Not obvious to most, but some of you will see the 2×72” belt grinder hiding beneath the plastic covers.
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Odds and Ends – Episode 1
Some recent acquisitions, gifts and new channel stickers
I think I have finally figured out the porosity issues
I think I have finally figured out the porosity issues I am having with my @hobartwelders 175 MIG welder when using ER70S-6 solid wire and C25 gas. That aluminum block in the second photo is the gun connector. It and the brass fitting on the gun, third and forth, had corroded so badly that I am sure there is an air leak. Trouble is, that part is no longer available. So until the Bridgeport is up and running so I can make a new one, going to have to resort to E71T-11 flux core. It welds nice, but the smoke and fumes is a pain when welding indoors.
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Remixing – not sure if this is a thing, but I have to try. #porosityproblems
Bridgeport Mill – 6F Power Feed Electrical plus Gear Problems
I put the electronics for my Bridgeport 6F power feed back together then discover a major problem.
A little #BeforeAndAfter for your Friday.
A little for your Friday. I bought these two height gauges along with two others at auction. They were pretty filthy. Nothing a little elbow grease can’t solve. Still need to get the crystal for the one. But they are both accurate and working. Money well spent. Now, I just need to decide if I want to part with any of them!
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Making square head bolts, part done.
First hockey game I’ve been to in 2 years.
Bridgeport Mill – Assembling a 6F Power Feed
I put my Bridgeport 6F power feed back together after replacing a broken gear. This turned out to be a bit more of a challenge than I had expected.
First time cutting threads! And it worked!
I needed to make an arbor to machine a part for an upcoming project. I had never cut threads before today! So happy and it is so satisfying to feel the nut go on. I credit all the machinists on YouTube that have inspired me through their videos.