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    molten metal temp

    After asking about casting Al, I am wondering what some of you use to check the temp of your melt? I have an IR temp gun that I used in the auto repair business, but it doesn't go nearly high enough for casting. Or do you just melt it and pour? If there was something reasonably priced I would be...
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    Al casting advise needed

    Hi guys, looking for tips on casting a rectangular block, 4" x 3 1/3" x 2 1/4" from a pick-up truck driveshaft. I am making a riser for the tailstock that I want to use on my mill. I saw in another thread that it may help to add some copper. What advantage would that give? Also, should I...
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    ITM calipers

    ITM has a good deal ( I think ) on Mitutoyo 6" calipers. Got another one the other day. Nice. $169 cdn . KBC is way over $200
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    B&S #7 dead center build

    Hi guys, I am considering making a dead center for my grinder due to difficulty sourcing a used or reasonably priced new unit. I think that I have the process figured out with the machinery I have, but am wondering about hardening the tip. I have never hardened steel before but I think it would...
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    ISO B&S dead center

    Hi Guys, looking for a B&S #7 taper dead center. My #13 grinder only came with one, and I would like to grind a shaft between centers, so am stuck until I find one. I searched Fleabay and found one but I would like to see what else is available. If you know someone who may have any B&S...
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    what are these?

    I was cleaning out an old blacksmith shop the other day and found what I think are filler rod for some kind of welding. They are square rod,2ft long, some are 5/16 sq. and some look like 1/4" sq. They have MOLY cast into one end, and appear to have been made by pouring the metal into a mold, as...
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    Cincinnati wheel adaptor

    One Cincinnati grinder wheel adaptor for sale or trade. It has right hand threads and the big end of the taper is about 3/4" . The part # is stamped on the adaptor. I have no cinci grinder but do have a B&S #13 Universal and T&C grinder that I need accessories for .Asking $60. Located in S.E...
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    Grinding wheel adaptor Question

    Question is, are all adaptors for surface grinders the same taper ? I got several adaptors with the B&S #13 but they are all LH thread. If I want to use the right hand end of the spindle I need a RH thread adaptor. I went to the mcmaster Carr web site and their adaptors are listed for all...
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    Anyone recognize this footstock?

    It came with a B&S #13 Universal grinder but it is not Brown & Sharpe . I looked on Vintage machinery and could not match it up to anything. I believe it is for a Grinder, but it has no markings . It has what I think is a Morse Taper ( definitely not B&S) and a quick retraction lever for the...
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    B&S #13 grinder followed me home

    I think it was @Mcgyver who posted a kijiji add about a #13 grinder for sale in Yorkton.I can blame him for costing me money. (thanks Mcgyver). Anyhow, it seems to be in great condition so far, all the scraping marks are basically unworn and everything seems tight . I am going through the...
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