What metalworking skills would be easy for me to learn from home?
Q. I have about 500 to spend on equipment- what could I get? I want to teach myself how to make and maintain small working items such as pumps and pistons, and ideally one day would like to build a small metal-hulled boat of my own! Any ideas? Thanks!
Asked by Rover - Tue Jan 15 07:46:57 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Spend some of it on a course first - please do not attempt this sort of thing without some training. Then, the lecturer can also help advise the best variety of equipment. Also, PLEASE make sure you save some for safety equipment - gloves, Goggles, etc!!!
Answered by cuddles_gb - Tue Jan 15 07:50:54 2008
Q. I have about 500 to spend on equipment- what could I get? I want to teach myself how to make and maintain small working items such as pumps and pistons, and ideally one day would like to build a small metal-hulled boat of my own! Any ideas? Thanks!
Asked by Rover - Tue Jan 15 07:46:57 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Spend some of it on a course first - please do not attempt this sort of thing without some training. Then, the lecturer can also help advise the best variety of equipment. Also, PLEASE make sure you save some for safety equipment - gloves, Goggles, etc!!!
Answered by cuddles_gb - Tue Jan 15 07:50:54 2008
how can i find industrial process of manufacture of metalworking oil?
Q. i need the industrial process.
Asked by reza.oil_1363 - Tue Feb 26 07:33:50 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hello Reza... Add TSP ( tri sodium phosphate) to just about any oil with a ratio of about 20parts water to 1 part oil..This water soluble oil is nothing more than a broken molecule of the hydrocarbon chained with the phosphates...now take out about 15 parts of water and you have concentrated the mixture. Add some other blended fluids perhaps paraben or even a colorant and you have made a very simple metal lathe circulated fluid...Its mostly water anyway. Now if the process goes to a higher level were the metal is cold worked or is annealed at lower temps for long periods. You may want to change the viscosity by choosing a completely different base. The base i have been describing here is 5w-10w mineral petrolatum..Its a pretty easy… [cont.]
Answered by Edesigner - Tue Feb 26 23:29:40 2008
Q. i need the industrial process.
Asked by reza.oil_1363 - Tue Feb 26 07:33:50 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hello Reza... Add TSP ( tri sodium phosphate) to just about any oil with a ratio of about 20parts water to 1 part oil..This water soluble oil is nothing more than a broken molecule of the hydrocarbon chained with the phosphates...now take out about 15 parts of water and you have concentrated the mixture. Add some other blended fluids perhaps paraben or even a colorant and you have made a very simple metal lathe circulated fluid...Its mostly water anyway. Now if the process goes to a higher level were the metal is cold worked or is annealed at lower temps for long periods. You may want to change the viscosity by choosing a completely different base. The base i have been describing here is 5w-10w mineral petrolatum..Its a pretty easy… [cont.]
Answered by Edesigner - Tue Feb 26 23:29:40 2008
How hard would it be to learn welding? There is alot of metalworking and science behind it, I have found.?
Q. How hard would it be to learn welding? There is alot of metalworking and science behind it, I have found.?
Asked by Shally tally - Tue Jan 29 00:53:37 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I do multiple types of welding from SMAW to GMAW to GTAW. I learned SMAW (also called stick welding) when I first started years ago which was not easy. It took me two or three days to learn how to strike an arc without sticking to the material with the rod. However, after taking night classes four days out of the week for most of the summer, I had most of it down without a problem. Once you learn any type of welding, you can let that experience help teach you any other type of welding. The motion for stick welding is the same that use used in GMAW. All welding consists of paying attention to the molten pool of the weld to gauge travel speed, heat input, etc. It just takes time, but once you learn it, welding is like riding a bike. You… [cont.]
Answered by Paul S. - Fri Feb 1 18:44:45 2008
Q. How hard would it be to learn welding? There is alot of metalworking and science behind it, I have found.?
Asked by Shally tally - Tue Jan 29 00:53:37 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I do multiple types of welding from SMAW to GMAW to GTAW. I learned SMAW (also called stick welding) when I first started years ago which was not easy. It took me two or three days to learn how to strike an arc without sticking to the material with the rod. However, after taking night classes four days out of the week for most of the summer, I had most of it down without a problem. Once you learn any type of welding, you can let that experience help teach you any other type of welding. The motion for stick welding is the same that use used in GMAW. All welding consists of paying attention to the molten pool of the weld to gauge travel speed, heat input, etc. It just takes time, but once you learn it, welding is like riding a bike. You… [cont.]
