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  1. TheLocalDrunk

    Induction heater / forge

    Hey Guys, I was chatting with KEB about small boring bars. I had to borrow some that he made up for the engine I am repairing. This shows that I need some too and I think the best way is to just make some myself which brings me to this post. The ones I borrowed from him are ground down from a...
  2. TheLocalDrunk

    First Lathe, any tips on getting it up and running?(picture heavy)

    Ewwww, Yeah, I just used brass turned it down, stuck it in and didnt think any more about it :s
  3. TheLocalDrunk

    Would you believe

    oh i need to check mine now ;)
  4. TheLocalDrunk

    Tool box organization

    Tried guitar string but we were cutting some very dense foam and needed to have the heat stupid high. The guitar string would melt at a lower temp. The Vape wire can handle higher temps.
  5. TheLocalDrunk

    Tool box organization

    YES!! The foam cutter works well. The free hand cutting is what screws things up. Requires skill and a steady hand.
  6. TheLocalDrunk

    Tool box organization

    This was built a little while ago so we are going off memory. It was using random parts we had kicking around. I think it was 120vac from the wall to the dimmer, then to a 120vac/12vAC transformer. Used the wire they use for coils in those vape things. Full open would prolly see 4-5 amps. The...
  7. TheLocalDrunk

    Tool box organization

    I built a hot wire foam cutter at work for some custom pelican cases. Not pretty but it works. Laser or die cut is def cleaner though. Great idea though. I am finding that the top drawer of my tool cabinet under my lathe is constantly being opened and closed with the common lathe tools and it...
  8. TheLocalDrunk

    Engine case seperator

    We built a new barrel for my Race 10/22 for steel challenge. Took a barrel liner and have it "glued" in some 7075 aluminum with that special locktite. Its going NO where. That stuff is magical.
  9. TheLocalDrunk

    Engine case seperator

    Debating between that barring locktite or just JB weld it in there.
  10. TheLocalDrunk

    Engine case seperator

    To those more interested in the engine repair. Here is some of the repair we just finished. The shift shaft and the holes in the transmission case where damaged. So we drilled down a little deeper and opened up the hole a little bit. This is so I could make a new sleeve that would have a...
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