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I used a candle warmer once and that was the last time. The time got away from me and I found the plastic bottle had start to melt and epoxy was all over the place. I now just set them in from a small heater during the winter months or I nuke them during the summer months if need be ( actually spring and fall).
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Jim, Is there a cost for the poster? Thanks
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It has been my understanding that these are rods that my have been broken in two some how, i.e. stepped on or slammed etc. The factory will deface them by removing the decals, crating them up, and then sell the lot. If rod was returned for a broken guide they will repair under warranty and send back.
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I would use a hair dryer and place by hand on the backside of the guide while the rod is turning. By this I mean the rod is in my rod lathe turning and is between the hair dryer and my hand. That way I can monitor the heat while applying. The hair dryer will not get as hot as a heat gun.
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bill boettcher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It will be like permagloss yet can be adjusted as > to set time Unlike permagloss > This is nice - Bill, How do apply your coating when you use it? Also do you use it as a total replace for all of your thread wrap finish? Do you find it to be flexible so cracking isn't a problem. Thanks
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Michael Danek Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > This is interesting: > > what-is-amine-blush.aspx Thanks for posting the link. Very interesting, no mention of CO2 being a contributing factor.
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I had a small DC motor failed on me that was a direct connection to the rod chuck. Sometimes a belt and sometimes the motor.
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > s I purchased some of these a couple of years ago because the client wanted them and found them, but I would not recommend them. The finish is very durable and comes off easily. Just my 2 pennies.
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Brandon, > Just as part of routine maintenance, check the > belts for signs of aging or cracking. > > Always keep a spare belt on hand for all of your > machines. > > Another thing that I generally do, is to keep an > eye on the finish for at least the first hour. > Normall
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Off blank. I have various sizes for mandrills made from steel rods. I also shopped garage sales for old rods that I can turn into framers. I have a large selection to pick from so final reaming is a snap. I also have various sizes in drill bits to match blank diameters.
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I agree with what others have said. My concern was that if someone is suggestion to do something a certain way or that a certain way works for them. Then someone tries it don't get the same results if might be that they weren't told the "whole" story about the technique. Like in this situation about getting a rock hard finish in 6 hours if they mix their epoxy correctly might not be
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Roger, when giving this advice can you also include what your room temperature is? I know that in my situation I have a fairly cool basement and my finish is still tacky in the morning when I apply it the evening before.
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What size shaft do the Irwin bits have? Are they small enough to fit the 1/4" hole?
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None
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Chop saw (power mitre saw) with tape wrapped around showing the cut line.
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If the dent is in the butt cap, I will leave the butt cap off until the very end and then put it on. I will use a plastic butt cap if I need the extra diameter to work in the dryer and then just take it off and put the final one on when done with the rod.
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You will achieve a more constant heat if the heat source is tied to a thermostat. You mentioned that the temperature can flucuate so you heat should flow that if you need a constant temp. Most likely you just need to elevate your overall curing temp.
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What you need to do is experiment with them. What I've learned is that burnish only the bottom your finished tiger will likely have more vertical stripes. If you burnish the bottom and top (opposite directions to each other) you will achieve more disturbance between the two thread layers and greater effects.
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Congratulation on a fine new baby boy and a nice looking family!
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Jim Ising Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Roger I don't think all this is about GPS for KR. > It has degenerated or maybe I should say elevated > itself to a much larger philosophical endeavor. > And Thanks for the kudos, "quite close" for any > guide layout system is plenty good enough for me! I agree Jim!
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I had some trouble at first ,but it is there.
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Thanks Jim for sharing the information. I thought it was easy before, but this is silly easy now.
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John Cates Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Gentlemen > > Flex Coat Guide Foot Adhesive is the BOMB! > > Check out the video link below > > > nal-videos/mastering-guide-foot-adhesive/ John, how well does the guide stay on using the adhesive while test casting?
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Double post.
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Possibly because of the added weight.
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