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Bluechip:
--- Quote from: Rob.Wilson on May 01, 2011, 04:28:03 AM ---Cheers Rob :)
I now no what i am going to use that right angled gear box i got off Dave BC for :dremel: :ddb: :ddb: :ddb:
Rob
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Gearbox ??? Gearbox ?????? :scratch: :scratch: :scratch: What Gearbox ???
It's a flamin' DOORSTOP !!!!!
I would advise great caution when using things in a manner for which they were not designed ...
Upon your own head so be it ...
Signed 'concerned of Belper' :lol: :lol: :lol:
Dave BC
Rob.Wilson:
Rob :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: i no what you mean :lol: :lol: :lol: :doh: would they be large ring shaped things for traction engine wheels by any chance ?
Dave :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: that door stop will do the job nicely :ddb: :ddb: :ddb: :ddb: :ddb:
Rob
bigmini:
--- Quote from: John Stevenson on April 30, 2011, 09:12:38 PM ---Plasma cutter, and they are cheap now uses electricty and compressed air only, so no bottles to rent etc.
Plus is they will basically cut anything that's conductive up to a point.
Edge smoothness is better than flame cutting as well.
John S
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I should get me one of those. Hopefully a few months of away pay and overtime will convince the minister of finance. :bow: :bow:
THe only thing is - here in Oz our standard power points are 10A not 13A like UK ones, so a 40A plasma cutter will need a visit from an electrician to put in a 15A outlet for me.
slowcoach:
Yer bang on Rob.
I borrowed my bosses plasma circle jig thingy made for just the job. Its a basic bit of kit but it does the job with a bit of messing :thumbup:
These are my 6" traction engine front wheel rings that will be welded inside the wheel, the spokes will be then riveted to the rings, thats when I decide to pull my finger out and get the hubs machined :dremel:,,
Using the plasma is really easy and the finish is very good even through 10mm plate. I have even been known to use it to cut through my wife's pork chops, funnily, It seems to struggle to get through them cleanly, It could be her thick lumpy gravey holding it up :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Rob (slowcoach) :thumbup:
snoopdog:
Here is some jigs for plasma and torch for cutting circles. Once we had a contest who could cut a 1" hole in 1/2" plate the closest. I torched a 1.005" and a 1.007" holes.
Iv done lots of 1" plate and if you are a bit crazy you can ramp of the acetylene to 12-14 psi and run the oxygen up to 100 psi and blow away steel 10 inches thick.
I love flame cutting you can have the best welder weld for 1 hour and I can unweld it in 30 minutes. I do consider myself a pro at flame cutting, I spent many a hot summer day welding and flame cutting. Its funny how those jobs only come around when its 105F outside.
Anyway you can make the jigs for almost nothing and do some good work.
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