Forum: Technical Discussion
02-06-2016, 13:45
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Re: Is Welding Worth It?
If you use thin sheet alum it can sometimes be better to weld. Though usable, rivets and bolts could rip out or bend the metal. A long weld, not just a spot weld, has more surface area connecting the...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
02-06-2016, 13:24
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Replies: 93
Views: 7,704
Re: Most underrated/undervalued tools
I agree, but if you use them correctly they become highly valuable. I made a aluminum hub to fit onto a window motor's gear that would have taken 10X longer if I'd done it manually.
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Forum: Technical Discussion
02-06-2016, 13:15
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Replies: 93
Views: 7,704
Re: Most underrated/undervalued tools
An arbor press
It's indispensable for pressing bearings in and out, straightening metal, and any other quick job you need good leverage on. Its also faster than using a hydraulic jack.
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Forum: Technical Discussion
25-05-2016, 17:43
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Replies: 77
Views: 8,423
Re: Is Welding Worth It?
Just adding that although welds do weaken metal you have to keep in mind that drilling lots of holes in a piece of metal for rivets or bolts can weaken it as well. Welds, if done RIGHT are the...
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Forum: General Forum
25-05-2016, 17:42
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,820
Re: What Percent of Teams Use CAD?
I've found that it's helpful to CAD enough of the bot so you get a general idea to explain to others, but unless you cut an actual part on a CNC it's a waste of time to CAD beyond that. One of the...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
25-05-2016, 16:19
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Replies: 45
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Re: Lathe Suggestions
Smaller lathes are cheaper, however smaller sizes can be killers on precision. If your doing non-critical shapes then small lathes are good but if you want precision definitely go for a bigger lathe....
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Forum: Electrical
23-02-2016, 18:09
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Replies: 6
Views: 641
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Forum: Electrical
23-02-2016, 18:05
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Replies: 6
Views: 641
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Forum: Electrical
23-02-2016, 17:57
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Replies: 6
Views: 641
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Forum: Electrical
23-02-2016, 17:51
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Replies: 6
Views: 641
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Forum: Technical Discussion
08-02-2016, 18:11
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Replies: 5
Views: 693
belt to wheel distance
How close could a HTD 15mm belt get to the edge of a mecanum wheel without the screws on the mecanum wheel tearing through the belt? Would 0.1" be getting too close?
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Forum: Technical Discussion
22-01-2016, 18:14
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Replies: 5
Views: 693
Narrow Spacer Widths
Whats the narrowest nylon spacer i can use between two moving parts without them rubbing?
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Forum: Inventor
13-01-2016, 21:16
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,676
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Great people like you both [Scott and Libby Ritchie] make the FIRST community even better!
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