2021 POTD Thread Archive

[GoceKU]

I did a small machining project on my lathe today. The project is to make me an attachment so i can test the cooling system on the 607. I did reuse the radiator cap that i previously used but i enlarge the hole, threaded new threads and machine a new shaft for the air to pass thru. I've been fighting with the plastic cooling system on the 607 for the time i've owned it, and every time i work on it reminds me why i like owning and driving older cars, they used steel, aluminium and brass in there parts.

 

[Axismatt]

Awesome job! Note: I have to do a lot of pressure testing on vehicle cooling systems, from humvees to graders and loaders. We use a hand pump tool, as the pressure really should not exceed about 15 psi. So if you are using compressed air, make sure you regulate it down nice and low, lest you damage the system you're testing.

 

[GoceKU]

Thanks for the tip, i've been around old vehicles since i could walk. I know that most of the cooling systems don't go higher than 1 bar, but the 607 is a bit special, the factory rated it for 1,4 bar, i'm using a ball pump like the one used to measure blood pressure and don't test it past 1 bar.

 

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[theradioshop]

Finally got around to making a Carriage lock for the HF lathe.
This is a must for these lathes since the Carriage is so light. I looked at buying one but decided to make my own.
Picture shown in locked - unlocked positions.

 

[Boswell]

Got a few things done the last few days.
First I printed some holders for the QCTP that mount on 80/20 extrusions and then built a frame to hold them and an LED Lamp. there is a 5deg upward cant to the dovetail holder so that they will not vibrate off the holders


Then my 2Ton Gantry Crane arrived and I assembled it. The instructions said It takes two to assemble but I was able to do it by myself

 

[rwm]

I have the same gantry crane! I have no idea how you stood that up by yourself! It's a nice crane. You will like it. Be careful to secure the trolley when raising or lowering the sides because it will travel and crash at one end.
Robert

 

[hman]

Nice crane! Looks like better quality than the one from Harbor Freight. Where did you get it?

 

[Boswell]

Where did you get it?

I got this one from Northern Tool. It was I actually ordered it back in early November but it was backordered so I just choose to be patient.

I have no idea how you stood that up by yourself

Well, while I assembled it all myself, I did get a neighbor to help me stand it up. I had assembled it on top of the welding table so it was already off the ground a bit. and of course I did not have the trolly to Chain hoist installed until after it was stood up. It was not as heavy as I would have expected. I was also prepared and had a couple of plans on how to stand it up by myself if it came to that. .

 

[GoceKU]

Today i had the day off work. Outside it pretty cold - 6 C so i worked in the big garage. I also got me a new propane heater, which is too small for the size of my garage but anything helps. I welded a mount for the hose to go thru on the new to me parts washer, then lay some cardboard down, preheated the parts washer, with my new propane heater and painted it, i apply rust primer on the rusted parts inside and all over the outside where there was bare steel 2 coats, then i grabbed the first paint on the shelf which was blue and painted it, in between coats i've been cleaning my work table and finally after two years its clean. In the background of the table is my heavy duty trailer that i've built at 16 years old, i'll be taking it apart to salvage some of the steel because in the past 8 years i've never used it and i cant get registration plates for it.