Answered by Paul S. - Fri Feb 1 18:44:45 2008
I want to know what jobs can I get with a Advanced Certificate in Precision Metalworking??
Q. I will have my certificate by the end of the year.
Asked by kevin_binion - Tue Mar 27 00:24:51 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Here are some other occupations that you could enter if you what with your training machine setters, operators, and tenders metal and plastic. Another occupation that requires precision and skill in working with metal is welding, soldering, and brazing workers. Like tool and die makers, assemblers and fabricators assemble complex machinery. When measuring parts, tool and die makers use some of the same tools and equipment that inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers use in their jobs.
Answered by Wicked - Fri Mar 30 20:38:27 2007
Q. I will have my certificate by the end of the year.
Asked by kevin_binion - Tue Mar 27 00:24:51 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Here are some other occupations that you could enter if you what with your training machine setters, operators, and tenders metal and plastic. Another occupation that requires precision and skill in working with metal is welding, soldering, and brazing workers. Like tool and die makers, assemblers and fabricators assemble complex machinery. When measuring parts, tool and die makers use some of the same tools and equipment that inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers use in their jobs.
Answered by Wicked - Fri Mar 30 20:38:27 2007
When Brekshire Hathway purchased Iscar metalworking companies, is that a vertical, parallel or congolomerate?
Q. When Brekshire Hathway purchased Iscar metalworking companies, is that a vertical, parallel or congolomerate?
Asked by jason - Wed Apr 1 20:57:41 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would call it a conglomerate. They are in a lot of diverse businesses.
Answered by jeff410 - Wed Apr 1 22:39:08 2009
Q. When Brekshire Hathway purchased Iscar metalworking companies, is that a vertical, parallel or congolomerate?
Asked by jason - Wed Apr 1 20:57:41 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would call it a conglomerate. They are in a lot of diverse businesses.
Answered by jeff410 - Wed Apr 1 22:39:08 2009
Entry level metalworking tools?
Q. I have a 20' piece of 3" x 1.5" x 0.125" aluminum rectangular tube that I need to cut into various lengths. I currently have no metalworking tools, what would be a decent low cost tool to cut this piece with?
Asked by yendis - Thu Jul 9 20:08:07 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You'd cut that 0.125 easy with a hack saw and using a sliding square like this would give you square cuts.
Answered by Bluemason - Thu Jul 9 20:25:28 2009
Q. I have a 20' piece of 3" x 1.5" x 0.125" aluminum rectangular tube that I need to cut into various lengths. I currently have no metalworking tools, what would be a decent low cost tool to cut this piece with?
Asked by yendis - Thu Jul 9 20:08:07 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You'd cut that 0.125 easy with a hack saw and using a sliding square like this would give you square cuts.
Answered by Bluemason - Thu Jul 9 20:25:28 2009
Steel grade and thickness for making plate armor?
Q. I'm planning to do some hobby metalworking and thought I'll start with making a medieval style plate armor breastplate. I need to know what sort and thickness of steel grade is best for cold forming. Also, any tips or information sites that can be provided on armorsmithing will be greatly appreciated!
Asked by Kevin - Mon Mar 8 12:03:17 2010 - - 0 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I'm planning to do some hobby metalworking and thought I'll start with making a medieval style plate armor breastplate. I need to know what sort and thickness of steel grade is best for cold forming. Also, any tips or information sites that can be provided on armorsmithing will be greatly appreciated!
Asked by Kevin - Mon Mar 8 12:03:17 2010 - - 0 Answers - 0 Comments
What's the difference between a chasing and ball peen hammer?
Q. Some of my metalworking/jewelry-maki ng books call for a ball peen hammer, and some for a chasing hammer... is one just a fancy name for the other or are they two distinct hammers? Are they generally interchangeable in metalwork? I generally work with nickel-silver and sterling silver wire.
Asked by Jadxia - Wed Sep 24 21:11:21 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This chasing hammer has 1-1/4" head diameter (32mm). Designed with a flat head for striking chasing tool with one side flat and the other round for riveting and designing. The ball bppen hammer all-purpose hammer is used for flattening, shaping, and removing dents. Made of forged high carbon steel which provides extra durability with hardwood handles . By the way your question is on the page if yoy go into google under chasing and ball peen hammers. It was there at 10:20pm
Answered by Mommiedearest - Wed Sep 24 22:21:42 2008
Q. Some of my metalworking/jewelry-maki ng books call for a ball peen hammer, and some for a chasing hammer... is one just a fancy name for the other or are they two distinct hammers? Are they generally interchangeable in metalwork? I generally work with nickel-silver and sterling silver wire.
