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The replies about lawyers and accountants mucking up the deal are spot on. As a last resort, they could put you in contact with their scrap buyer and you might then acquire it from them. When I worked for Chevron Oil, Chevron Oil was in the process of divesting itself of it's oil wells located...

Hello John. I'm glad you posted this, back many years ago when I was driving 18 wheel transports, I was assigned a truck without a working heater (in the middle of winter). So I drove the truck to the maintenance shop and asked one of the mechanics to re-solder the leaking heater core. He...

A boiler, incorrectly built and maintained, is a ticking bomb. I worked 38 years on oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Boilers and pressure vessels were my livelihood. Our pressure vessels had to undergo periodic non-destructive testing to monitor the wall thickness of the vessel's shell...

Awesome, you know what you are doing. Have you looked into the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for additional reference? Just a thought. Kind regards, Al

No offense intended but here is the US of A, a vice is a vice and a vise is still a vise. I will never correct anyone's grammer or spelling, especially on a site with as many talented people that post on this site. Kind regards, Al

I love it. I did the exact same thing you did by breaking my cheap Harbor Freight die handle and made a new one out of scrap on hand. The handles are LocTite red threaded and I didn't knurl it because I didn't consider it necessary, after all, it's for a cheap tap and die set that's only good...

Hello all. Andy Munns asked "How do I stop a lathe if I can't get near it". I personally use a momentary foot switch. The foot switches also come in "power on" mode. I prefer the momentary because it acts like a 'dead man' switch. Oh, as soon as I'm finished cutting, I turn the power switch...

Hello all. In answer to Tim1974, safety is my primary concern and I always wear a full face shield that meets Z87.1+ standard. That said, first I try re-chucking the piece to see if it centers on its own, if not, then I use the 'bump' center but only turning the chuck by hand. At this point...

Hello all. I'm resigned to periodic chuck disassembly for cleaning. Any lube will cause swarf to cling to the gearing, and Mert Baker quoted as saying "Whomever oils their chuck has spots on their shirt". That said, one way to true up a piece on a 3-jaw chuck is with a bearing mounted on a...

Hello CFLBob. I ordered the Protobox April 14. It was $57 + $20 shipping. I had to inventory the contents and include a picture for you. Brass Plate: 1/2" x 4" x 113/4". Channel 3/4" x 2" x 12" (2). Bar stock: 9/16" x 1 1/4" x 12", 1/8" x 1/2" x 12 1/2", 3/8" x 1" x 2 1/2". Round bar: 1...

Christmas in April. Just got my 20lb brass protobox. I am amazed. Awesome selection and fast shipping. I'm going to save my pennies for more.

I have shopped Online Metals, in the past, and was unaware of the Proto Boxs'. I just ordered a brass 20# Proto Box and am waiting to see what they are sending. Kinda like Christmas. :)

My personal experience with 1144 StressProof steel. Years ago, my brother-in-law broke the drive axles in both of the motors in his bariatric power wheelchair. I needed a material that meet the requirements for drive axles. 1144 StressProof was the fit. It machined well and the motors served...

Wow, thanks for the heads up. I use a hacksaw blade all the time with the goal of saving metal, but you've opened my eyes and I will make a safer suitable parting tool. I visit another site where the member has a neat saying at the bottom of his page "You can walk on a wooden leg, but you...

Thank goodness you were fortunate that your garment took the brunt. Thank you for sharing and reminding all of us that we can get complaisant.

I like to watch "A Craftsman's Legacy" on public television. One of the questions the sponser asks his guest is "do you consider yourself a craftsman or an artist?". Looking at your acheivement, I consider you both. Kudos.

Hi. FWIW, I have tried the LED 4' lights from Sams Club and love them. Just plug and play. I have also been confused and tried the replacement bulbs for existing florescent lights, both the ballast and re-wire types. I most definately prefer the re-wire ballast by-pass type simply because...