Recent content by DenisG

I wonder how they make allowances for thermal expansion for those metal panels? We had siding done with wood composite panels and they left gaps between the boards to allow for expansion. Can't imagine what happens in hot Texas sun.

Luthier tool.

CA sprays used on battlefield wounds in Vietnam War (1966 - Dr. Harry Coover): https://www.straightdope.com/21343325/was-super-glue-invented-to-seal-battle-wounds-in-vietnam

https://www.hcrcnow.com/how-to-measure-seals

You might want to consider minimum edge distance: https://www.hilti.com/content/dam/urgent-folder/w1/pdf/anchors/kwik-bolts/Product%20Technical%20Guide%20Excerpt%20for%20KB-TZ2%20Expansion%20Anchors%20(Allowable%20Stress%20Design).pdf

Patternmakers vise:

Here's something similar: http://www.devinmfg.com/LP500-6.html

Ok, but it still looks like it's on hallucinogens.

Some installations use spill switches to shut off the furnace - https://www.heathome.org/guide-to-barometric-damper/ ... but, good luck with your choice!

The bench with the blue paint reminds me of Jim Ignatowski from "Taxi".

You might want to look at barometric dampers: https://hvacsolutionsdirect.com/catalog/Dampers-Draft-Control/Barometric-Draft-Damper

There are model engineering groups around the country that have members who refurbish old machine tools. Make contacts. There's one in Maryland: http://www.fcsme.org/

Recovery dampers are used to prevent whipping of tow lines: https://www.roundforge.com/articles/recovery-dampers/ You can also use a big wet heavy blanket (mover's blanket).

If you want simple plain bearings, look for "thrust washers" - https://www.mcmaster.com/thrust-washers/

Here's a CGA selection chart for various gases: https://allsafe.net/cga-fittings-chart/