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    Small Injector Pumps

    Not me. I'm just an interested lurker because it is obviously a challenge. I assume you are aware of HMEM & MEM where this discussion is ongoing & some are 'approaching' success. Are you the OP of this thread? https://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/threads/request-injector-designs.36273/ I've...
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    Conditioning belts for belt sander

    I have a 1x42 Delta (sanding) belt sander. I didn't realize these abrasive belts were available, kind of like scuff pads which I use all the time. They don't indicate a maximum SFPM. I think the belt thickness should be OK. They say for use on wood & steel (not sure why not aluminum which I do...
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    Buying from McMaster Carr

    I guess I'm still not understanding the logic of a 'cloth' based tape for what I think is a sliding surface? Why would you want an exposed weave even if it is PTFE coated? To hold oil maybe? Is the original surface like this? https://www.mcmaster.com/76495A54/
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    Insane 3D printing saves 85 year old Monarch ..... or powering my 10ee lathe

    @Mcgyver you are doing some impressive restoration / enhancement work there. I had no idea about what was under the hood of Monarch's. Man, that machine runs smooth. You said, what 80 years old? I'm glad your YouTube channel is back up & running. Pictures are great but video just adds dimension.
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    Buying from McMaster Carr

    @Downwindtracker2 it would be helpful if you posted the MCM part number. And for bonus points the article you are referencing. Its hard to give you useful feedback without seeing a more complete picture. I appreciate the original question was 'how to order from MCM' & you are trying to follow...
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    Buying from McMaster Carr

    I guess I'm confused by what you are after. Does the MCM product actually say Teflon?
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    Buying from McMaster Carr

    Those are good prices! According to Google - In the steel grade C12L14, the "C" indicates the steel was produced using an open-hearth furnace, electric arc furnace, or basic oxygen furnace. The "12" refers to the alloy type and its composition, and the "L" signifies the addition of lead to...
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    Buying from McMaster Carr

    Yes this product (or close cousins) is quite readily available. Its actually UHMW according to description. That's why I was asking about any critical dimensions...
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    Buying from McMaster Carr

    I pretty much gave up. My local Metal Supermarkets carries 12L14 it in limited nominal sizes but OMG the price. Some of the bigger CDN suppliers will sell at lower $/ft but only at full lengths. There is a good Ebay dot com) seller I've bought assorted diameter bundles like 1 ft x 3/16-1.2 dia"...
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    Buying from McMaster Carr

    Can you describe the tape dimensions & allowance? I assume its a semi rigid tape kind of like feeler gauge stock except you are after sliding / lubricity? Adhesive backed or no? I've seen similar in different forms. McMaster is a gathering of many things with excellent catalog & shipping, but...
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