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  1. Xyphota

    Rear mounted parting blade.

    I had to do something similar a few weeks ago. I normally have a QCTP rigidly mounted to the cross slide, but I needed to make a batch of tapered parts so I re-installed the topslide and moved the QCTP to the back. The myford lathes have threaded chucks so running them in reverse under load is...
  2. Xyphota

    Tips/Techniques Feedback on Brazing techniques and results

    I checked for warpage with a straight edge and couldn't see anything. I posted this same thread to a bicycle framebuilding forum and my main take-away other than poor technique (LOL) is the torch flame is too aggressive. I took an oxy-acetylene course at SAIT last year which mostly focused on...
  3. Xyphota

    Tips/Techniques Feedback on Brazing techniques and results

    I think you are probably right. Also, after looking at Paul Brodie's technique again, he is pointing his flame at a bit more of an angle relative to the tube, with the flame sort of glancing across the tube, whereas I was pointing the flame more perpendicular to the tube. I didn't think to...
  4. Xyphota

    Tips/Techniques Feedback on Brazing techniques and results

    Paul discusses his brazing setup in the first 2-3 minutes of this video: I actually have a GasFluxer (same thing, different brand from what Paul is using) that I bought from a fellow in Calgary ~2 years ago who is also building some bike frames. I haven't hooked it up yet, but maybe I should...
  5. Xyphota

    Tips/Techniques Feedback on Brazing techniques and results

    I gave brazing a second go with a much smaller torch and tip. I got my partner to take a video of the process so I hope you guys can give me some feedback. Materials: Tubing: 0.6mm thick chromoly (~0.025") Braze-on bottle boss: ~1mm thick chromoly (0.040") Filler Metal: Fillet Pro -...
  6. Xyphota

    Shop Adding 240V circuit to detached garage that already has 120V circuit?

    I have an e-bike and my next project will be a custom e-bike. I am a huge fan and for me in Calgary it is about the same time for commuting so in the summer it is a blast. I'm comfortable having two e-bikes inside my home as they both use name-brand batteries. I would feel less comfortable with...
  7. Xyphota

    Shop Adding 240V circuit to detached garage that already has 120V circuit?

    For fire safety reasons? I would have guessed that the vast majority of all electric cars are charged inside a garage.
  8. Xyphota

    Shop Adding 240V circuit to detached garage that already has 120V circuit?

    That's a great point, I think that's how I'll ask the question. I think most landlords would not be very ecstatic about a hobby machine shop getting setup on their property LOL.
  9. Xyphota

    Shop Adding 240V circuit to detached garage that already has 120V circuit?

    To clarify, there is no house yet, I'm just asking about what I should be looking for in prospective rentals.
  10. Xyphota

    Shop Adding 240V circuit to detached garage that already has 120V circuit?

    I found this document. So it looks like if the underground conduit is 3/4", its for 120V only, if its larger, 240V could be run without needing to dig anything up. https://www.calgary.ca/content/dam/www/pda/pd/documents/brochures/homeowner-electrical-wiring-guide.pdf
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