Re: Metal Work Anybody?
looks great to me..
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Randy Child
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#111994
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Metal Work Anybody?
This is meant for folks who shy away from basic metal work. For some it may be that they have no interest for others it may be just a hesitation due to the unknown. I have only tapped may be 3 dozen
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imran
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#111993
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Re: Bandsaw tires FB510
So the tires showed up today. Quick trip from Austria. I looked at the video showing the ratchet. interesting idea but I do not think that will work for me. according to Felder I am supposed to spread
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mpaavola@...
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#111992
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Re: Laser Kerf Line for slider saw?
Great solution ¨C interested to know if it works. Chris Sent: Monday, December 14, 2020 6:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [FOG] Laser Kerf Line for slider saw? I have been watching
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Chris Perren
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#111991
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Re: any one know this roofing?
Looked like a gingerbread house with chocolate frosting. UK preppers... Bill B¨¦langer
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Bill Belanger
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#111990
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Re: Laser Kerf Line for slider saw?
I have been watching this thread very closely since it was started and all the ideas have been awesome, but the one with the laser mounted on the magnetic base on the blade cover housing really gave
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Randy Child
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#111989
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Re: any one know this roofing?
That is just piles and piles of cash. Jason Holtz J. Holtz Furniture 3307 Snelling Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.432.2765
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Jason Holtz
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#111988
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Re: any one know this roofing?
I did not pick that up at first. ? Lead.? Must be old.
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Cliff Rohrabacher, Esq. <rohrabacher@...>
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#111987
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Re: any one know this roofing?
Cliff, I was born and raised in Norfolk UK (emigrated because of the 690 days of rain per year) and yes there are some beautiful thatched rooves there (rooves being the traditional spelling but now
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jontathan samways
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#111986
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Re: any one know this roofing?
Here's another example from near near me in Sussex. It's a restaurant called the Ginger Fox. Hence the additions to the roof thatch.
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julie866627
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#111985
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Re: any one know this roofing?
I was unaware that thatch? was still a thing.? I looked up imaged of thatched roofs for Norfolk UK and???? yep? that's what it is. So I did some surfing and reading?? I'm impresses 20 - 30
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Cliff Rohrabacher, Esq. <rohrabacher@...>
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#111984
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Re: Broken Tap
one more thing When hand tapping? using a cutting tap or die ( as opposed to a forming tap or die) Drive the tap in? about half a turn ( or so) and then back it out? a half turn (or so).? You will
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Cliff Rohrabacher, Esq. <rohrabacher@...>
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#111983
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Re: Broken Tap
I try to stay larger than 1/4" when hand tapping and use a Procunier or tapmatic whenever possible. Hand tapping is turn about 1/4-1/2 turn and back off. If you are tapping #4-40, buy a million taps
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David Kumm
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#111982
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Re: any one know this roofing?
It will be thatch, which is done with reeds. Norfolk in the UK used to be reputed as the best thatch available in the UK. Put on by a "Thatcher" which is a dying art but still pretty strong in the UK.
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Bean <mdyke@...>
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#111981
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Re: Broken Tap
I learned a lot too. Thanks for sharing. I ordered a guide as suggested. Thanks, Chris Perren
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Chris Perren
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#111980
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Re: any one know this roofing?
Up close it looks like corduroy I don't see thatching Here is a link to the original https://ychef.files.bbci.co.uk/1600x900/p090qwz7.webp
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Cliff Rohrabacher, Esq. <rohrabacher@...>
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#111979
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Re: any one know this roofing?
Looks like a thatched roof Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ Sent: Monday, December 14, 2020 2:32:19 PM To: [email protected]
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Michael Marsico
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#111978
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any one know this roofing?
What is the roofing material in this presumably? English ( rather baroque) cottage
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Cliff Rohrabacher, Esq. <rohrabacher@...>
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#111977
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Re: Broken Tap
Thanks Alex for the tips. I would like to share that Accusize was very accommodating. Spoke with a live body and a replacement tap is on the way. I have learned a lot from this thread in technique and
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imran
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#111976
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Re: Broken Tap
Hi Imran, I don¡¯t see any clear indication of defect. I assume you are using a cutting fluid and hand operating the tap. I.E., the tap is not mounted in a hand drill, or drill press. Like you, I
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Alex Bowlds
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#111975
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