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    DIY 18 lbs vibratory tumbler

    Got some media: edit: this is a video if you click on it. Just tossed in a chunk of saw cut aluminum. We'll see what happens. On the plus side this thing is pretty quiet. It doesn't looking like it's really "churning" needs more weight? Less weight? Water? or maybe I need to go for the...
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    Which stainless ?

    303 or 416 are "easy to machine" but you should have no problem with whatever you can get your hands on.
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    DIY 18 lbs vibratory tumbler

    Thanks. The bowl came from a 18 lb machine so I'll get 10 lbs and see how that goes.
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    DIY 18 lbs vibratory tumbler

    Should I get 5 lbs to start or will the bowl need to be more full to get the proper action? 10 lbs?
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    DIY 18 lbs vibratory tumbler

    Thanks. I assume the striker mechanism works like a tattoo gun or door bell.
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    DIY 18 lbs vibratory tumbler

    This is my concern, that I won't get the proper type of motion. Could you say more about how this works? Is it like a tattoo gun?
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    DIY 18 lbs vibratory tumbler

    This https://www.mcmaster.com/#47755A21 ? or this https://www.mcmaster.com/#47755A25 ?
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    DIY 18 lbs vibratory tumbler

    Ideally, I can be set up for a variety of parts that will fit in the bowl. I have inside radii down to 1/8" sometimes and 1/4-20 or 10-24 tapped holes in a lot of things. Can you recommend a source?
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    DIY 18 lbs vibratory tumbler

    I bought this vibratory parts loader at an auction a few years ago for cheap. It doesn't have a rotating motor. I ordered a replacement 18 lbs tumbler bowl and I'll stick the two together and see what happens. Sound reasonable? What kind of media should I get? Looking to finish machined...
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    Wheeled planter build and advice needed.

    I built this planter on wheels for our small backyard. The idea is to keep it in the sun but be able to tuck it away if we want to play out there. I originally designed the "floor" boards with no gaps because I read somewhere online that this style of planter takes more water. My FIL and my...
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    42x68 'Iron Horse' Garage/Workshop Build

    I love this thread. Thanks for sharing. At some point I hope you'll share the details of what goes into laying track and building scenery.
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    Looking for experiences on small manual tilting rotary tables

    https://littlemachineshop.com/products/search.php?tabName=Products&term=rotary Can you do it with an angle block, hex collet block, and hex collet?
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    Pole Barn Concrete Slab Insulation and Radiant Head

    Radiantec talks about this insulation method on page 6: http://www.radiantec.com/installation-manuals/design-construction-manual/
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    Festool Meets A "Mechanic"

    Can you post a list of what you bought? I'm more comfortable in metal / cars as well but would like the capability to do wood as well.
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    ceiling height for flush mount in-ground lift

    I found a lot of discussion on ceiling height for 2 and 4 post lifts but nothing specific for flush mount lifts. It seems like most of the flush mount lifts have a rise of about 72". Suburban: 74.4" height, 7.9" ground clearance (lifting points at 12"?). If you use some 6" lift blocks on the...
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    Distributed hydraulic system?

    Thanks for all the thoughts everyone. Seems like as with everything the devil is in the details. I think the hydraulic tubing bender on a cart with quick connects to power a press or other hydraulic tools is definitely workable.
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    Distributed hydraulic system?

    I haven't put a ton of thought into this yet. This flush in ground lift: http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/FM9SL-In-Ground-Lift has a 2hp pump which is probably about the right size for something like this . Seems like having two basically identical systems wastes cost and space. That being...
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