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  1. Johnwa

    John W’s tool grinder

    The attached picture is the castings so far. Patterns for A&B were made the traditional way using wood and bondo for a filler. They took lots and lots of sanding. The other patterns were 3D printed and only required a bit of post processing.
  2. Johnwa

    John W’s tool grinder

    I initially started casting aluminum about 25 years ago, but haven’t done much in the last 10 years. With a few different threads discussing metal casting, I caught the bug again. I need projects that are useful when done. Otherwise I lose interest and end up with something half finished. I...
  3. Johnwa

    CA-ON Bentone 34 or other “organophilic” clay?

    I’m not positive, but I think it was Bre Chem supply. They have several locations in western Canada. I got it in Blackfalds Ab. I split the bag with a couple of members from the AMEN group in Edmonton. I don’t know whether they had any luck with it.
  4. Johnwa

    CA-ON Bentone 34 or other “organophilic” clay?

    I did get if from a drilling supplier. I believe it is the silica content that may be carcinogenic. Bentone 34 has the same warning. I do know that it forms a gel with oil. Just mixing it with sand didn’t work. I never did get a chance to try it in a muller.
  5. Johnwa

    CA-ON Bentone 34 or other “organophilic” clay?

    I might have some Bentone 910.
  6. Johnwa

    Product Cordless tools

    Some battery brands are interchangeable I found this but also found contradictory info. Bosch: While bosch has a reputation for quality tools, their batteries are not compatible with other manufacturer’s products. Craftsman: Craftsman batteries are compatible with those of dewalt, and vice...
  7. Johnwa

    3 jaw chuck, Calgary $100

    Sold
  8. Johnwa

    Hello from Saskatoon

    Another welcome from Calgary.
  9. Johnwa

    Hot rolled and pickled

    I did a relatively small piece with a vinegar and and salt solution. I want in a rush and it sat for a couple of days before I checked it. It worked well.
  10. Johnwa

    3 jaw chuck, Calgary $100

    OD is 6.5”. (160mm)
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