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Yesterday, 10:07 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread Students cutting wood using a hacksaw - GIF in Tool Talk

Not just America, much of the Western world, that said in our 'student' (PhD students that is) workshop very very few have any idea of how to make...

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Apr 22, 2024, 06:46 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread Stab and bludgeon-proof body armor demonstration - GIF in Tool Talk

It seems 'trained' insurgents target the neck to start with, form our experience in Londonistan...

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Apr 18, 2024, 07:34 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread Repairing Nicked Extension Cords in Best Homemade Tools

Glue lined heat-shrink, or a proper inline joint or even a plug and socket, cables are cheap compared to electric-shock injuries and recovery!

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Apr 18, 2024, 07:25 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread Stripping copper cables - GIF in Tool Talk

Beat burning them off!

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Apr 18, 2024, 07:23 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread 2006 Krauser Domani three wheeler - photo and video in Wheels

The Red one has the K1200 engine, the White one has a K1100 engine with black/silver ribbed cam cover, an engine I know quite well. The K1200 clutch...

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Apr 15, 2024, 08:51 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread Custom CNC Gantry Brackets and Lead Nut Holders in Homemade Tools

https://youtu.be/0paF1d6B0JI?si=Y2IOUJU7ojLcAIQH

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Apr 11, 2024, 08:40 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread Portable air compressor - video in Homemade Tools

Hummm, can't see how that can be drained to remove condensed water from the tanks effectively, I scrapped too many siphon tube fitted receivers due...

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Apr 10, 2024, 09:54 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread Making a murrini glass vase - GIF in Tool Talk

Nice, we've seen some of that work in the Fornace Mian workshops, and even better in an independent one. Much of the older, and some today, murrini...

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Apr 8, 2024, 06:44 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread Finishing the Working End of a Plastic Woven Line in Best Homemade Tools

Pretty much how I make my boot laces from Paracord.

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Apr 8, 2024, 06:41 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread Car hood flips open while driving - GIF in Tool Talk

The Renal Clitoris (drive like a 'unt) had a reputation for doing this, poor assembly and too many wearing plastic parts and bang no vision.

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Apr 8, 2024, 06:29 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread Clamp on pipe welder - GIF in Tool Talk

Modified TIG, I have similar systems from Swagelok (M200 units) we use and the electrode rotates around the work-piece inside the housing.

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Apr 8, 2024, 06:19 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread Train track derailers - photos in Tool Talk

Some rail system still use 'catch-points' that derail to protect mainlines from intrusion, here's an example of one that the signalman forgot to set...

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Mar 27, 2024, 07:31 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread Low Speed, Wet Grinding, Blade Sharpener in Best Homemade Tools

It works, good start, I'd suggest you use a suitable coolant, I use Rocol ULTRACUT 370 Plus, if splash is a concern, rather than plain water, it's...

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Mar 26, 2024, 08:39 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread Building a hinge base for the fluting jig in Homemade Tools

Funnily enough I was looking at such bowls at the weekend and was trying to work out just how I'd do that on my wood lathe, thanks for the...

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Mar 26, 2024, 06:02 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread Wiring an electrical distribution board - GIF in Tool Talk

Neatly done and easy to follow, how I like such things, easy enough with small gauge stuff.

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Mar 26, 2024, 05:59 AM

NeiljohnUK replied to a thread Pipe bender - video in Homemade Tools

Neat and I like the roller rather than a shoe in the arm, though I prefer a fixed higher friction block on the 'hold' side for most jobs I do.

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Oct 11, 2023

04:56 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted nova_robotics in post Near collision between two trains - GIF
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Oct 10, 2023

02:52 PM - nova_robotics quoted NeiljohnUK in post Near collision between two trains - GIF
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09:30 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted nova_robotics in post Near collision between two trains - GIF
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08:26 AM - nova_robotics quoted NeiljohnUK in post Near collision between two trains - GIF
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Oct 9, 2023

07:40 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted daniel82 in post Motorcycle cop course - GIF
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Sep 13, 2023

06:17 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted WmRMeyers in post Homebuilt 9mm Handgun Suppressor
True that! Now whether you sho...

Sep 12, 2023

08:24 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted BuffaloJohn in post Near collision between two trains - GIF
That's Canadian... That fills...

Sep 11, 2023

05:38 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted dbat74 in post Homebuilt 9mm Handgun Suppressor
Fine threads offer a better...

Sep 5, 2023

05:17 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted IntheGroove in post Fly cutting a cylinder head - GIF
On all the old flat heads I've d...
05:10 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted Frank S in post Root canal treatment training - GIF
don't say never. the Army ex...

Aug 29, 2023

05:00 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted mansworld in post Bicyclist crashes into pedestrian - GIF
People take it for granted whe...

Aug 18, 2023

06:10 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted greenie in post Lathe shaft sanding technique - GIF
Why waste time putting it in...

Aug 4, 2023

10:17 AM - Frank S quoted NeiljohnUK in post Hose barbs - video
With ever longer lead times fro...
05:41 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted Frank S in post Hose barbs - video
or it is the weekend or a ho...

Jul 31, 2023

06:35 AM - hemmjo quoted NeiljohnUK in post Car bursts into flames inside garage - GIF
It is with foam, looked like a ...
06:03 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted Frank S in post Car bursts into flames inside garage - GIF
Even with the wrong type of ...

Jul 4, 2023

05:22 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted PDXsparky in post Rail mounted grill at French protest - GIF and photos
WTF? Those French. (shakes he...

Jun 14, 2023

07:54 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted thehomeengineer in post Recycled steel if you can find any.
Hi Paul/Nelson With the exchange ra...

Jun 12, 2023

02:14 PM - Elizabeth Greene quoted NeiljohnUK in post Restoring a foggy headlight - GIF
Most plastic headlights need se...

Jun 9, 2023

03:42 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted Dollar Bill in post Towed truck rolls downhill after cable snaps - GIF
Cab too dark to see operator but...

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