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Induction pipe end sealing.
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Previously:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...624#post139673
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...058#post125592
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...735#post128966
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...057#post109427
That is just a thing of beauty.
I wonder if it is water tight? I need to learn about induction heating unbelievable how fast that heated.
Ralph
You can get very cheap induction heaters from any of the usual scumbags. I have a tiny little 12v heater (unknown wattage) and a much bigger 1000 watt (variable voltage) unit. Looks like there are 2000 watt units for between $60 and $80. Just a quick tip, if you're trying to power them up don't put them on a bench power supply and slowly increase the voltage because you're afraid they'll explode. Apparently they require the "kick" from the power supply turning on to start oscillating.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ralphxyz
1000 watts won't heat anything nearly as fast as in the video, but you can still easily heat things up to be red hot.
almost magical. I wonder if they would work to heat up a rusted bolt for easier removal
Yup. There are even special bolt remover induction heater wands. It's just like a stick with a bunch of different coils you can put at the end to get into different places. They're like $250 - $300. I've never used one, but I've been drooling over them on Aliexpress for a while.Quote:
Originally Posted by ibdennyak
Is a pipe with a sealed end still a pipe?
A mechanic friend of mine has one of those sold by one of the bigger name tool suppliers that I have borrowed a few times. The thing is super handy and very effective. Heats a nut up to red heat within 20 or 30 seconds. No open flame of a torch and restricts the heat pretty much to just where you need it. It's a really useful tool for those occasions when you need such a thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by nova_robotics
Well dammit. Now I have to buy one.Quote:
Originally Posted by clavius
I'm right there with you. I did a quick google search and this one popped up on Amazon. There is a great video along with pictures. The video gives a great description of how to use the tool. As well as how not to use it. I'm adding it to my list of wants!Quote:
Originally Posted by nova_robotics
https://www.amazon.com/Bolt-Buster-B.../dp/B00ATSL7VE
Thanks Rikk, great tool, gonna put it on my list in case I get another stimulus check.
Ralph
The one I borrowed was branded differently but looked exactly like that one in your link. Super handy tool. Not inexpensive but really effective for the instances where you need such a thing. I don't need such a thing often so I'm fortunate that I have someone nice enough to loan me one when I do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rikk