machinist tricks
machinist tricks
Here are a few tricks and tips I've learned over the years:To find half of a fraction just double the bottom number.ie half of 5/8 is 5/16.To find the right drill to use before tapping a hole look up tap drill chart on the net. The size of a bolt is the diameter of the thread, not the size of wrench that fits it.
'87 bII d44,9",np435/205and a 302 ( on hold)
'73 vw bug
'70 vw camper van
'98 jeep tj
2010 ranger
'56 international s110
'73 vw bug
'70 vw camper van
'98 jeep tj
2010 ranger
'56 international s110
Re: machinist tricks
A little of the wife's finger nail polish works great as thread locker too! Just put a little duct tape over the bottle so the guys don't ask too many questions. ![wink ;)](./images/smilies/wink.gif)
![wink ;)](./images/smilies/wink.gif)
'87 bII d44,9",np435/205and a 302 ( on hold)
'73 vw bug
'70 vw camper van
'98 jeep tj
2010 ranger
'56 international s110
'73 vw bug
'70 vw camper van
'98 jeep tj
2010 ranger
'56 international s110
Re: machinist tricks
That's a nice tip for when you are in jam! Deserves it's own thread.
Re: machinist tricks
malox on header exhaust bolts works as anti-sizie
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Re: machinist tricks
This is kind of a reverse tek tip.
I found something in the shop I use all the time that saved the day when I was finishing building my last computer.I was ready to install the Cpu and needed some heat-sink compound. I thought anti seize lube would do the job. I did a bit of research and found it works better than the cheap commercial heat sink compounds i use in everyday electronics. Just one thing. Be careful because that stuff can get messy. Use sparingly.
![cool :cool:](./images/smilies/cool.gif)
I found something in the shop I use all the time that saved the day when I was finishing building my last computer.I was ready to install the Cpu and needed some heat-sink compound. I thought anti seize lube would do the job. I did a bit of research and found it works better than the cheap commercial heat sink compounds i use in everyday electronics. Just one thing. Be careful because that stuff can get messy. Use sparingly.
![cool :cool:](./images/smilies/cool.gif)
The Tek @ Large
Coastal,Worshington
Livin life on the dole on the Coast
Coastal,Worshington
Livin life on the dole on the Coast