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  1. Stevendavis

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    couple more
  2. Stevendavis

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Last weekend we had our Fall Salmon Fun Fly. I was able to test out the U Can upgrades and they are working out great. Also got a few flights on the Osprey. It was a great weekend.
  3. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Hey Tony, I've replaced Robart hinges before. What I do is cut them loose at the hinge line, you only have to do one side, then the pin will come out. Then I grind them flat against the surface. Next is to use a similar size soldering iron to melt the hing out. You can use a drill bit to clean...
  4. Stevendavis

    Discussion The I’m Going/Went Flying Thread

    Hey Mike, Double check the wing electrical connections by giving the wing a wiggle before each flight. A friend of mine has one, and they are intermitten at times. Congrats on the Win!!
  5. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Nice job!
  6. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    This one had to have at least one other owner to be built. But the company I work for pretty much owns it now. It’s been a good facility over the years. I’m pretty much the guy that has to keep everything running as well.
  7. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    That pic wasn't at the plant. The one I run has two 4.8 MW units and runs all year, on a river that freezes up. Keeping it going through the coldest months can be tough! Feb. 2023 I'll have 30 years in. I also took part in the construction of it back in 93.
  8. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    That seems to be the norm!
  9. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    You're a powerplant guy as well?? I run a small hydro on the Fall River, here in Ashton.
  10. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Not my own shop, but I did start cleaning up an old LeBlond 17" lathe I'm going to get to use whenever I need. Just need to find some tool holders for it and learn how to grind HHS better. Hey David, you don't have some old Armstron style tool holders in junk box some where do you??
  11. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Sounds like your priorities are in order!!
  12. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I picked up a free treadmill a while back and pulled the motor for upgrading my lathe. Last night I decided to do a little work on the motor in preparation for the transplant. I pulled the flywheel off. Then the motor face cap, which had very large skirt that needed to come off. I was able to...
  13. Stevendavis

    New Product Strick Pro Grip Radio Trays and Harnesses

    As I get older and shake a bit more, especially if I drink too much coffee in the morning, I find a tray helps from time to time. I've also learned to go from thumbs to pinch method if I get nervous. Makes landings much easier, especially with heli's.
  14. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Since my first project went so good, I decided to try another. Made my first morse taper 2 blank. I had a couple old drill chucks lying around and I wanted to use them, so I made the mt2 blank for the chucks. I already had a drill chuck for my tailstock, but it's larger than I thought it would...
  15. Stevendavis

    Resurrection U Can Do 60 Repair

    Thanks Mike!!
  16. Stevendavis

    Resurrection U Can Do 60 Repair

    The U Can is ready to go again! The new surfaces also gave me more deflection with the better bevels.
  17. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Wish I had my own runway! Make sure you go with putter greens!⛳
  18. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Wow, that's going to be a challenge!
  19. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Finally made a part on the lathe. I've only been playing with speeds and feeds up to this point. Still learning!! I made a new knob for the tailstock lock. Not fancy, but functional !
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