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  1. Ironman

    Maybe A Bit Too Complicated

    I hope I don't find that under the Christmas tree.
  2. Ironman

    S/E Asian button rifling

    It is ingenious 3rd world tech, but as far as twist rate which is determined by the powder and bullet, and accuracy, I have my doubts. Probably something to keep in the back pocket for when the SHTF.
  3. Ironman

    Busy Bee Tools selling Accusize products

    I had a long discussion with the new manager at BB. She is determined to turn it into a metalworking store, and I see all the sales now are to blow out the woodworking stock. The owners are still out celebrating Diwali and haven't time to deal with boring things like restocking.
  4. Ironman

    Stuck in Edmonton day and half.

    It is possible. You keep hearing the term 'domestic labor' and 'domestic housewife'. This also means there are feral housewives. :p Some of those will attack at the slightest excuse. When you hear caterwauling after dark, don't always assume it is the little critters. ;)
  5. Ironman

    Tool Electric carving knife for foam cushion.

    I redid the foam on my quad seat and I used a small angle grinder and flap wheel. If you do, go light and gentle, it will eat foam like a piranha.
  6. Ironman

    Stuck in Edmonton day and half.

    You could come and tour my shop if you have some wheels, No idea about used machinist stuff PM me if you want to get together.
  7. Ironman

    Electric heater question

    Why not get a gas/oil thermostat, or a mercury switch if possible in your area. Use the thermostat to activate a magnetic relay to handle the heavy current of the heater. Electric heater thermostats are a clumsy attempt to regulate heat. EDIT Here's an all in one unit, I remembered I use one of...
  8. Ironman

    Electric heater question

    Huh, that is what I did as well. I collect the good mercury 'stats like that one. Reading this had me thinking back to when I had a problem with the furnace short cycling. It is a 50kBTU hanging off the ceiling. One cold day I was welding inside and noticed the smoke was up at the ceiling and...
  9. Ironman

    Label maker - do you have a recommendation?

    Heat gun in the shop, propane torch in the field.
  10. Ironman

    Tool Let's Get This Started - Tool Test Tuesday

    I use my battery grinder for a zip cut wheel only. It is handy to go out in the snow and cut what I need off of the steel rack. Even with a 12AH battery, the battery does not die but the overdraw protection shuts it off if you put too much effort into the cut. Some tools are just meant to have...
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