It is. I got it to try because the Vipers Venom is really hard to get in Canada. Venom is a thick clingy fluid that doesn't fling off easily and lasts several passes. The Tap Magic thick is similar so I'm trying it as a replacement for the Venom.
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It is. I got it to try because the Vipers Venom is really hard to get in Canada. Venom is a thick clingy fluid that doesn't fling off easily and lasts several passes. The Tap Magic thick is similar so I'm trying it as a replacement for the Venom.
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Wanted to make one of these since I got the lathe. Plasma cutter circle guide, should be good for circles or radius' from ~2.5" to 34"ish. Doubt I will ever go anywhere near that large but the weight hanging on the back kind of balances it and makes for a nice handle.
Think I will also make a magnet centre, we'll see how this one works. I'm thinking a heavy centre punch should keep it put, or an 1/8" hole
Think I will also make a magnet centre, we'll see how this one works. I'm thinking a heavy centre punch should keep it put, or an 1/8" hole
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Proxule
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I like where this is going!
Grizzly sells it in bulk volumes as well as bottles.
www.grizzly.com
www.grizzly.com
Viper's Venom Cutting Oil, 5 Gallon
<p>Viper's Venom is a superior high-sulfur cutting oil that is specifically formulated for cutting all ferrous metals. Ideal for tapping, threading, reaming, and lathe work. Works extremely well when threading or reaming stainless steel rifle barrels due to its extreme lubricity and cooling...
Viper's Venom Cutting Oil, Quart
<p>Viper's Venom is a superior high-sulfur cutting oil that is specifically formulated for cutting all ferrous metals. Ideal for tapping, threading, reaming, and lathe work. Works extremely well when threading or reaming stainless steel rifle barrels due to its extreme lubricity and cooling...
Dan Dubeau
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Buying a 5gallon pail, and redistributing it in smaller quantities seems like a good little winter side project for a semi retired farmer in the off season.......
Buying a 5gallon pail, and redistributing it in smaller quantities seems like a good little winter side project for a semi retired farmer in the off season.......
I'd do that in a heart beat if I could get the 5 gal pail. But I can't get it across the border. This whole discussion would be over if I could.
Jswain
Joe
They ain't all pretty....at least in this thread. Wanted a 36mm wrench for my collet chuck without having to leave my adjustable in the mill cabinet.
Side note the way covers & table covers worked amazing. Very quick vacuum in the end & she's cpean
Side note the way covers & table covers worked amazing. Very quick vacuum in the end & she's cpean
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I love the T-slot inserts.
But I feel compelled to point out that some guys use covers to prevent chips from falling into the slots, and some guys use them to protect the table from damage. I don't think those covers handle the second goal. I'll prolly keep using cardboard or preferably corrugated plastic if I can ever find some.
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I would never think that they would protect the table from damage.
However they make cleanup much faster, which was the goal.
Someday I will cut an aluminum sheet or something for the table, for now I'm just careful.
Drop a large vise or rotary table etc you're probably doing damage either way so what all do you protect from
I dooooo want to make some for the Southbend tho, as I believe my printer will cover the narrow span and I could build them thick enough to throw one on while swapping chucks etc. maybe a narrow one for when I'm turning cast or rusty crap.
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Oh, you would be surprised. It isn't dropping the rotary table or vise. You are right, it ain't gunna protect against that. But a flying broken end mill, a dropped collet, a dropped TBolt, pair of pliers, can of whatever. It doesn't take long to accumulate battle scars. I accept that it will never stay flawless, but I want to reduce the damage with reasonable preventive measures. And I think that a piece of heavy corrugated plastic is the perfect answer.
Not long ago, I was discussing corrosion with a guy who visits machine shops and I suggested plywood. He instantly said it wasn't that good a solution because wood products harbor chemicals that can do as much damage as rust. He recommended corrugated plastic. I use cardboard now, but I'll switch to currugated plastic as soon as I can find some.
Dan Dubeau
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Wait until the next election cycle. Call all local candidates and tell them you'll put up a yard sign, and then immediately use them for table covers. Best use for em.
I LOVE IT! I dunno about letting them use my yard but I might try and swipe a few signs from elsewhere right after the election!
Jswain
Joe
That's a pretty damn good use for an election sign!
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Joe
I'm always listening @Susquatch
You reminded me about a piece of 1/2" cutting board I've had laying around for so long I thought I may have thrown it out
Still have enough left for the southbend too
You reminded me about a piece of 1/2" cutting board I've had laying around for so long I thought I may have thrown it out
Still have enough left for the southbend too
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Hmmmm..... Thinking maybe I'll start looking for a few old cutting boards too. Or maybe a few new ones and swap with my wife for hers. That looks PERFECT!
I think perhaps better than the corrugated plastic board. Best of all, I could be up and running in weeks instead of waiting for an election.
I think perhaps better than the corrugated plastic board. Best of all, I could be up and running in weeks instead of waiting for an election.
You could get fancy and mill the underside of the cutting board so that it locked into the mill table slots.
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It may burn in a bit with hot chips, maybe not, but it should do a good job protecting the table. It's 1 piece and sticks on there pretty good, if it moves around too much I may screw one of the tslot covers to it on each side so it snaps in
Best part was the price, free