Asked by Jadxia - Wed Sep 24 21:11:21 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This chasing hammer has 1-1/4" head diameter (32mm). Designed with a flat head for striking chasing tool with one side flat and the other round for riveting and designing. The ball bppen hammer all-purpose hammer is used for flattening, shaping, and removing dents. Made of forged high carbon steel which provides extra durability with hardwood handles . By the way your question is on the page if yoy go into google under chasing and ball peen hammers. It was there at 10:20pm
Answered by Mommiedearest - Wed Sep 24 22:21:42 2008
I want to learn to make titanium jewelry?
Q. Well, specifically hair sticks, but I have no idea how to start. I worked with pewter a long time ago - my dad and I used to make little pewter soldiers using a melt-and-pour technique. We tried lost wax casting with less than stellar results. So where can I go to learn about metalworking/metalsmithin g techniques and specifically about working with titanium? Please recommend any books, websites, or even classes in the Sacramento, CA area.
Asked by MyFireElf - Thu Mar 20 17:32:52 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. firemountaingems.com. They have all the supplies as well as instructions for tons of projects.
Answered by suzanne g - Thu Mar 20 17:37:27 2008
Q. Well, specifically hair sticks, but I have no idea how to start. I worked with pewter a long time ago - my dad and I used to make little pewter soldiers using a melt-and-pour technique. We tried lost wax casting with less than stellar results. So where can I go to learn about metalworking/metalsmithin g techniques and specifically about working with titanium? Please recommend any books, websites, or even classes in the Sacramento, CA area.
Asked by MyFireElf - Thu Mar 20 17:32:52 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. firemountaingems.com. They have all the supplies as well as instructions for tons of projects.
Answered by suzanne g - Thu Mar 20 17:37:27 2008
name four categories of machine tools used in metalworking.?
Q. Technology of machine tools sixth edition by Steve F. Krar
Asked by Anthony G - Wed Mar 14 22:07:25 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. welder shears lathe saw No clue if those categories are the ones used in your book, but if you could kindly open it where the index is, you can find that out very easily. At least if you can read this answer, you must have learned reading, though I am wondering
Answered by eintigerchen - Thu Mar 15 16:52:52 2007
Q. Technology of machine tools sixth edition by Steve F. Krar
Asked by Anthony G - Wed Mar 14 22:07:25 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. welder shears lathe saw No clue if those categories are the ones used in your book, but if you could kindly open it where the index is, you can find that out very easily. At least if you can read this answer, you must have learned reading, though I am wondering
Answered by eintigerchen - Thu Mar 15 16:52:52 2007
Does anybody know where I can find a college or university that offers this?
Q. I'm looking for a college or university that may offer courses on parapsychology or metalworking. I know of trade schools (for blacksmithing), but I'm looking more specifically for silver- and gold-smithing. The second one is more serious, the first one is just a curiosity. It's something that interests me.
Asked by kxaltli - Tue Apr 15 20:07:23 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I'm looking for a college or university that may offer courses on parapsychology or metalworking. I know of trade schools (for blacksmithing), but I'm looking more specifically for silver- and gold-smithing. The second one is more serious, the first one is just a curiosity. It's something that interests me.
Asked by kxaltli - Tue Apr 15 20:07:23 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
What is the reason of corrosion problems?
Q. I work with metalworking fluids,oils and they are used in grinding,honing,lapping.t hread... etc. operations. But,rust and corrosion problems has started in some machines. How can i chase the rust?or how can i stop the rust? please help me..
Asked by charmy - Wed Sep 12 03:48:32 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Anticorrosion paint should be the best solution (Epoxy-based ones are just great). For all moving parts, keep them greased.
Answered by Winterhunter - Wed Sep 12 05:38:32 2007
Q. I work with metalworking fluids,oils and they are used in grinding,honing,lapping.t hread... etc. operations. But,rust and corrosion problems has started in some machines. How can i chase the rust?or how can i stop the rust? please help me..
Asked by charmy - Wed Sep 12 03:48:32 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Anticorrosion paint should be the best solution (Epoxy-based ones are just great). For all moving parts, keep them greased.
Answered by Winterhunter - Wed Sep 12 05:38:32 2007
Metalworking lathe does not work?
