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by MrBain
Thu Dec 16, 2010 9:13 pm
Forum: The water cooler -- disscusions about anything
Topic: Oregon Steam Up
Replies: 24
Views: 53757

Re: Oregon Steam Up

There is alot of that kinda stuff out there. We don't that much out here aside from some antiue locomotives near the shop. It's all cool. I love old power!
by MrBain
Thu Dec 16, 2010 9:09 pm
Forum: The water cooler -- disscusions about anything
Topic: New logo
Replies: 17
Views: 45994

Re: New logo

It's little busy
by MrBain
Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:13 am
Forum: Materials
Topic: Titanium
Replies: 3
Views: 13356

Re: Titanium

Makes me wonder what grade of titanium I actually used on the wifes and mine wedding bands. I used low rpm (200 or so) and HSS, the cut was gorgeous. Used 2000 grit and mothers to bring to almost mirror finish.
by MrBain
Tue Dec 14, 2010 5:21 am
Forum: Vacuum Technique
Topic: Any fixes for an ingestion of oil?
Replies: 14
Views: 17875

Re: Any fixes for an ingestion of oil?

Drying with Hexane is a thought. Certainly easier to dry than oil.

I have some practical experience with that sound on larger vacuum systems (15 to 100 hp ranges). The reason I mention this is because that if you are 'flashing' material in the pump there is a good chance that over time you will ...
by MrBain
Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:45 am
Forum: Vacuum Technique
Topic: Any fixes for an ingestion of oil?
Replies: 14
Views: 17875

Re: Any fixes for an ingestion of oil?

That crackling sound might be 'cavitation', for lack of a better word, caused by the 'oil/solvent' that's in there rapidly vaporizing and then re condensing. Can you get it completely dry?
by MrBain
Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:48 pm
Forum: Eye Candy
Topic: My little Hercus
Replies: 3
Views: 4506

Re: My little Hercus

That's bad as hell!

I am working on a project that you and your Hercus might can help me with Jerry.

If you want, drop me a line at john.bain@nationalautomation.us

Thansk!
by MrBain
Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:41 pm
Forum: Announce yourself
Topic: Hey Yall
Replies: 1
Views: 3143

Hey Yall

Hey yall,
My name is John. I live in Roanoke VA. I have a modest machine shop and can perform lots of fab. related tasks. I run a small business that builds control systems for the chemical industry, I also service the plants from time to time...when they require it. The shop is where I have all the ...