A couple of forums that I frequent frequently have recently had questions asked as to why there seems to be a lack of posts. The current suggestions range from, that it is the wrong time of year as everyone is too busy squeezing in as much steaming (or whatever) as they can, before the winter arrive...

Now you've got all those stresses to either get rid of or live with. I recommend marinading the welded unit in something which will produce a thin organic film on the steel, having dissolved a bit of grease beforehand. Something around a 4% v/v solution of methanol in pure water would do. If need b...

It took two passes, as unfortunately on turning the assembly round for the second end, a bit of unnoticed swarf got under one corner and caused a tilt. I never actually found it, but it had to be, as the discrepancy was 0.005" and I was taking 5 thou cuts. The under-side of crank bearing pads were t...

Until recently I have been limited to CO2 for MiG gas so splatter can get quite heavy. A lot will just chisel off or the angle grinder get rid. Obviously the end plates add stiffness, so I decided to add a little more with some gussets one on the inside and two on the outside (each side). Base-Plate...

Oops! Ran out of photo space. :lol: Base-Plate (16) (600 x 450).jpg Then add more shortish runs in between the others, making sure to work in order so the heat doesn't build in one area. At this point I did get a bit idle - with the camera! I got engrossed and forgot to take enough pics. The welds w...

Whilst to some it might seem I have been idle, it's really only at posting progress on here. I have now more or less completed the base-plate, some minor details changed along the way but nothing significant. Having prepped all the plates for welding, the weather held things off for a bit, as I have...

Thanks for the offer Mike. However, when cross I sometimes bash on with things that I might duck when feeling laid back. Thus a nipple was quickly sketched out on a post it and dimensioned from some 1/4" BSP bits. You can tell how cross I was as I never even fired up the computer, never mind loadin...

Pete, we can always make a whole new fitting to your desired threads and bores, 'tain't a biggy!

Oh yes, I am returned from said 'Bun-Fight', and very good it was too!

Not wishing to 'rock the boat' (terrible pun, but practically unavoidable) I do kinda agree. We are a welcoming bunch (you have to be - you put up with me!), it would be nice if the intro was such as well, and painted a pleasant tranquil picture. A question of the keyboard being mightier than the co...

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