Q. I have a Cummins 7x12 mini metal lathe. It is a great machine but the motor speed controller has died. The motor on the lathe only runs at full speed or sometimes won't run at all. The motor will run normal for a while but then it will die without blowing the fuse. I replaced the rheostat and both MOSFET transistors already and nothing has changed. I don't want to try to replace anything on the speed control anymore because of how easy the machine broke when the problems started happening. I was machining aluminum stock with a sharp cutter when the cutter took to deep of a cut and got stuck around the workpiece. The motor instantly shut down and I figured all that had happened was that the fuse had failed. I replaced the 4amp fuse with a… [cont.]
Asked by anonymous - Fri Jun 20 12:34:13 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, as you know, wood routers run MUCH faster than metal lathes. Now that doesn't exclude your being able to use the controller from the router, but it doesn't mean it's a slam dunk, either. We simply do not have enough information to difinitively say whether you can use your router controller for your lathe - we would need more information about each of the motors in question.
Answered by Craigory - Fri Jun 20 17:35:31 2008
Q. I have a Cummins 7x12 mini metal lathe. It is a great machine but the motor speed controller has died. The motor on the lathe only runs at full speed or sometimes won't run at all. The motor will run normal for a while but then it will die without blowing the fuse. I replaced the rheostat and both MOSFET transistors already and nothing has changed. I don't want to try to replace anything on the speed control anymore because of how easy the machine broke when the problems started happening. I was machining aluminum stock with a sharp cutter when the cutter took to deep of a cut and got stuck around the workpiece. The motor instantly shut down and I figured all that had happened was that the fuse had failed. I replaced the 4amp fuse with a… [cont.]
Asked by anonymous - Fri Jun 20 12:34:13 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, as you know, wood routers run MUCH faster than metal lathes. Now that doesn't exclude your being able to use the controller from the router, but it doesn't mean it's a slam dunk, either. We simply do not have enough information to difinitively say whether you can use your router controller for your lathe - we would need more information about each of the motors in question.
Answered by Craigory - Fri Jun 20 17:35:31 2008
what is a mist coolant?
Q. used in machineshops, metalworking.
Asked by denbasa - Wed Jun 14 19:14:52 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the unit uses compressed air with a tube submerged in a resavoir of water and a special misting solution.the compressed air draws the coolant out of the resavoir to create a mist that cools the tool you are working with off
Answered by duncad1 - Wed Jun 14 19:51:44 2006
Q. used in machineshops, metalworking.
Asked by denbasa - Wed Jun 14 19:14:52 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the unit uses compressed air with a tube submerged in a resavoir of water and a special misting solution.the compressed air draws the coolant out of the resavoir to create a mist that cools the tool you are working with off
Answered by duncad1 - Wed Jun 14 19:51:44 2006
Is there any better water other than tap water to mix with car coolant for the 50% mix?
Q. This site suggests: "Tap water contains minerals that can harm your coolant" I was just wondering if there was a better form of treated / pure / distilled / evian water to use? Thanks.
Asked by Joe Bloggs - Tue May 22 09:55:51 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You should never use tap water in a radiator under any circumstances. The easiest method would to be buying the pre-mixed antifreeze. It is already at the right 50/50 concentration and can be used as it comes out of the bottle. I know what you are thinking, "Why would I pay for water?". The answer is the same reason you buy bottled water to drink. If you insist on buying the concentrate and mixing your own, use distilled water.
Answered by oklatom - Tue May 22 10:04:25 2007
Q. This site suggests: "Tap water contains minerals that can harm your coolant" I was just wondering if there was a better form of treated / pure / distilled / evian water to use? Thanks.
Asked by Joe Bloggs - Tue May 22 09:55:51 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You should never use tap water in a radiator under any circumstances. The easiest method would to be buying the pre-mixed antifreeze. It is already at the right 50/50 concentration and can be used as it comes out of the bottle. I know what you are thinking, "Why would I pay for water?". The answer is the same reason you buy bottled water to drink. If you insist on buying the concentrate and mixing your own, use distilled water.
Answered by oklatom - Tue May 22 10:04:25 2007
what is high speed insert?
Q. used in metalworking,machineshop
Asked by denbasa - Wed Jun 14 21:33:34 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I believe you are referring to hight speed steel tools. While not as strong as carbide inserts, high speed steel can be used to machine a wide variety of materials, plastic, steel, etc. Most high speed steel tooling are not inserts but just plain metal pieces. I am most familiar with 1/4" by 1/4" tooling that you can grind to shape for whatever machining you are attempting to do.
Answered by pick013 - Fri Jun 16 14:35:23 2006
Q. used in metalworking,machineshop
Asked by denbasa - Wed Jun 14 21:33:34 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I believe you are referring to hight speed steel tools. While not as strong as carbide inserts, high speed steel can be used to machine a wide variety of materials, plastic, steel, etc. Most high speed steel tooling are not inserts but just plain metal pieces. I am most familiar with 1/4" by 1/4" tooling that you can grind to shape for whatever machining you are attempting to do.
