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Post by MrP on Aug 10, 2017 15:53:42 GMT -5
1dave Thank you for doing this. You make sure a person has to learn something new all the time. I love learning so thanks............................MrP |
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Post by MrP on Aug 9, 2017 16:19:43 GMT -5
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Post by MrP on Aug 9, 2017 15:19:26 GMT -5
Sheri Got it. Like it. If you have more let me know................................MrP whaddya get whaddya get whaddya get ?? Haven't posted a pic since pbucket fup. Should sign up for the RTH photo hosting because this is the only place I post pics...............MrP |
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Post by MrP on Aug 9, 2017 15:13:04 GMT -5
Did something fall into the fan? Maybe it was the Harbor Freight quality, S**t, that hit the fan........................MrP |
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Post by MrP on Aug 9, 2017 13:59:30 GMT -5
Sheri Got it. Like it. If you have more let me know................................MrP |
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Post by MrP on Aug 9, 2017 13:22:19 GMT -5
Good Larimar is fun to work but I have not found much of that. I find Larimar to be anywhere from crumbly - to - brittle. I have had it fall apart while trying to soak it before working. I usually cut it thick, take it to 600 on the flat lap, then glue fused quartz on both sides and split it. Wish it didn't cost so much because almost everybody like it...................MrP
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Post by MrP on Aug 4, 2017 20:21:46 GMT -5
Sheri
I will take a one box for sure. If you have more left after others get a chance l would take a second one.
Thanks
MrP
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Post by MrP on Jul 26, 2017 12:04:17 GMT -5
The shafts on my tumbler has n coverings. Spins the barrels well. jamesp uses bare steel also. I learned it from him. My shaft has no covering either. Didn't do it for traction did it to stay away from metal to metal...............................MrP |
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Post by MrP on Jul 26, 2017 4:07:46 GMT -5
Why do you cover the shafts? ETA Lowe's is a fantastic #2. It provides grip for the barrels. My old shaft covering had worn out completely. Also, I went to my local metal shop (Alro Steel in Jackson, MI.) and they cut 2 1/2" shafts (cold rolled) to length for me and the total cost was $4.51. I couldn't complain about that!!    I put 2" wide Gorilla Tape on the shafts of those type of tumblers but on my big one that has 3/4" shafts I put couple of wraps on the barrels themselves. Those barrels don't like metal to metal so the tape takes care of that. I have hade the tape last over a year running 24/7. Cheap and effective............................MrP |
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Post by MrP on Jul 25, 2017 17:49:11 GMT -5
Looks like its oxy-acc welded to me. I think you could be right about that...............................MrP |
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Post by MrP on Jul 25, 2017 12:27:42 GMT -5
Rail road iron. Ouch, hurts a man's back just to look at it. Noticing the big weld, must have had some big welding rods. My question is where did the water come from fro the concrete tanks. Could they have drilled a well ? Impressed with the amount of commitment to have invested such a large fixed structure. They must have been sure about the source of material to harvest. It would be a real rush to make a fortune on minerals/metals mined on your own property. Especially a beautiful lapidary material.  doesn't the weld on the left look like it is cracked?...............................MrP |
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Post by MrP on Jul 18, 2017 17:29:25 GMT -5
OK, talked to the Washington Mills salesman. I know his son. And both of them live about 100 miles away. One distributor is in Alabama which is close to me. And another is out west. This SiC is called metallurgical grade and varies 88% to 92% pure SiC. There is a chance these 2 distributers will not sell small 3200 pound quantities. There is a chance they will, and may even sell smaller amounts. Working on it. Stay tuned. You DA MAN!.........................MrP |
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Post by MrP on Jul 18, 2017 12:31:41 GMT -5
You do Great work.......................................MrP
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Post by MrP on Jul 18, 2017 12:29:46 GMT -5
Great job.....................................MrP |
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Post by MrP on Jul 17, 2017 4:49:08 GMT -5
I haven't posted any cuts in a while, but I haven't really been cutting much that has been too exciting. I picked up this 3lb Dryhead Agate a while back. It looked promising, though Dryhead has a habit of breaking my heart with "promising" looking nodules. Normally I would be cutting for slabs and I had intended to actually sphere this one. Instead I ended up going for the split nodule. This one turned out to be the best one I have personally cut and will make a nice display specimen...but the sphere would have been killer..   Roger Always like it when the inside gives a surprise like that. That is better then when the outside looks so promising and the inside turns out blah...........................MrP |
