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  1. ducdon

    Shop Made BXA tool holders

    I wasn't sure I was going to have enough JAX for the amount of stuff I had to do. The bottle is 16oz. So, I put the parts one at a time in a sour cream container, poured a bit over and brushed it around with an acid brush. I did a second coat with enough fluid to submerge each part completely...
  2. ducdon

    Shop Made BXA tool holders

    Finally got around to Blackening and finishing my tool holders. Thanks to Craig @YYCHM for his efforts in procuring the JAX Tool Black. Here's the steps I used to do the job. First wash well with degreaser, rinse in warm water and blow dry. Wash in Methyl Hydrate, blow dry, Immerse in JAX, rinse...
  3. ducdon

    2023 May Meetup - Calgary organization thread.

    I'll bring it with me for sure.
  4. ducdon

    2023 May Meetup - Calgary organization thread.

    My thinking was it might work well on a TAIG or Sherline lathe?
  5. ducdon

    2023 May Meetup - Calgary organization thread.

    Motor spec is: no load RPM 2875 RPM, 90 in-oz torque at 2435 RPM .22 HP, output shaft is .375 in.
  6. ducdon

    2023 May Meetup - Calgary organization thread.

    I intend to bring this along. 0.2 HP DC motor and electronic speed control. I really don't have a project for it. If anyone is interested the proceeds could go to the meetup funding. I have about $60 invested?
  7. ducdon

    OK. I wasn't sure of your set up. Just thought I'd keep it in the Hobby Metal workers family if...

    OK. I wasn't sure of your set up. Just thought I'd keep it in the Hobby Metal workers family if possible. THANKS
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    I'm not sure about pistons. I see import cast pistons available but only for standard sizes...

    I'm not sure about pistons. I see import cast pistons available but only for standard sizes, Wiseco don't list them in their current catalogue. It could be challenge! I wouldn't suggest you tool up for just one set of cylinders unless you plan to take in other work. . Jim Titmus has the...
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  9. ducdon

    Rotax 440cc on stock bore of 67.5mm but worn and scored.[ATTACH]

    Rotax 440cc on stock bore of 67.5mm but worn and scored.
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    Hi! Jeff. Don Sipes in Airdrie. Last winter I made a post here about wanting to bore and hone 2...

    Hi! Jeff. Don Sipes in Airdrie. Last winter I made a post here about wanting to bore and hone 2 stroke cylinders. It's still something I would like to do, but for now I'm going to have someone do it for me. If your set up to do 2 stroke stuff I'll get you to do them? THANKS
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  11. ducdon

    2023 meetups

    If such an event were held in the Calgary area, I would like to attend.
  12. ducdon

    Tips/Techniques Feedback on Brazing techniques and results

    Something to aspire to:
  13. ducdon

    Moving the head on a round column mill.

    I've never used a round column mill but I have read many posts on various forums about the limitations of round column for varying tool lengths. This link offers some hack to deal with this problem that I found interesting.
  14. ducdon

    DC Motor

    Very similar but not from a treadmill. I suspect maybe it was intended to be paired with a gear reduction drive. The output shaft is only 3/8 inch, it's short and has a slot cut in the end like it was intended to engage with something other than a pully and it's only about 1/4 HP.
  15. ducdon

    Instrument cluster

    I really like the Cafe style, but probably not. My back doesn't appreciate low bars. It will be a mongrel with elements of Cafe, Tracker, Bobber and whatever inspiration comes to mind. Solo seat for sure.
  16. ducdon

    Instrument cluster

    Not sure on attachment yet. But extension on the bottom edge will probably bolt to a frame that supports the headlight, signal lights and possibly a bikini fairing. Frame will attach to upper and lower triple clamps. At least that's the plan till I change my mind. Bike is a 1972 Kawasaki H1 500...
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    Instrument cluster

    ejection seat
  18. ducdon

    Instrument cluster

    Instrument cluster for my project motorcycle.
  19. ducdon

    DC Motor

    On second thought. I've never used a die filer. I've never seen a die filer in the real. only pictures. I'm not sure what I'd do with it!
  20. ducdon

    DC Motor

    Had not thought of that. Maybe.
  21. ducdon

    DC Motor

    Years ago my wife and I were visiting in Southern Ontario. The folks we were visiting took us to a large discount/surplus store. There was a bin full of surplus DC motors for $19.99. How could I pass that up so one flew home with me. I found a DC motor controller on eBay that looked like it...
  22. ducdon

    Supplies Cutting Oil

    Good idea. I will probably try that.
  23. ducdon

    Supplies Cutting Oil

    I have been looking for a new cutting oil I can buy in small quantities. The last time I was at Blackfoot Industrial Supply in Calgary they were offering this! Super sticky high pressure cutting oil. 1. The best thing about it is it's super sticky and stays where you put it (acid brush). Put it...
  24. ducdon

    Shop Made BXA tool holders

    That would be a good enough result for me. I see the JAX product available in 16oz quantity. Would that be enough to do 10 BXA tool holders?
  25. ducdon

    Shop Made BXA tool holders

    OOPS! Now I need a bigger shelf.
  26. ducdon

    Shop Made BXA tool holders

    Thanks Craig! I'll check it out
  27. ducdon

    Shop Made BXA tool holders

    The dovetail cutter worked OK. But chip load is pretty high with only one insert. It was a long slow process with lots of small slow cuts. It would probably better with at least 2 inserts.
  28. ducdon

    Shop Made BXA tool holders

    I want to do some sort of finish to protect them from rust. Any kind of plating is out as it would effect the dimensions and fit. Some sort of surface conversion process? Anyone with experience? Suggestions?
  29. ducdon

    Shop Made BXA tool holders

    M10 X 1 extra fine. I used the same as my commercial ones.
  30. ducdon

    Shop Made BXA tool holders

    Just finished machining a production run of BXA tool holders for my shop made brazed carbide and HSS tooling.
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