Answered by pick013 - Fri Jun 16 14:35:23 2006
When people use the expression, "ball peen hammer"?
Q. what exactly does that MEAN? I know what a ball peen hammer is, yadda yadda metalworking blah blah, but it's used sarcastically... has anyone else ever heard this expression used? What the heck does it mean??
Asked by The Good Left Undone no more - Fri Sep 18 21:16:59 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ball peen hammer is different than a claw hammer which has a claw to remove nails the ball peen hammer has a rounded end that can be reversed to hammer a smaller target all the best
Answered by tom4bucs - Fri Sep 18 21:25:23 2009
Q. what exactly does that MEAN? I know what a ball peen hammer is, yadda yadda metalworking blah blah, but it's used sarcastically... has anyone else ever heard this expression used? What the heck does it mean??
Asked by The Good Left Undone no more - Fri Sep 18 21:16:59 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ball peen hammer is different than a claw hammer which has a claw to remove nails the ball peen hammer has a rounded end that can be reversed to hammer a smaller target all the best
Answered by tom4bucs - Fri Sep 18 21:25:23 2009
Which JOBS (trades) earn the most money after technical SCHOOL ?
Q. * Automotive, General Motors * Automotive Technology * Cabinetry/Millwork * Electrical Technology * Fire Science Technology * Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning * Home and Building Remodeling * Industrial Maintenance Technology - Mechatronics * Independent Electrical Contractors * Precision Metalworking * Welding also, what are some PROS/CONS of an HVAC career ??
Asked by J . T . - Sat Nov 1 22:30:41 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. HVAC business comes in seasons. You work your "butt" off for half the year, and then scrape along for the other half. Mechatronics is an excellent field to get into right now. As for the rest, I suggest you check out a site that ranks jobs by earnings and education required. You may also be interested in the Occupational Outlook Handbook which covers other important factors, such as demand, working conditions, etc...
Answered by Dave P - Sat Nov 1 22:42:01 2008
Q. * Automotive, General Motors * Automotive Technology * Cabinetry/Millwork * Electrical Technology * Fire Science Technology * Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning * Home and Building Remodeling * Industrial Maintenance Technology - Mechatronics * Independent Electrical Contractors * Precision Metalworking * Welding also, what are some PROS/CONS of an HVAC career ??
Asked by J . T . - Sat Nov 1 22:30:41 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. HVAC business comes in seasons. You work your "butt" off for half the year, and then scrape along for the other half. Mechatronics is an excellent field to get into right now. As for the rest, I suggest you check out a site that ranks jobs by earnings and education required. You may also be interested in the Occupational Outlook Handbook which covers other important factors, such as demand, working conditions, etc...
Answered by Dave P - Sat Nov 1 22:42:01 2008
The division of labor within Neolithic towns resulted from..?
Q. a. agricultural surplus b. urbanization c. military conquest d. metalworking technology e. ritual imperatives I put down B, but I have a feeling it might be A.
Asked by TheOneOfLight - Mon Mar 10 23:09:53 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it's b
Answered by jay - Mon Mar 10 23:25:15 2008
Q. a. agricultural surplus b. urbanization c. military conquest d. metalworking technology e. ritual imperatives I put down B, but I have a feeling it might be A.
Asked by TheOneOfLight - Mon Mar 10 23:09:53 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it's b
Answered by jay - Mon Mar 10 23:25:15 2008
hobby to successful profession?
Q. ok. i have the following talents. im trying to pick one to focus on and get it good enough to make money (Ex. good @ tennis-->Juniors) wrestling LAX drawing (specifically cartooning and sci-fi and fantasy medieval) woodworking metalworking rockclimbing any school subject please translate some of these into successful side jobs to make money. i've thought about teaching art classes, but im only 15 and not quite there yet. any further, related talents are acceptable
Asked by InvdrZim - Sun Dec 28 18:32:31 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. ok. i have the following talents. im trying to pick one to focus on and get it good enough to make money (Ex. good @ tennis-->Juniors) wrestling LAX drawing (specifically cartooning and sci-fi and fantasy medieval) woodworking metalworking rockclimbing any school subject please translate some of these into successful side jobs to make money. i've thought about teaching art classes, but im only 15 and not quite there yet. any further, related talents are acceptable
Asked by InvdrZim - Sun Dec 28 18:32:31 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
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