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Post by MrP on Jul 17, 2017 4:39:32 GMT -5
You should be very proud of yourself. You did a fantastic job on it!.......................................MrP
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Post by MrP on Jul 13, 2017 16:25:36 GMT -5
The capacitors don't turn on/off. The start capacitor is only in circuit when start switch is closed. The run is wired in when motor is running and is the reason the amps are lower. The reason doesn't matter but it throws motor slightly out of phase. I have had two of my PSC 1/3hp (hecho en Mexico) motors make that clicking sound. The first one I did not hear anything when I test ran but customer that bought the saw said it was making the clicking noise on start up and got worse quickly before failing. I started running every motor at least 30 minutes in the shop prior to assembly and have found one more and exchanged it. The start switch is closed to energize the start winding and centrifugal force opens it to disengage the start winding once motor starts. I don't see how the start switch could be the culprit. I would contact the supplier. My motor supplier exchanges without a problem when there is any problem. Much cheaper for me to find problems in my shop rather than shipping motors (and reimbursing return shipping). Motors have degraded greatly from the "good old days". Motor prices have more than doubled since I retired in 2004. Also, most of the better motor brands were bought up by one company and quality not as good. Even Baldor (the last made in USA motor) was bought by a European owned company and Baldor quality also less than before. Diamond Pacific has had many problems with their OEM Baldor motors but find them presale with thorough testing in house. I was afraid it wasn't a normal issue. Looks like maybe I should have stuck with recycling old used 20th century American made motors! Speaking of crappy modern products, we just spent most of today dealing with our 21st century made Refrigerator which went on the blink last night. The fridge we had before this one lasted around thirty years before it gave any trouble. This one only made it twelve and from what I hear the newer ones aren't expect to to last even that long. I sure miss the good ole days! Thank you everyone for the replies! Larry C. But the new refrigerators are so energy efficient that it will pay for it self over time.  ...................................MrP |
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Post by MrP on Jul 13, 2017 4:32:48 GMT -5
A few years back, before SUV's, there was a small chunk of ice on the northern part of North America. Personally I am glad that 'Global Warming' took care of it. Love the Great Lakes and LSA's................................MrP
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Post by MrP on Jul 10, 2017 3:24:15 GMT -5
There is not all that much to see there. Go to a few more rock shops instead................MrP
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Post by MrP on Jul 9, 2017 8:27:44 GMT -5
aDave We just got back from a Black Hills trip. We have a Motorhome so hauled the bike and pulled the Rubicon as well. We did all of our hounding in the shops this time. Most days were so nice we just rode motorcycle all day, 1330 miles worth. It is so much fun riding and enjoying the scenery out there.
Anyway I bought way too many rocks. The Rock Shed is a great place to shop and there is another small shop close to it. Earth Treasures is small and she doesn't have a lot but I always find something different to buy there. It is close so worth the stop.
Dakota Stone Mining is on the North side of Hill City and they have a good selection most times.
Daves Rock Shop is on the east side of Custer and he is the one that ends up with most of my money. I did good the first time we stopped but the second time it was raining so the rocks were showing off and it cost me a fortune.
Ken's Minerals is just east of Daves and has a good selection also.
Just North of Custer on Hwy 89 is Wild Bill's Antique Mall and he has some rocks. Not a large selection but I always find something. He does have fused Quartz if you are into doublets.
There is a rock shop in downtown Custer that is mostly tourist but I did find a very large piece of Grape Opal that was way under priced.
There is a Rock Shops of the Black Hills pamphlet that can be found at most stores with many more shops listed but the ones I listed you really don't want to miss if you have the time.
Enjoy and make sure you do Needles Hwy and Iron Mountain Hwy. We rode Iron Mountain 10 times and Needles 8. Never get tired of riding in that country. Got caught in 3 Bison, 1 goat, and 2 donkey heards. Bison can be a little scary when a person is on a motorcycle......................................MrP |
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