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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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Jan 17, 2022

05:24 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted Frank S in post Speeding car spins out of control - GIF
Actually I think the truckin...

Jan 14, 2022

09:38 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted Toolmaker51 in post Vintage work crew photos
My Lyman calibration/ verificati...

Jan 11, 2022

04:16 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted nova_robotics in post 2012 Renault Twizy microcar - photos
Huh. So that car doesn't come wit...

Dec 14, 2021

09:34 AM - Toolmaker51 quoted NeiljohnUK in post High-quality black-and-white photographs of large old machines and tools
Mechanical deflection measuring...

Dec 3, 2021

04:14 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted Beserkleyboy in post Vintage work crew photos
Jim, aren't they...ALL the old fa...

Dec 1, 2021

10:34 AM - WmRMeyers quoted NeiljohnUK in post Hospital UV sanitizer - photo
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Nov 22, 2021

03:57 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted mwmkravchenko in post Dissolving glass in hydrofluoric acid - GIF
We took out a 50 plus year old fum...

Nov 19, 2021

06:23 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted Toolmaker51 in post Forklift safety lights - GIF
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Nov 18, 2021

11:42 AM - nova_robotics quoted NeiljohnUK in post Dissolving glass in hydrofluoric acid - GIF
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10:07 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted Toolmaker51 in post Forklift safety lights - GIF
My vote goes to cautious, observ...

Oct 22, 2021

03:18 PM - nova_robotics quoted NeiljohnUK in post 1964 GM Bison concept truck - photo
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Oct 21, 2021

05:04 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted meyer77 in post License plate manufacturing - GIF
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Oct 20, 2021

12:16 PM - meyer77 quoted NeiljohnUK in post License plate manufacturing - GIF
Turkey, plates are made by auth...
06:27 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted meyer77 in post License plate manufacturing - GIF
I was thinking the same thin...
06:22 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted Hoosiersmoker in post Barrier fence paint vat - GIF
Fence pickling! Looks more like t...

Oct 13, 2021

09:35 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted Fluffle-Valve in post Motorcyclist wheelies over another rider - GIF
I use Twunt as well. Is it in the ...

Oct 12, 2021

10:02 AM - Fluffle-Valve quoted NeiljohnUK in post Motorcyclist wheelies over another rider - GIF
Play stupid games, win stupid p...

Sep 24, 2021

04:52 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted IntheGroove in post 1950 Cadillac Le Mans concept car - photo
Who needs helmets or a rollbar.....

Sep 22, 2021

07:42 AM - Frank S quoted NeiljohnUK in post Man changing tire hit by car - GIF
Having done roadside recovery, ...
04:17 AM - NeiljohnUK quoted Frank S in post Man changing tire hit by car - GIF
The only time I operated rec...

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