The Home Machinist!

So , What's the expo about ? Is it held at the fair grounds ?
It's a 30 minute drive for me , maybe I'll come check it out .

Steve

Just wondering something : the other day the bottom heating element in the electric oven burnt through . Wonder if I could fix it by welding or maybe silver sodier . The name brand is HotPoint . Anyone tried this ?
I already know that I could purchase a new element ...

Thanks ,
Steve

The steel wool can also be used to take down the sheen of bluing on metal , but also the finish of gunstocks . Yes , some people think their guns are too shiny ... but the customer is always wright .

Steve S

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When you cleaned the bolt , Did you seperate it from the bolt carrier ? Do you have access to one of those little ultrasonic cleaners or if your wife has two jewelery cleaners .....

Steve S

I had forgot to post a picture of how it looks complete .



Steve S

Was turning down some 3" dia steel tube , 5/16" wall . Used a live bullnose , tailstock held fine .

I'm content to keep the tailstock modification in place . On to the next project ...

Steve S

Is that a conversion for the gas system ? More like an AK , suppose to keep more of the carbon out of the bolt carrier ...

Steve S

Seems simalar to how the AK's work . ..

Steve S

OK , Here's my susgestion . Use a small tin of square shape or make a square from the solid type of cardboard ( not coragated) and tape. Disassemble the sight , fill all holes and cravases with non-hardening modeling clay . spray pieces with bedding release agent or "Pam" cooking spray . U...

That had crossed my mind too .
Thanks for the info !

Steve S

I am looking a telescope piece for sale the owner says that it is an M60 thread on it .
Would that equate to .6 on a metric thread pitch gauge ? Not sure on the metric term M60 ...
Thanks ,
Steve S