Tolerances and fit calculations
Whilst looking for tables of tolerances and fits for my clock spindles, I stumbled upon Mitcalc. This is a series of Excel spreadsheets that simplify engineering calculations. The sheets provide a simple interface to select and enter parameters and displays
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Tags: Tolerances
Best tip to save $20
Q: What is your best tip for saving $20 asked Economag.A: Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty. The best way of saving a bit of money is to make and fix things yourself. For example: Repair a brass
Posted in: Repairs
Clock shafts
Like any normal clock, the topsy turvey clocks requires two concentric spindles. The original spindle sizes were 1.6mm and 3.3mm to fit the hands. The size needed for the gear wheels I purchased was 4mm. The lengths need to be
Posted in: Drilling, Machining, Topsy Turvy Clock
Sealant beading tool
I hate working with silicone sealant.It smells terrible.It’s a pain to wash off your skin.It doesn’t go where you want it to.It gets very messy very quickly. So when I had to seal up around the freshly lain lino, it
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Tags: Tools
Welding Stainless Sheet
I ordered some 1.2mm stainless steel sheet for my bathroom refit and due to a mis-communication it came with predrilled holes. As I did not have time to order new, to fill them I decided to TIG weld them. The
Posted in: Welding
Materials: Stainless Steel
Resin Vacuum Casting
I first heard of @ResinVC when someone shared a picture of some special mold opening pliers. The process uses a vacuum chamber in which resin mixed and then poured into a flexible mould. Because of the lack of air you
Posted in: Interview
Tags: vacuum casting
Sable & Ox – providing artists with access to new markets and digital marketing
I was introduced to Sable & Ox via twitter a few months back and since then have been admiring some of the excellent sculpture, furniture and automata showcased on the site. Sable & Ox work with independent, UK based artists
Posted in: Inspiration, Sculpture
Tags: gallery
Materials Rack
For the shower room renovation the builder recommended water proof concrete backer boards for the cubicle. After a long chat with the man at the counter at the DIY store I managed to get these ordered and delivered at the
Posted in: Woodworking
Tags: Home Improvements, Scrap
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
