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  1. Six O Two

    Finishing parts

    Sound proof box, you say... My kid and I have been getting a bit into rocktumbling (we also have a vibratory tumbler, not pictured). The noise made spending time in the shop unpleasant, so I made an if not sound proof at least sound deadening box. Probably takes 10-15dB off and makes the...
  2. Six O Two

    Other Watchmaking

    Yeah, watchmaking is on a whole other level. I'm cautiously dipping my toes into that world and predictably, my first effort has been a bit of mess. I'm definitely not used to working at this scale, and not sure I want to, ha. I've got a watch case I wanted to modify so that I could fit a...
  3. Six O Two

    Micro brazing torch - any good?

    TM Tech has a really good selection of tips and accessories for the meco welding torch. They're US based though, so you'll probably be dinged for shipping. https://www.tinmantech.com/products/welding/meco-torch-accessories/ I use a small smith-type torch, but with propane specific gentec tips...
  4. Six O Two

    Tool Tap handle Starrett 91B or Greenfield #4?

    You folks are a terrible, terrible influence...
  5. Six O Two

    Broken tap removal

    I broke a tap in a thread over the weekend, but it was a bit bigger at 1/4-20 and it was a thru-hole in 3/8" plate. I also should have known better... I managed to get it out as you suggest, by breaking apart the tap into small pieces with a punch. I used a lot of force and very little finesse...
  6. Six O Two

    Mobile stock storage rack

    I've got quite a few of those myself...
  7. Six O Two

    What air compressor CFM and reservoir size needed to run a 50 amp plasma cutter

    I mean, now that's just crazy talk. You're working with metal, you need an air compressor... :p think of all the air-powered tools you could buy to go with your compressor! Die grinder, small belt sander, cut off wheel, nibbler... The list goes on and on! And they're cheap compared to electric...
  8. Six O Two

    4x6 bandsaw cart and improvements

    Powerfist... but you know how it goes with these machines... probably all come from the same place anyways.
  9. Six O Two

    4x6 bandsaw cart and improvements

    So, in another thread I mused that my 4x6 bandsaw was a neverending projects list but I think with these few improvements I'm done for now with the upgrades to my little bandsaw. These are certainly not new ideas and I leaned heavily on the internet for inspiration and ideas. First off, a new...
  10. Six O Two

    Mobile stock storage rack

    Man, I think that turned out great. Function over form for sure.
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