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    Quote Originally Posted by Sleykin View Post
    I built some Mikey burners a few years ago. Back then the book was only $20.00 so I bought it. I also have a pdf copy on my phone for quick reference.

    Repairing a 1-Ton Arbor Press-imgp2634.jpg Repairing a 1-Ton Arbor Press-imgp2633.jpg Repairing a 1-Ton Arbor Press-imgp2606.jpg Repairing a 1-Ton Arbor Press-20171210_173148.jpg They go from the smallest made from a ballpoint pen for the nozzle to the large ones using mig nozzles and parts turned on the lathe. The big one is blowing into the end of a fire extinguisher and melting glass inside. It also heats the shop to 90° in just a few minutes from near freezing. With a stack of fire brick, it gets steel up to forging temperature.
    Thanks! You should get credit for actually building these.

    Bill

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