Search found 17 matches

by Sftyvlv
Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:38 pm
Forum: Welding
Topic: Young talent at it's best.
Replies: 1
Views: 12329

Young talent at it's best.

This hand is from Alberta, he's exceptionally good at his craft. Talked to another young welder from the west and he met him.
I was told he's very humble and will do his best to help you out if you ask.

https://youtu.be/IYVC65XT2l4
by Sftyvlv
Sun Apr 14, 2019 2:43 pm
Forum: Welding
Topic: combination welders
Replies: 18
Views: 34476

Re: combination welders

It all depends on what you want to do. In my experience a good quality inverter cc/cv powersource will run you a little extra money but will last for as long as you'll need it providing you take care of it. For my own purposes my Lincoln Idealarc 250/300 will do any stick and tig (scratch start) I n...
by Sftyvlv
Sat Apr 13, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Pipe thread sealant?
Replies: 20
Views: 10173

Re: Pipe thread sealant?

Masters Pro Dope and Metallic Compound are the only sealant our steamfitters use.
by Sftyvlv
Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:45 pm
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Another round column mill spindle bearing question
Replies: 2
Views: 5578

Another round column mill spindle bearing question

I see alot of guys changing spindle bearings out. Is this because of necessity or just because?
Do many still use the stock bearings/lube and have you had issues?
Thanks
by Sftyvlv
Wed May 30, 2018 7:36 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Stainless steel boiler/exchanger?
Replies: 100
Views: 59667

Re: Stainless steel boiler/exchanger?

Comstock-Friend wrote: ↑Wed May 30, 2018 6:38 pm
Sftyvlv wrote: ↑Wed May 30, 2018 5:55 pm Comstock. Could not carbide precip be a factor as well even with austenitic and/or low carbon content on fireside surfaces?
T321H titanium stabilized to prevent carbide precip...

John
πŸ‘πŸ‘
by Sftyvlv
Wed May 30, 2018 5:55 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Stainless steel boiler/exchanger?
Replies: 100
Views: 59667

Re: Stainless steel boiler/exchanger?

Comstock. Could not carbide precip be a factor as well even with austenitic and/or low carbon content on fireside surfaces?
by Sftyvlv
Wed May 30, 2018 5:51 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Stainless steel boiler/exchanger?
Replies: 100
Views: 59667

Re: Stainless steel boiler/exchanger?

As already been mentioned ss is no good for boilers because of the metallurgical problems that accompany it. Having said that. It is used in in UNFIRED pressure vessels and process piping. Provided it doesnt reach the temp at which carbide precipitation occurs its all good. Fireside of heating surf...
by Sftyvlv
Mon May 28, 2018 1:49 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Nuby question
Replies: 9
Views: 4938

Nuby question

Working on my first machining project since high school. I chose Kozo's A3 project. Lol Ive started on the first tender wheel......2yrs ago. Hard to find time with family etc. My conundrum comes at the end of a session in the "shop". Do I completely clean and re-oil my machines? Or can I &...
by Sftyvlv
Sun May 27, 2018 11:21 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Stainless steel boiler/exchanger?
Replies: 100
Views: 59667

Re: Stainless steel boiler/exchanger?

As if this hasn't been mentioned already. Use good joint prep on all groove and fillet welds. Be careful and know your material and know how to weld. Had our local inspector investigate a case where a "backyard" distributing manifold for compressed air was fabricated. A summer student empl...
by Sftyvlv
Sun May 27, 2018 11:04 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Stainless steel boiler/exchanger?
Replies: 100
Views: 59667

Re: Stainless steel boiler/exchanger?

John_S wrote: ↑Sun May 27, 2018 6:34 pm My two cents: Save your money, build your boiler from a good piece of pipe and 516-70 carbon. It will outlast any savings you'd gain by spending 5x as much on stainless.
Good recommendation.
by Sftyvlv
Sat May 26, 2018 5:45 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Stainless steel boiler/exchanger?
Replies: 100
Views: 59667

Re: Stainless steel boiler/exchanger?

Trainman4602 wrote: ↑Sat May 26, 2018 1:23 pmYOU
As a red seal pipe welder and a Lvl 2 welding inspector metallurgy was and is part of my training.