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by MikeH
Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shapr3D
Replies: 2
Views: 2234

Re: Shapr3D

Looks like a great program. However, I can’t justify $20 - $30 per month for something that i would only use occasionally for a hobby.
by MikeH
Mon Jan 07, 2019 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mill tramming device
Replies: 30
Views: 13450

Re: Mill tramming device

Mr Ron
Here is the first video in a 4 part series on build the Mill Tramming Device you are asking about.
Perhaps they will answer your question and/or give you some ideas.
by MikeH
Thu Nov 15, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Manifold fabrication Angled tubes... help?
Replies: 7
Views: 3748

Re: Manifold fabrication Angled tubes... help?

I may have missed it, but how are you going to get rid of the steps in the inside where the tubing meets the flanges at each end?
Are those manifolds for a Honda GL1000 or GL1100? They sure look like it.
by MikeH
Wed Sep 01, 2004 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New owner questions
Replies: 6
Views: 2579

Re: New owner questions

My suggestion is a metal box with lots of louvers to allow air flow for cooling. They would also keep chips out (especially if they have window screen behind them.
by MikeH
Fri May 07, 2004 7:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anilam 1100 controls
Replies: 1
Views: 1282

Re: Anilam 1100 controls

Dave,

There is a gentleman that is very knowledgeable in electronics that frequents the Home Shop Machinist Magazine BBS name Evan that may be able to assist you. You may want to post your question over there. The link is http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net

I hope this helps you.
Mike
by MikeH
Tue Mar 09, 2004 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Shady spot
Replies: 4
Views: 1940

Re: OT Shady spot

They may be lefthand drive, but the important issue is which side is the door on? [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/shocked.gif"%20alt="[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif"%20alt="[/img]
by MikeH
Thu Mar 04, 2004 8:02 am
Forum: Lathes
Topic: taper for south bend 13" lathe
Replies: 2
Views: 2069

Re: taper for south bend 13" lathe

Mine has a MT 4 1/2. There is an adopter that is supposed to be used to put a center in. You can buy one on Ebay, or with a little ingenuity, make one yourself.
by MikeH
Mon Feb 02, 2004 4:05 pm
Forum: Welding
Topic: large vintage TIG machine
Replies: 13
Views: 4397

Re: large vintage TIG machine

Whitcreek, I may be interested in your welder. Can you provide more info? Thanks.
by MikeH
Wed Dec 10, 2003 3:17 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Cool website
Replies: 5
Views: 2862

Re: Cool website

Oh, wow! Does that bringing back some childhood memeories! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/laugh.gif"%20alt="[/img] Thanks for finding and posting that website information. I was born in Benton Harbor, and lived about a mile from the House of David park until I was 7. Then we moved to about 3 m...
by MikeH
Tue Dec 02, 2003 8:06 am
Forum: Welding
Topic: large vintage TIG machine
Replies: 13
Views: 4397

Re: large vintage TIG machine

I have the chance to buy one of these also. Is this model 3 phase or 1 phase?
by MikeH
Fri Nov 14, 2003 7:51 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: OK, I never thought i would ever ask this BUT
Replies: 79
Views: 28904

Re: OK, I never thought i would ever ask this BUT

Let me see if I understand correctly. The bolster is the piece in the middle with the hole for the truck to rotate around when the loco goes around a curve. It slides vertically inside of the cross members of the outer frame, and is allowed limited horizontal movement also. The leaf springs are unde...
by MikeH
Thu Nov 13, 2003 11:42 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: OK, I never thought i would ever ask this BUT
Replies: 79
Views: 28904

Re: OK, I never thought i would ever ask this BUT

I apologize if I am "hijacking" this descussion. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/blush.gif"%20alt="[/img] I was looking at the picture posted in the original post and have a few questions about the function of the truck. Not being able to craw under locomotive in the local switch yard...