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Pipe Making Part 2: Casting Metal, Cutting and Rolling Metal
This excerpt is taken from a documentary film on the construction of Martin Pasi’s Opus 14, It shows the cutting and rolling of the metal for an organ pipe. This segment was filmed by Mike Cousino in the Pasi Organ Builders shop in Roy, Washington. Part 2 of 6.
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Cutting thru a Metal Shopping Cart??? Dismantle / Cut into pieces?
I need some ideas or info from people that would know what I would need to cut up and dismantle a normal size metal shopping cart like the ones you use at the store.
Will normal 18-24 inch bolt cutters work or would I need something else like a saw?
Mainly want to cut apart the top metal basket portion of the shopping cart might also need to cut the frame into pieces as well.
Not planning on stealing any carts.
Is it relatively easy to cut with a hack saw?
Got a jigsaw or can you borrow one? If so, get a blade that cuts metal for that saw and go to town. It will make smooth cuts for you with ease. Get yourself a few of them (3-4) because they will go dull on you.
For safety, get yourself some ear plugs and some safety glasses. It will also be fairly messy with all the metal shavings so cutting it over a large plastic drop cloth for easy clean up would help a lot.
Metal cutting saws, drill presses, and band saws
Where can I buy used machines for metal cutting in the Philippines?
I need USED grinding machine, milling machine, MC, WEDM for my start-up business. Where can I get these in the Philippines?
Ebay online
KMT Waterjet Systems; Water Jet Cutting at Krando Metal Products
KMT Waterjet Systems utilizing multiple waterjet heads for cutting materials at Krando Metal Products in Broomall, PA.
For more information about KMT Waterjet for cutting metal, http://kmtwaterjet.com/metal-cutting.aspx cutting aluminum and cutting titanium, go to http://kmtwaterjet.com or call 800-826-9274.
KMT Waterjet Systems Inc. introduces the Next Generation of waterjet pumps, an ultra high pressure (UHP) 90,000 PSI/6.200 bar pump. The KMT Streamline™ PRO pump is the solution for manufacturers requiring maximum performance and exceptional value! The pumps are offered with the PRO 60hp for use with one cutting water jet head at 90,000psi or PRO 125hp for use with two cutting heads at 90,000psi.
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KMT Waterjet Systems
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
800-8260-9274
http://kmtwaterjet.com
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As the Clock Turns: Homeowner’s Autumn Checklist
Whatever the weatherman or the almanac says, we know that the warm season really ends with the changing of the clocks to mark the beginning of standard time again. Mornings are suddenly dark and frigid, and we know that winter is upon us. Protect your home and garden investment – by taking some time to batten down the hatches outdoors before the snow flies!
Last chance for repairs
Begin by looking up. Your roof and eaves troughs will need to be in good condition to protect your home in the coming months. In particularly, be sure to clear leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts; if a clog forces melting ice back against the shingles, you’ll be dealing with an ice dam – a serious hazard to the integrity of your roof. While you’re checking the eaves trough, make a visual inspection of the roof itself – looking for loose or broken shingles, or damaged vents. Check your chimney for any loose brick or crumbling mortar. Mortar is temperature-sensitive and difficult to repair as the weather gets cold. Any work on the roof should be considered a two-person job, we should add. Always have a strong adult to steady the ladder for the person working at the roof.
Now is also the time to repair any fence, lattice, or trellis – before the winter winds and ice take their toll.
Tool shed tune-up
Many a fine garden tool has met its demise far too soon, because it has been left outside over the winter. Your yard and garden tools have been working hard this summer, and they’ll be in need of proper care and storage for winter. Begin by removing any caked dirt with a good wire brush; some gardeners prefer using a wire whisk attachment on a power drill. Now’s the time to sharpen any tools that have become blunted by a season’s use: hoe’s, spades, pruners, loppers and saws, if you have them. As you’re cleaning, check your tools carefully for any loose screws or nuts. Finally, spray any metal parts and cutting edges with a good penetrating oil like WD-40. Wooden handles should be wiped with boiled linseed oil to prevent cracking and drying.
Power tools often have special requirements at the end of season. In general, you should change the oil and sparkplugs of any equipment, and have blades sharpened. This can be done professionally if you prefer.
Before the freeze
Garden hoses don’t need much care, and it’s easy to forget about them at the end of the season. But take some time to straighten and drain your hose, and store it in a loose coil or on a reel – not hanging from a nail. Be sure you don’t leave an opportunity for water to enter the hose over the winter months. If you have an irrigation system, be sure to winterize it as well – blowing out the lines to ensure that ice doesn’t have an opportunity to split and break the waterlines below ground. Turn off any outside taps at source, then drain them at the faucet.
