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Thread: Woody but not quite a Forest
12/06/2019 20:04:14

I like the cylinder, did you try screw cutting it first or was the milling the first option?

B

Thread: High performance Torx bits
12/06/2019 20:00:56

My experience is pretty basic, however we tried to use them at work in place of hex cap heads, the tools were always snapping off. They all seemed to be too hard or cheap whichever applies to them.

Heat always gets stuck bolts out that have had too much loctite on them. In ten years of trying to get the fitters to put a small amount on, i think its finally sunk in that too much is not good. I live in hope crying

Brian

Thread: What Did You Do Today 2019
11/06/2019 21:48:36
Posted by Joseph Noci 1 on 08/06/2019 19:46:19:

Posted by Boiler Bri on 08/06/2019 05:21:44:

I made a start on the hydrostatic lubrication today.

New tanks made from 316stst.

Forgive my ignorance...What are those tanks used for?

You said :

Yep all tig welded.

I am sure my boiler inspector will have something to say!

Are the tanks boilers? If not boilers, are you saying they have have hot water in them somehow?

Interested to know how you tigged them. Did you fill/purge with Argon when welding?

Maybe you are coded in SS welding, but if not , there are many pitfalls in welding stainless that is exposed to hot water. The tanks must be back-filled with gas, and weld temps must be very well controlled to prevent carbon precipitation. Else those become rust focus points, and the tank turns becomes a sieve..Ask how I know..

Joe

yes they were welded by a coded welder. Back purged and fully welded Although purging takes place the gas is moving and replenishing. I have seen welders block the void complete so no gas is escaping. This is a very bad practice are not to be recommended.

They will hold the oil and condensate that build up during the cooling process of the steam that is fed to them. As this takes place the oil is displaced and fed to the feed of each cylinder. They will be part of the system that is under pressure, but not generating it, so it will fall into the pipework. There only 38mm diameter 1.5mm solid drawn tube with 3mm plate ends. Having worked with stainless steel for the last 30 odd years they will be fine for the work they are going to do and are a lot easier to make than copper ones.

Bri

Thread: A Very Nice Freebie
10/06/2019 19:53:36

Nice one. I did not know until recently that if you rub them together they should stick together and that it is a way of telling the quality !

Bri

Thread: Drawing errors for LBSC Maisie
10/06/2019 19:29:49

I can not find it but there is a web site with drawing corrections listed on it.

sorry I can not be more help

Bri

Thread: Annealing Mild Steel
10/06/2019 19:28:29

That's a great reply Dave thank you. I had a sneaky feeling they were the same process.

Bri

10/06/2019 17:04:36

Is there a difference between annealing and normalizing?

this would be for any type of metal

Bri

Thread: boiler parts
08/06/2019 21:23:53

i agree with 34046 Blow down valve. Ball missing from the seat.

B

Thread: Drip feed oiler plans
08/06/2019 21:09:22

RDG do really small ones cheap enough.

If your going to make your own you will have to source the glass and cut it to length?

Brian

Thread: What Did You Do Today 2019
08/06/2019 18:12:34

Hi Mark

Yep all tig welded.

I am sure my boiler inspector will have something to say!

Bri

08/06/2019 05:21:44

I made a start on the hydrostatic lubrication today.

New tanks made from 316stst.

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Whilst i was at it i decided to draw up the parts to check they all fit.

hydrostatic.jpg

I should have more control over the oil flow rate with this system. The original mechanical ones chuck out too much oil and the tanks on them are small.

Bri

Thread: Milling spindle
06/06/2019 21:25:00

Hi Mark. There is currently a milling spindle for sale on eBay. Search Boxford lathe and I am sure you will find it.

Bri

Thread: Have you ever been here?
06/06/2019 20:15:51

Yes too tired.

My bug bear once, was the tip being loose in the holder. It took me ages before i found it. Doh

Bri

Thread: The Workshop Progress Thread 2019
06/06/2019 17:11:26

Nice work on the boiler Nigel, I too am in the process of boiler building to replace a 5" 040 boiler.

Bri

Thread: My Father gave me this yesterday, no experience with engines, thought you guys could help.
05/06/2019 09:14:25

Not lovers of cats then?

B

Thread: Is CAD for Me?
03/06/2019 21:30:49

Brian

Look for Cute pdf and download the shareware version. You can then use Pdf’s to display your work

 

B

 

Edited By JasonB on 04/06/2019 16:13:17

03/06/2019 21:27:41

CAD. Without it i would not have moved forwards in my professional life. I Started with Turbocad then moved to Autocad after 15 years i moved to Solidworks.

Now 10 years in to it it would take some beating. But thats my preference.

I would also add that its one thing being able to use a CAD system but designing conceptually is another thing all together. Not all people can do it

 

 

 

Bri

 

Edited By JasonB on 04/06/2019 16:12:55

Thread: What is the correct way to use a split die to cut a thread.
03/06/2019 01:04:58

Middle first and take a cut. If the nut will not go on loosen the middle one and tighten the outer ones equally until you get the correct setting.

B

Thread: Nose Radius Question
03/06/2019 01:03:11

Search Amazon for. Sharpening small tools. I found a book straightaway for a few quid.

B

03/06/2019 00:57:05

Thats a pretty grim sharpening job

My preferred way is to get a good sharp point and then slightly grind the point off to leave about 1mm face to do the cutting.

There are guidelines for the clearance angles and rake etc.

The MAP series of workshop books are really useful and can be bought quite cheaply from usual sources.

Bri

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