What Did You Buy Today?

[wachuko]

Got it!



And this looks like it can be repaired

 

[Doug Gray]

The thingy is off the whats'it

 

[extropic]

@wachuko

What is the function of the white rectangular part (w/2 fasteners protruding) shrouding the steer wheels?

 

[Steve-F]

That's a keep your foot from getting run over thingy:<)

 

[FOMOGO]

And here I thought it was a scraper for working around horse poo. Mike

That's a keep your foot from getting run over thingy:<)

 

[woodchucker]

Oops: wrong thread sorry.

 

[Nogoingback]

Feedback On A Purchase...

Back in February I posted that I had bought a bottle of cutting oil to reduce the smoke and smell. Seemed OK initially: the smell and
smoke was minimal and as a cutting fluid it seemed fine. But, what I learned was that if it isn't cleaned off everything it
turns into a sticky, hard to remove mess that causes corrosion. Can't recommend this stuff at all: I'm still cleaning it off tool holders
and the nooks and crannies of my chucks. Bought some regular Tap Magic and all is well.

 

[WobblyHand]

Feedback On A Purchase...

Back in February I posted that I had bought a bottle of cutting oil to reduce the smoke and smell. Seemed OK initially: the smell and
smoke was minimal and as a cutting fluid it seemed fine. But, what I learned was that if it isn't cleaned off everything it
turns into a sticky, hard to remove mess that causes corrosion. Can't recommend this stuff at all: I'm still cleaning it off tool holders
and the nooks and crannies of my chucks. Bought some regular Tap Magic and all is well.


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Regular Tap Magic works pretty well, but it smokes and it discolors in the presence of some materials. I have a plastic oil cup and the chips in the oil end up turning it quite dark after a while. It also attacks zinc, and probably other metals. I have found I need to thoroughly remove regular Tap Magic from my drill bits before I put the bits back in a Huot index. If not, it attacks the plating in the index.

I have also tried Anchor Lube which one can dilute with water. That works pretty well and does not smoke. It wipes up with a damp paper towel.

 

[devils4ever]

Yep, that's my experience with Tap Magic. Some metals discolor and some don't. I only use it when I know I can wipe everything down soon after completing the machining.

The only cutting fluid that I found is safe to leave on machines and cutting tools is Boelube. It comes in liquid, paste, and solid forms.

 

[woodchucker]

I guess I don't do enough ... I have never noticed.
I use tap magic EP-Xtra, oatley dark, Mobil 766, Tap Magic Aluminum, Anchor lube, WD40 (for al) and I have not seen staining.
I guess it's the metals I use... I also usually clean off with alcohol or acetone... but I don't remember staining. I'll be on the lookout from now on.