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  1. J

    broaching small hex sockets

    Hi all, I need to make some "shoulder bolts" that I can't seem to buy. In more detail I need to take some 5/16 drill rod or other high quality stock, broach an allen head socket in the end, turn the body to a custom diameter and length, and then put a 12-24 thread on the end. I can't find...
  2. J

    Tig Welder

    You might get away with a little 110 volt dc tig. You might have to pre-heat a little. Argon would be my gas of choice. All that said .... a plain ole buzz box and stainless rod would work just fine.
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    Hand Stamped Labels

    Hi all, I'm new to the site and entranced by the knowledge here. I'm a long term machinist - welder that is new to modelling. I have this project I've been working on that I wish to make a small name-board (aka label) out of brass plate for. There has to be a slick way to line up hand stamp...
  4. J

    unimat thread forms

    Hi all, I'm new to the forum so I hope I get this right. I recently acquired a unimat 3. I could not figure out how to get the threading attachment to work. After getting a manual I figured out that my thread forms are for the pre-model 3 unimats. I have 4 or 5 of them that are new in the box...
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