POTD- PROJECT OF THE DAY: What Did You Make In Your Shop Today?

[Firstram]

Turned out really nice!

Where do you get the rust bluing compound? Is this something you made, or purchased? The first time I heard of it was a LONG time ago, and have been intrigued ever since. Have a recipe, but have never actually tried it.

I used vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and a little salt mixed right in a spray bottle. I boiled the parts to warm them and sprayed with the solution as soon as the water evaporated. Give everything an hour or two to rust and boil the rusty parts. Wash the oil out of fine steel wool with acetone, gently card the loose rust off and spray the warm parts again. The Emmert got 3 rounds and the Athol got 2.

I did use Birchwood Casey Perma Blue on all of small steel hardware. I think it looks a little too blue on cast iron, the rust method ends up closer to black.

Wear rubber gloves throughout the entire process, any oil contamination will cause uneven rusting.
To finish I used, 1 part Boiled Linseed Oil to 2 parts mineral spirits applied to hot parts. Let it soak in and wipe off all the excess. I spread the used rags out on a gravel area behind my shop to safely dry.

 

[woodchucker]

Took a woodworking break to make a removable battery pack hanger for a pack on my Bosch Router, for some LED's I am adding. I'll show pics when complete of that. But today I made this. I used some scrap AL, yea it has holes, but I don't care. This will also become a heat sink for the regulator I'll be using as well.

 

[woodchucker]

well, aside from attaching the wire to the holder (probably will use hot glue), it's done, and working well.
I used an R/C connector since I have many from old planes that I ripped out. I just looked at the pics and will see if I still have a problem with the shrink tubing pulling back from the regulator.

 

[dkemppai]

But today I made this.

Home made dovetail cutter?

Linear regulators are so easy, but do generate that heat. I've been running some of the small/cheap chinese import switching regulators for this kinda stuff. Around a ~$1.50 each, you can afford to keep a few around.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334975740008
https://www.ebay.com/itm/315042914818

 

[wachuko]

Home made dovetail cutter?

Linear regulators are so easy, but do generate that heat. I've been running some of the small/cheap chinese import switching regulators for this kinda stuff. Around a ~$1.50 each, you can afford to keep a few around.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334975740008
https://www.ebay.com/itm/315042914818

I had the same question. Can't tell if it is homemade or something he bought like that.

@woodchucker those two parts came out great.

 

[rabler]

I've been running some of the small/cheap chinese import switching regulators for this kinda stuff.

Probably goes without saying, but less heat means longer battery life.

 

[woodchucker]

Home made dovetail cutter?

Linear regulators are so easy, but do generate that heat. I've been running some of the small/cheap chinese import switching regulators for this kinda stuff. Around a ~$1.50 each, you can afford to keep a few around.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334975740008
https://www.ebay.com/itm/315042914818

No, it's not homemade, it was a nice PTD double ended. I wanted a buck, but after thinking about it, decided a regulator was all that was needed. simple

 

[DeadGuyAle]

Starting the "How am I going to do this" process.
Removal of the taper pin remnant from the bed.

3/8" x 12" plate will be the base for the mag drill
5/16" dowel used to gage parallel, this is with .003 shims. Couple more thousands should bring it into "close enough" region for a 3/4" deep hole. Thinking I'll also face flat with a 3/8" end mill.

Then I need find center and drill and tap for #12 x 24 stud.
Prior to that, can use this as an excuse to pickup some spotting drills

 

[Dhal22]

well, aside from attaching the wire to the holder (probably will use hot glue), it's done, and working well.
I used an R/C connector since I have many from old planes that I ripped out. I just looked at the pics and will see if I still have a problem with the shrink tubing pulling back from the regulator.

What type of old planes? I have dozens of 80’s classic pattern planes

 

[woodchucker]

I flew Sailplanes (Gliders for others) pretty much exclusively, and competed. Local, nationally, F3B all across the country, Team Selections. I would rarely sell a plane, I would wear it out. It's a competitive tool, so practice , practice, practice.. They take a beating. Landings are critical, to the inch and stress a plane like a hammer and nail.
Launch stresses a plane tremendously due to the heavy loading we put on them to get the most altitude.