Wheelbarrows, carts and wagons; these workhorses also deserve some attention at the end of the season. Touch up any paint chips and treat any rust spots. Give wheels a spray of oil to keep them running smoothly.
Turn on the lights You’ll need your outdoor lighting as the nightfall comes sooner. Take the time to replace bulbs and ensure that any switches and timers are adjusted for the shorter daylight hours.
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Kett KD-200 Metal Cutting Shears – Ohio Power Tool
Kett KD-200 double-cut shear in action, cutting 18 gauge mild steel.
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What is the physics behind cutting a metal rope AKA metal cord.?
My question is multi-part.
1. When you cut a metal rope, what actually happens at an atomic or molecular level? Does the knife slide between molecules or atoms or something? What give a metal it’s particular strength, is it due to the density of the material or mass or something else?
2nd part
Assumptions:
1. Ignore the material the knife is made out of. It is the same for both plans.
2. The same exact amount of force is being applied in plan 1 as in plan 2.
Compare 1 & 2
Plan 1: When you cut a metal cord on the ground with a sharp knife, there is a certian physics involved. You are pressing the knife against the metal cord and against a rock or something. It takes a certain amount of force to cut that rope.
Plan 2: What about if the rope is tied between 2 trees. If you apply the exact same amount of force to cut the rope in that scenario is it easier to cut the metal rope? If so, why. Is it because the bonds of the atoms are being weakend or something. If not, why.
Does anyone know the terms that I need to use in order to research this question properly?
I think that you should be looking at the concepts of molecular bonding/crystal structure in determining strength characteristics.
You should be looking at hardness issues, ( also linked to the above) to determine how one material deforms and exceeds the elastic limit of another material to the point of failure. (there is a point of deformation where structure destruction becomes catastrophic and loss of strength is no longer linear)
You are looking at the molecular level for these events.
Tempering, annealing, etc. are metal treating processes that can effect the values existing within your scenarios.
Ice Skates, What is the Difference?
When you think of ice skates, what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
Is it the pair of blades that glide across the frozen pond in town or the skates that trudge through competitors during an NHL hockey game?
There are numerous reasons why people buy and wear ice skates, from the Olympic ice dancer to the recreational user. While various kinds of skates exist, an assortment of factors separates the skates from one another, in terms of shape, maintenance, and purpose.
Ice skates are really just a pair of boots with blades placed on the bottom. After properly securing this sort of footwear, the ability to glide across a surface made from ice is possible. What we use today are a far cry from the first attempts to move across the ice. It is believed that early man tied leather bands on their feet and then took to the ice. The first official ice skates made in history are thought to have come from animal bones like ox and reindeer.
Different Types of Ice Skates
There are four main kinds of ice skates that individuals use today to achieve a variety of accomplishments, such as professional sports to holiday recreation.
Figure skates that are used to compete in the sport by the same name are often fashioned from stable and very strong metal. Toe picks are placed on the front of the blade to allow the skater to perform jumps. The boot that makes up this type of skate consists of stiff leather that provides protection for the ankle during jumps and other figure skating tricks.
Ice hockey skates are typically made from a molded plastic, leather (usually synthetic), and ballistic nylon. To increase mobility on the ice, hockey ice skates often avoid using molded plastic for the upper portion of the boot. All of the skates used during a hockey game are constructed with safety blades so that injury does not come to the opponent. The exception to this regulation is the goalie’s skates, which is designed in a different manner.
The skates used for racing are often referred to as speed skates, which have longer blades than other selections. In this category, a racer may use a clapper skate, which presents a shoe attached to a blade made with a hinge. For those entering long distance skating, longer blades are placed on the boot with the help of bindings. This type of ice skates is called touring skates (as well as Nordic skates).
The blades of touring skates are about 50 centimeters long and have a rocker that measures close to 25 meters and 1 millimeter wide. It is the length of these that allows more stability for walking on untouched ice that naturally presents uneven distribution. The blades are also easily removable, which proves a convenience.
For the recreational skater, there is a wide range of inexpensive to higher-end options with a variety of bright colors and fancy decoration to choose from. Often, these types of ice skates are much similar to the molded plastic boot associated with inline skates. Depending on where you purchase your pair, they may resemble figure skates or hockey skates.
Additional Differences in Ice Skates The bottom of the blade on modern ice skates offers a crescent-shaped hollow that creates two sharp edges that are parallel on each skate. Varying depths (referred to as the Radius Of Hollow) come into play, where optimal dimensions are influenced through the weight of the skater, as well as the width of the blade. It is the edges of the ice skates that allow skaters to perform a variety of combination moves. When the blades are sharpened, the hollow can be restored. When it comes to speed skates, there is no hollow because this kind of ice skate thrives on a totally flat bottom. The bottom appears squared off with two edges. This is used to increase gliding time without the threat of cutting the ice.
James Johnson
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