Thanks for the kind words I'm a pretty practical guy, I'm not really about gimmicks unless it's genuinely useful as well as pretty. I've got two cheapo top mount torch holders that I use a lot for production work, but I've often had to mount them under the table which they're not designed for, just to get max table top space. I like the Furick torch holder but it didn't tickle my taste buds, so thought I'd do something differentI like your idea. It looks easy to use...just a quick tap on one of the holder hooks with the torch's tail cap, and it closes up to the perfect holder size.
When you get it finalized, I think I'll want one. The only mod that comes to mind would be to use a switched magnet to make it easy to detach/attach under a table. I made a TIG torch holder a couple of years ago, which I like OK, but it's not as fancy as yours.
Not saying it does. Don’t get me wrong. You sound like you make all sorts of very interesting stuff. I for one ,would like to see it. So, if you don’t post photos because of some sort or techie issue, fire awayIt'd be fun, I'm sure.
Basically, I share photos and videos via WhatsApp and FB, from my mobile .
That's it, really.....
Doesn't make me a bad person....
But we would like to see those pics as wellIt'd be fun, I'm sure.
Basically, I share photos and videos via WhatsApp and FB, from my mobile .
That's it, really.....
Doesn't make me a bad person....
I agree with what you're saying about the geometry of a short, wide magnet base vs. a taller, narrower magnet base and its greater leverage. I had an issue with the stand tipping over once or twice with the first switched magnet base I used, but being rather stubborn, rather than abandon the idea of a switchable magnet, I changed to a much more powerful switchable magnet, and it hasn't tipped since. I don't recall the official rated breakaway strength on 1-inch steel...I'd have to go look...but it's impressive. The downside is that good switchable magnets aren't cheap.Re the switchable mag base, i actually tried one of my spares as a torch mount. It wasn't very good. The slimline height of a regular magnet keeps the stack short and stable, since when they're mounted topside there is a lever moment the way the torch and cable sits.
I'll look into it. Should be able to get some handy tech backup if required ( which it will be..... ).Not saying it does. Don’t get me wrong. You sound like you make all sorts of very interesting stuff. I for one ,would like to see it. So, if you don’t post photos because of some sort or techie issue, fire away
No reason why you cannot post photos from your phone here, I do …
What actuates and releases the arms? Downwards pressure?Yes its here
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This is a fun little project I've been working on. A TIG torch holder that uses geared gripping arms to hold the torch. It sits underneath a welding table using a magnet, and it's entirely made from...www.facebook.com
I hope you do work out how to post images, your bike engine works sounds really interesting but if like me you were brought up on Japanese 2 and 4 strokes of the 70's and 80's it is difficult to imagine some of the things that you make or modify.I'll look into it. Should be able to get some handy tech backup if required ( which it will be..... ).
would nt a red fibre washer get chewed up under a valve spring ?Adjustment rings to enable B.44 valve springs to be used with B.33 base cups.
Got to TIG braze them together tomorrow, but they ain't so shabby.
Base insulating washer for the exhaust valve spring in red fibre as well.....
Balance of the lever point and mass on the sides of the gear, hidden by the front plate. Downward pressure puts a turning moment on the gears.What actuates and releases the arms? Downwards pressure?
I'll look into it. Should be able to get some handy tech backup if required ( which it will be..... ).
Direct link into my 'phone ?Assuming that your page looks something like mine, click the picture button, then click in the middle, and then a page of pictures will come up to choose the one you want.
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Not if the washer is sitting under the spring base cup....would nt a red fibre washer get chewed up under a valve spring ?
Its very handy being able to do that.Picked up some Wilson toolholders for the pressbrake, they're double sided to let you use tooling back to front which can be very useful.
They were designed for Amada brakes so i had to turn the top plates and mill the slot bigger to suit my Safan.
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