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by Russ Hanscom
Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: Anyone like shapers?
Replies: 20
Views: 951

Re: Anyone like shapers?

I have an early 1900's Gould and Eberhardt shaper, 12" stroke. It gets used very rarely, but handy when it is needed. I was offered one or two 18" shapers, just for hauling away, by a shop that was upgrading to CNC. Given the weight and moving challenges, I passed.
by Russ Hanscom
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alloy similar to keys
Replies: 13
Views: 580

Re: Alloy similar to keys

No, I do not know, however I suspect that many key blanks are made out of the cheapest yellow brass available, since there are probably no specifications for general use key blanks. A quick look at Google suggests that almost any material can be used depending on the application. Aluminum and steel ...
by Russ Hanscom
Mon Feb 12, 2024 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another What Is It
Replies: 8
Views: 438

Re: Another What Is It

There are 10 spaces per inch, can get partial steps as the stops are off center and can be reversed. It has been 60 years since I worked with type sizes in that format. Must have been a quality typewriter to have that fancy a tab spacer.
by Russ Hanscom
Mon Feb 12, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another What Is It
Replies: 8
Views: 438

Re: Another What Is It

Sort of what I suspected.

Thanks.
by Russ Hanscom
Sun Feb 11, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another What Is It
Replies: 8
Views: 438

Another What Is It

Most likely an indexing attachment of some time, I am thinking possibly from the printing industry. The shaft can be rotated in 90 degree increments and the tabs can be set on anyone of the four sides, plus they are slightly offset to give half increment spacing. It is too clean for a machine enviro...
by Russ Hanscom
Sun Feb 11, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Power Feed Saga
Replies: 2
Views: 270

Power Feed Saga

A dozen plus years ago, I added power feed to a Gorton mill knee. It already had X and Y power feed and a power feed on the quill, but the knee is heavy and a chore to crank up or down. I have an uncommon brand of mill, Gorton, and accessories for it are not available, but Bridgeport is a common mil...
by Russ Hanscom
Sun Dec 31, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dealing with Rusty steel
Replies: 11
Views: 71608

Re: Dealing with Rusty steel

E6010/E6011 welding rod is intended for welding rusty metal. It has deep penetration and will burn through normal scale after you knock off the loose stuff. It does not give a pretty weld. but very effective.
by Russ Hanscom
Sun Dec 24, 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: just for laughs
Replies: 9
Views: 8696

Re: just for laughs

Nothing wrong with a little levity. And, Harold's beard does not have a sharp point.
by Russ Hanscom
Thu Nov 23, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What type of nuts are these ?
Replies: 6
Views: 4182

Re: What type of nuts are these ?

For more details, see the Fastener Black Book, page 77, which shows 16 different nut markings; probably most of the commercial ones. About $33 at Amazon. More nut, screw, and bolt info than you can possibly use.
by Russ Hanscom
Sun Nov 19, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What type of nuts are these ?
Replies: 6
Views: 4182

Re: What type of nuts are these ?

Self locking done by deforming the steel, should go on hard. No plastic to fail at higher temps.
You can also make your own, if you need a vibration proof nut. Either stand the nut on edge and hit it with a hammer, or squeeze it in a vise, the trick being how hard to hit or squeeze.
by Russ Hanscom
Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Foundry flasks
Replies: 26
Views: 15442

Re: Foundry flasks

Hate to think that you are going to put sand in them, and then pour in hot metal. Things that nice should be in the living room as fine furniture.
by Russ Hanscom
Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Foundry flasks
Replies: 26
Views: 15442

Re: Foundry flasks

Definitely fine work, probably the nicest flasks in existence, I saw them several months ago.