Recent content by oldskool ron

I paint a lot with rattle cans an also with the real stuff guns compressor ect but when I do a set of tins for a bike if I use rattle paint I make a home meade oven .in my home I have my own small bathroom which has a door to the outdoor area .I close the door to my bedroom an set up a small...

just wondering what the rest of the world uses for fluids in their lathes an drills ect I use a mix of 1 part soluble oil , 1 part atf and 10 parts water .works great an the drill n cutting bits stay sharper longer .cheers

ive never used vinegar but always use molasiss I do a 6 part water 1 part molasis an get great results .as you said it is bit slow but so am I so its suits me plus I get the goo cheap as im in the rural sector .another thing I use on slight rusty bits is some steelwool with soap in it and some...

I GET ALOT OF IDEAS FROM MY DAD BUT HE HAS BEEN PRETTY CROOK SINCE B4 CHRISTMAS .I NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT OF SALT EITHER BUT IT WORKS GREAT . I SPOSE ITS LIKE SAND IN PIPE TO MAKE NICE FLOWING BENDS ON EXHAUST PIPES .THE ORBITAL SANDER TRICK I USE WHEN BLEEDING BRAKES ON ALOT OF THE HARLEYS...

mm ive learnt more from this forum in the hours ive been a member .I make a lot of copper oil lines and brake lines for old Harleys and triumphs .the best way ive found is block off one end fill with table salt and hold a orbital sander on it for few seconds so the salt falls to fill the air...

only new to this forum an is a great place to answer your question in Australia you cant buy any bits off the quik release racks ect .you must buy the whole setup ive tried in America in Harleys head office and basically got nowhere maybe cause im an aussie lol .I was goin to make some custom...