Guy
Not just, quote "they might consider bolting aluminum to the top of it for a more easily-scrapable surface..."
It would remove a lot of the ring out of the steel. Which equates to vibration.
My $0.02
Nelson Collar
--- On Thu, 1/27/11, GuyW <guyiii@cox.net> wrote:
From: GuyW <guyiii@cox.net>
Subject: Re: [gingery_machines] Gingery lathe...
To: gingery_machines@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 6:04 PM
If someone uses steel box tubing (or steel I-beam, or STEEL...) they might
consider bolting aluminum to the top of it for a more easily-scrapable
surface...
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Dammeyer" <johnd@autoartisans.com>
To: <gingery_machines@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 4:59 PM
Subject: RE: [gingery_machines] Gingery lathe...
>I bought 2" box tubing to replace my aluminium ways. Never did finish
> that. The biggest problem you will have is scraping it flat. Much
> tougher material compared to aluminium.
>
> John
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>> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 9:26 AM
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>> Subject: [gingery_machines] Gingery lathe...
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>> hello everyone im new here and wanted to know about the
>> Gingery lathe...i wanted to know if instead of casting the
>> bed if i could use steel square tubing and if i can what type
>> would be good and where i can get it...
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>> also the ways what type of steel would i need? i've been
>> googling steel plate and i go to sites and im not sure what
>> steel is right for what i want it for...i havent finished my
>> foundry yet...im using an old air compressor tank...got the
>> bottom and lid done all i need is the refractory not sure
>> where to get it though...
>>
>> did anyone mix there own or did anyone buy it already made
>> and if so where did u buy it? thanks guys i really like
>> this group and all projects and pictures are really nice!!
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