together with purple primer cleaner and bolts for the uprights. Pierre
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    Telescope secondary mirror support system

    https://astrophotographylens.com/blogs/astro/andromeda-galaxy-vs-moon-naked-eye-size-comparison Andromeda is about 5-6 times larger than the moon from our perspective. Our eyes suck at low light seeing. My first scope was a 2.5” Gilbert reflector for $5 at school flea market in 1974. I...
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    Telescope secondary mirror support system

    Yeap. Just need 3 dots to glue the mirror. Could of made a triangle piece but a circle was easier.
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    Telescope secondary mirror support system

    All the machine work on this part is complete. Now to silicone glue the mirror to the round Kovar piece. Pierre
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    Telescope secondary mirror support system

    Expensive and not found on any street corner! We use it for parts in the aviation/space industry. Usually used for metal cover on chips and other electronics. Has to be plated - either 2 layer or best 4 layer. Ni, Au or Ni, Au, Ni, Au. Pierre
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