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Machinery and Tools

The Machinery and Tools category covers questions regarding hand tools, power tools, workshop machinery (such as lathes, milling machines, etc), welding and cutting tools and equipment, measuring instruments, earth-moving machinery, furnaces, factory and industrial machinery.

1,597 Questions

What is a person called that works on a metal lathe?

People that work on a metal lathe are called a Turner, a Machinist or a Lathe operator depending on their trade or qualifications.

How do you build a single action revolver from scratch?

You would need a metal working lathe, the correct steel for the frame, cylinder and barrel, steel of a different type for the springs, hammer and firing pin. A good set of plans would help, along with the ability to use machine tools. You would need to build a rifling cutter to rifle the barrel after you bored the barrel. Should not cost you more than $3-5,000 to build one from scratch.

What is the best tools to use for hard metal engraving?

An electric vibration engraver is the only one that works satisfactorily.

What will happen if you stop centrifugal pump delivery valve in running condition?

if delivery of centrifugal pump is stopped and and pump is running then suction will be stopped and no flow will take place there fore fluid in side the pump will be heated up and motor will be overloaded and finally will be short circuited.

Where can a part for a tool shop chop-saw be purchased?

Contact the manufacturer of the chop-saw by phone, snail-mail or e-mail. I'm sure someone will help you.If it's made in China, just buy another one.

What is crc copper block weld?

It is liquid glass and copper filaments (for reinforcement). I used it in my 1998 Nissan sentra that had a blown head gasket and after 25k mi it still runs like a champ.

Be sure to flush radiator and change oil before using. Flush coolant really well.

What are gaucho's rope called?

a gaucho's rope is/are call(ed) bolas which thay use to capture animal by entangling their legs.

Gaucho's rope is a Riata.

What are the applications of microprocessors?

The applications of microprocessors are identical to those of any other programmable electronic digital computers, except due to its significantly smaller size and reduced cost compared to the other programmable electronic digital computers that preceded it these applications can now be computerized too in many places and systems where it was not practical to computerize them before the development of microprocessors.

Where are you able to find a company that will do lathe work as service?

An Engineering workshop can be found in most industrial areas of most towns and cities. Refer to Engineering\General in your local Yellow Pages.

Is the brass screw a large slot or small slot?

A typical brass screw is a threaded rod with a head. It is not a slot at all.

Can you use a cnc machine to engrave?

It is possible to engrave with some types of CNCs like a CNC machine center or CNC milling machine but the cost of the operation would not justify it. CNC engraving machines are available for this purpose.

How do you use a vacuum former?

A vacuum former is a plastics melter which has a springy bed and on it. Place the shape desired on the platform and the plastic sheet on the side opposite from the vacuum inlet. The plastic will be heated and pressed over the shape.

Specific safety instructions should be followed depending on the model used.

Is universal dividing head another name for indexing head?

Yes. Another name for the Universal Dividing Head is the Universal Indexing Head.

Can you wear sunglasses to weld?

only if you are looking to damage your eyes and get wicked sunburn to the rest of your face

What is turndown ratio of burner in gas fired furnaces?

Turn down ratio is the maximum to minimum heat output.Turn down ratio for direct gas fired burners is 25:1, which means that the burner can modulate from 4% to 100% of full fire. Indirect gas turn down ratio is typically 2:1, which limits the heat output from 50% to 100% of full fire.

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What is a weld backgouge?

A Backgouge consists of preparation of the second side of full penetration welds to the extent necessary to permit the proper deposition of weld metal.

Why do cowboys need a rope?

So they can laso something if they see a animal running around

How do you weld 6010?

6010 is a high cellulose sodium based electrode, which can be used to weld carbon steel pipes.

How much does a drill press cost?

A small bench drill press often costs less than $90. The larger floor models with a thicker column and wider throat are about 400.