2021 POTD Thread Archive

[rbertalotto]

OK, I give up....What is this "pyroceram" all about?

 

[rbertalotto]

Not sure if I shared this or not. In this video it is set up to turn fishing rods so the epoxy coating dries flat, without drips. But it is also used to turn 6" wet Diamond grinding stones.

 

[rbertalotto]

Also, took an hour or so and totally realigned my milling machine. I was surprised at how true it still was after 20+ years of use. But tightening up the ways was a big improvement to cut finish

 

[WobblyHand]

OK, I give up....What is this "pyroceram" all about?

It's just high temperature "glass". Typically used for fireplaces. Also used by many as a smooth long lasting platen for belt grinders.

 

[rbertalotto]

Thank you!

 

[Gaffer]

My garage is full, so everything needs to be on wheels. The CL, HF sandblast cabinet I picked up a few weeks ago rolls now. I welded up some 1.5" angle iron and added an expanded metal shelf and casters. I need to find a sturdy but shorter bucket so the cyclone dust collector will fit. The 5 gallon buck is a little too tall. The 1 HP, HF dust collector that came with the sandblaster got a new bearing too, and it fits nicely on the shelf. It works great.

 

[FOMOGO]

I've had my RASaw setup under my 4 post lift in the fully raised position so I can walk under it. Had a 4x8 sheet of particle board that had been my son's (he's 34 now) Lego train table and had been standing against the wall in the guest room for 20 yrs or so. Decided to repurpose it for the banding above the metal wainscoting in the machine shop. I lowered the hoist down and used it as an out-feed table. Worked out pretty well. There is a layer of 7/16" OSB under the particle board to space it out to the same depth as the metal, which extends over the metal to hold it in place with out any screws. Still have to cut up some 3/4" ply for the shelving that will be going on top. which will be covered with sheet metal flashing I rescued from a job site dumpster. Have close to a thousand feet of it that will be used throughout the shop. Mike

 

[finsruskw]

Got to use my vise brake today when I cranked out a few of these.
They are hood stops for the Quiet Line Cub Cadet garden tractors built in the 70'/80's by IH
Still have one more bend to make on the upper edge that catches the hood to keep it from going too far over center and striking the grill

 

[hman]

Hmmmm ... Hadn't thought about using the milling machine vise for that. Neat!

 

[Axismatt]

That setup is kinda awesome! Ya know, a few decades ago (more like 40 years), I was told that "vises are not to be used as presses or anvils. Presses are for pressing and anvils are for hammering against. Vises are for clamping"

This is not to disparage your very keen setup, but to ask if anyone else has heard the same advice over the years, and if so, what is the reason behind it? Does it put undue stress on lead screws and nuts? I'm curious... and I am likely going to break that rule and make a small brake just like yours.