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Windy Miller
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All ok I think. Getting about 11lbs of boost so I guess the wastegate opens and closes, and the turbo is doing its job. Not sure what I SHOULD be getting, but it looks ok to me!
Munkul
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Your turbo can still be producing full boost but be underperforming - possibly the wastegate is fully closed just to generate enough boost.
Buy a Tesla ?
DennisCA
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Started restoration of my hewing axe. Derusted and cleaned it up a bit. Then I sharpened it, first on the sandstone grinder, then using my arkansas stones and finally a leather strop. Will shave hair now.
One can see a color difference near the bit of the axe, it's a v-shape that goes into the axe. Think this is a clear sign it's a forgewelded bit with an iron body. And a makers mark appeared after de-rusting, it's a Billnäs. Weight is 2.3kg or 5 lbs.
One can see a color difference near the bit of the axe, it's a v-shape that goes into the axe. Think this is a clear sign it's a forgewelded bit with an iron body. And a makers mark appeared after de-rusting, it's a Billnäs. Weight is 2.3kg or 5 lbs.
mr migwire
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not today but recently made a new shroud for one of the locomotives, no access to slip rollers so had to work with what i had to hand, made a former from a couple of bits of flat bar and a scaffold tube cut into two sections,
it did the job nicley and i then tigged the seam of the shroud with the new welder which was good fun, first bit of ally welding in a while...
it did the job nicley and i then tigged the seam of the shroud with the new welder which was good fun, first bit of ally welding in a while...
Barking Mat
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That's nice, can we see the whole locomotive please.
Kram
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Done.
The Upol S2085 was very nice to spray, perfect consistency, no runs, used about 100ml for two coats. Started on all the edges then the flat bits. The bottle has some extremely long chemical names - Smells of marzipan
This was how I left it, still need to sort the headlight mounts, but first wanted to flat the orange peel and improve the finish a bit. Used 2000 and then some 2500 paper. Started polishing the top
Cant get into the tight curve so ordered these cone pads for tomorrow www.amazon.co.uk/URATOT-Polishing-Buffing-Adapter-Polisher/dp/B08C2W2WRV/
Couple of touch ups needed but this 3m polish is good stuff!
jordhandson
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Not finished yet but I got the basic shape done on these Ford tractor wings done today. My folder wouldnt fold them in one length so Ive had to do it in 4 pieces then weld them together.
I chopped out what was left of one of the wings
to act as a template now hopefully the weather will hold as the tractors to big for the workshop door the things a bit of a monster that I am used to. Lovely sound on it though
I chopped out what was left of one of the wings
to act as a template now hopefully the weather will hold as the tractors to big for the workshop door the things a bit of a monster that I am used to. Lovely sound on it though
DAPPH
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Memmeddu
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Survived the dentist .
Without getting into details 1000 euros .
But it's not as bad as I've initially thought .
Slowly slowly ,step by step
I'll have 28 teeth instead of 32
Without getting into details 1000 euros .
But it's not as bad as I've initially thought .
Slowly slowly ,step by step
I'm only 8 out of 32 ,4 can be repaired the other 4 not .
I'll have 28 teeth instead of 32
Arc Tourist
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Reading your post made me count mine.
selectedgrub
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Is it still there?
Arc Tourist
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Brad93
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Get a bottle of 25% helium
Munkul
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Nah I'm migging everything else
I would like to try it, but not for the up front cost of a bottle... Wouldn't even know where to get it from tbh.
Thought about buying some cheap amps like Hoods 300 amp stealth, but ultimately I priced the job for MIG anyway.
