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Project "Bugout"
1hand:
I'm glad you guys find some interest in this, thanks for tagging along. :mmr:
I figured out the thread size of the upper C's, its 1 1/8-12. I might try slotting a bolt and thread it up from the bottom to try and clean up them top threads. If that doesn't work, I guess I will have to try and find a used tap on fleebay.
The first of the 3 new toys showed up today.
I got my old tig ready for the trade in tomorrow.
I'm keeping my old cart that was homemade. I'm going to convert it to hold 2 tanks, the new mig, and the new plasma and new tig thats coming tomorrow.
Powder Keg:
I might have one you could borrow? Double check the size and I'll check. I'll just mail it to you. When your done, send it back:o)
~Wes~
vtsteam:
Bugout apocalyptic thread chaser:
Cheap threaded rod:
http://www.zorotools.com/g/00093448/k-G3582275
Simple case hardening suggestion:
--- Quote ---Heat the part to cherry red with an oxy-acetelene torch and hold it there for a minute. Then turn off the oxygen and coat the part with acetelene soot. Turn the oxygen back on and reheat the part to cherry red and hold for a minute, then turn off the oxygen and coat the part again. Repeat the process three times and quench quickly after the last heating. A rapid quench is critical so use a large container of cold water and swish the part around to avoid local heating of the water.
--- End quote ---
How to make a quick tap:
No guarantees, also there are better ways to do it: drill rod, turn threads on lathe, harden and temper, grind futes properly, etc. But drill rod alone for 1.25 dia is 40 bucks w/out shipping. The above might be worth a try.
EDIT: PowderKeg's post came in first -- much better idea! :mmr:
1hand:
Thanks guys, I will see what I can come up with here.
Worked on remodeling the old weld cart tonight, to fit 3 machines and 2 tanks.
Thats it for today. Tomorrow I will make a extension cord with 3 outlet plug-in bank, on board air line, cord holders, and tig filler rod holders.
1hand:
I hate working with 10ga wire with only 1 hand
Now I have one cord to anywhere in the garage and use any of the 3 machines with just a flip of a switch.
All self contained now.
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