till now electrode 1,5 mm consum is 5 kg…with a while i learn welding with sticks…
now i have MTC electrodes, those works really fine…before i have had asian stuff, those were not so good, when ignites coatings fall of and stick makes short circuit
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the old oil bath filter have had a mouse nest on, and there was a bit rusted through…
also, why not making a new one?
i have not found brewery or distillery stainless sponge in internet, so i think to make them from polyethylene plastic on the turner from a thicker pe -pipe…the same material as i use for my rubber hose connections on the carburettors…this makes really fine long curled chips…cost nothing, simplest way in the outback…
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Hi Giorgio, pedal turner? Is it a metal lathe pedal powered?
I’ve only seen wood lathes pedal powered.
As for the plastic, is it the type sturdy water plastic hose (PEM)? If so it whitstands oil pretty good, can be little softer in the beginning, and slightly harder with long use, but not hard/ brittle (just my observations)
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hi göran, yes it is originally for metal lathe, prisma guiding, cross support for tools…
i think it is definitely before 1900…upper belt wheel from oak wood, originally with leather belt, round shaped…the original lathe chuck was worn out, so i replaced it…
a very useful engine for me, in his story it was used after metal working from a little home industry from brothers what made grain wind cleaning engines from wood, they have had thirty years ago their sawmill with the energy from a old steam engine…
i use it also for metal drilling, when lathing thicker metal pieces is helpful when my son helps…2 man power…2 mp…energy crisis resistant…
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Fantastic machine Giorgio, i like it, total energy independent.
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