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by WJH
Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:37 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: My First Attempt At Silver Soldering
Replies: 34
Views: 7644

I use EasyFlo 45, takes some time to get the pieces hot enough with my Sievert torch. Also must match the right flux to the silver solder.
by WJH
Mon Jan 25, 2010 1:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A delayed introduction
Replies: 8
Views: 2635

Re: RB211

We used to use that engine in ground pounder form to drive generators and pumps. Some time when you have nothing to do for a few hours, I can tell you about one we received with a wood gas control valve... Needless to say, wouldn't run worth a hoot... I'd love to hear it. Those early RB211's had is...
by WJH
Mon Jan 25, 2010 1:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A delayed introduction
Replies: 8
Views: 2635

Jose Rivera wrote:Hey RB211, have a late welcome !! :lol: :lol:
Thanks!
by WJH
Mon Jan 25, 2010 1:25 am
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Kurt vise vs Milling machine
Replies: 38
Views: 16517

I use a 4" on my grizz X3. A little big but functional.
by WJH
Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: The Photo Album
Topic: Souped up Taig Lathe
Replies: 8
Views: 8407

Taigs can't be beat for the price
by WJH
Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A delayed introduction
Replies: 8
Views: 2635

Dang!!!! The Golden Gate Live Steamers are only a few miles away from my apartment! Hahaha
by WJH
Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A delayed introduction
Replies: 8
Views: 2635

Ummm, the Cessna 210 is nice but my favorite is the 310. I suppose the 210 is much better for hauling freight and more economical. Any pilot will tell you they like a twin better. Yes, the 210 cannot be beat for economy, and I cruise around 150kts indicated at around 100lbs an hour, carrying ~1000l...
by WJH
Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A delayed introduction
Replies: 8
Views: 2635

A delayed introduction

Sorry for the late introduction. My name is Bill, and I love steam locomotives. As for my screen name, RB211 is a Rolls Royce 3 stage hi bypass gas turbine engine that L1011's, 757's, and 747's use. My profession is that of a Pilot. I fly cargo in a Cessna 210. Past few days I drove all the way from...
by WJH
Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member from Houston TX
Replies: 41
Views: 13245

I have an X3 and make good use of it. I never checked the tram on it but again, I haven't done any face milling either.
I added a DRO to it, the single best thing I have ever done. I also have a lathemaster 8x14, I wish I could fit a glass scale DRO to it.
The 8x14 is begging for a VFD upgrade.
by WJH
Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Emco Maximat Super 11 cabinet key
Replies: 12
Views: 3593

If it is one of those round locks with the funny key that many cheap gun cabinets have or old PC towers, you can take a pen cap, enlarge the end of it to fit the circular slot where the key goes and unlock it that way.
by WJH
Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:35 am
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Well I am new too---Jet Mill
Replies: 8
Views: 2813

DRO's... I bought a 2 axis S2000 from Meister DRO. One of those glass scale units from Singapore. Works great!!! However... The factory never properly cleaned the PC board so corrosion set in, causing it to lock up every few months. Sprayed the board with some PCB cleaner from radio shack. Next step...
by WJH
Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:31 am
Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
Topic: CNC Mini Lathe
Replies: 4
Views: 3633

If you do decide to make a mini CNC lathe, I suggest Taig over a Mini Lathe. I love playing with steppers, I programmed an AVR 8 bit mcu to drive a bi-polar stepper with h bridges made from N and P channel mosfets. Yeh, I could of spent 5$ on a dedicated IC to do it... Anyhow, that's more electronic...