Cost to erect metal shop building? - Practical Machinist
2005年3月24日 · The anchor studs buried in the concrete need to be placed very accurately for the building to assemble smoothly. I think there are a number of "details" to the building which need careful attention, mostly fitting the sheetmetal and laying the insulation. Then there's a lot of mindless work like shooting thousands of sheetmetalscrews.
Double side tape for holding splash guard glass - Practical Machinist
2009年5月18日 · Maho CNC mill seems to have some sort of double sided tape that holds the lexan to the sheetmetal. Black in color, about 1/2 inch wide, and can be bent to...
Chamfering 101 - Practical Machinist
2020年9月4日 · Order Now. This set also comes with 12 interchangeable rods that allow for measurements up to 12” in depth. The diameter of the rods (0.157”) is slightly bigger than the Starrett model but will still allow you to measure almost any type of rec
Grinding/sanding sheet metal ideas...? - Practical Machinist
2007年2月28日 · I am looking for some new (to me) ideas of grinding or sanding 1/16' thick, 1018 sheet metal after cutting and bending. I have available now: 1/4" wide air driven belt sander, variable sizes spindle sander, 12" disk sander and a bench grinder with normal stones installed right now, a cheap die grinder, dremel tool, assortment of metal files.
General | Heating Shop | Practical Machinist - Largest …
2011年7月24日 · Start insulating now. Trying to heat the inside of an uninsulated metal building is only slightly more productive than heating the outdoors. I strongly suspect your excess heating costs will pay someone else to do the work. If you simply must do it, at least install a ceiling. Even 4 mil poly will be better than nothing.
Metal building insulation options - Practical Machinist
2014年2月23日 · About to be building a metal building on commercial land. 40x60x14'. 2 12x12 doors, 2 man doors. Gulf coast, so AC is the consideration, heat is not a concern. My initial thought is that I want the building spray foamed. I've worked in a couple spray foamed buildings (in a cold environment, though), and it sure seems like the cats meow.
Bending metal with a hydraulic press - Practical Machinist
2006年5月20日 · The term you are refering to is called "Braking metal" or a metal brake. I have a 50ton Scotchman Ironworker. The brake attachment for it costs about $1000. I made my own from scrap. I used 3 pieces of 1 1/2" X 3/16" angle welded together in an upside down W for the bottom and a piece of 3/4" plate for the die. I made it 12" wide.
Archive | Oil Based vs. Water Based Paints - Practical Machinist
2005年1月8日 · Well, if you apply it on top of the Oil paint (unless they make latex different now) you will find it may peel off. Not sure how well scuffing the oil paint works, fortunately, I painted all my trim when it was new with latex.I have painted stuff in older houses (high gloss oil) and had it coming off the next day. At least it peeled off pretty ...
Shop roll up doors- what to do about gap at top - Practical …
2000年12月15日 · There are lots of door seal options. Normally, the side and top seals have a soft vinyl flap integral to a heavy trim section that nails or screws in place. I would talk to a local door distributor and see what they have. I've been out …
Way to improve FM radio reception in shop - Practical Machinist
2013年5月8日 · Cinder block building...440vac transformed down to 220vac. Originally built for injection molding, but now chopped up into several units. Transformers are old and buzzing. Radio recep sucks! Finally bought a new radio ($100) and the improved circuitry makes it almost work. Lee (the saw guy)