Short question topic

[Labtecpower]

Thank you dewey
I'll show the results! Expect fat sparks, or a lot of smoke and burnt plastic

[jakethebeast]

Im curious to see the results, im actually looking for small high-voltage ignition for hybrid, piezo is not giving enough, and i think Ultimatespudgun's ignitor is too big

[dewey-1]

Im curious to see the results, im actually looking for small high-voltage ignition for hybrid, piezo is not giving enough, and i think Ultimatespudgun's ignitor is too big

USG igniter is smaller than that stove igniter.

USG igniter is about 87 mm long x 30.5 mm wide.
The stove igniter is about 111 mm long x 26.5 mm wide.

[Labtecpower]

230VAC win

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Fat noisy sparks up to 5 centimeters
already had one trough my arm, pretty noticeable

[jackssmirkingrevenge]

Im curious to see the results, im actually looking for small high-voltage ignition for hybrid

I wonder why

[jakethebeast]

Youll see it quite soon


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[Jimmy K]

Enough to pilot 3/4 QEV?

[Gun Freak]

It seems to be 1/8" (not sure if NPT or BSP after JSR's experience with UXcell) so I'd say it's possible, but I'd be more comfortable with something at least 1/4" NPT.

[Jimmy K]

Thanks. Got the 1/2" NPT one instead.

[Gun Freak]

I've always been curious about that seller. Let us know how it turns out.

[Gun Freak]

After one solders a copper joint, how long should he wait until using the vessel? I'm assuming it's a rather quick process, but also wounding if there are benefits to giving it a few hours or something.

[jsefcik]

After one solders a copper joint, how long should he wait until using the vessel? I'm assuming it's a rather quick process, but also wounding if there are benefits to giving it a few hours or something.

a copper joint after soldered it good to go, as soon as it cools,

no need to wait for hours or anything, its not like expoxy or glue

[Labtecpower]

It should be just fine after it has cooled down.
I don't know the effects of heat on the structural strength of solder..

[Fnord]

Ya know guys, I can't believe I'm saying this, but after quite a few hours spent scouring woodworking and machining forums, and various online catalogs, I think I'm going to buy a drill press from H***** F******.

But I want some second opinions before I do...

So far my reasoning is based on the options I have identified so far:

1. Get lucky and find a vintage american-made DP I can restore
2. Buy a quality import like Jet or Powermatic and drop about a thousand bucks
3. Buy a 'high-end' chinese HF piece o crap and hope it isn't a lemon
4. Buy an otherwise identical chinese piece of crap with a brand name for 30% more.

A note on number 4...
Apparently there are no American drill press manufacturers anymore, with the exception of Clausing. There may be a few more obscure ones that I didn't look into but I'll bet they're equally expensive.

When you're on the budget I am (<$300), there isn't much out there that's a sure thing. At first I was looking at that 34" radial press from grizzly, until I read the reviews people gave it on amazon. Sounds like more of a risk than I want to take.

The reviews for the HF press on some wood/metal forums seem to be roughly the same as on HF's review page, indicating that it might actually be decent. If anyone has ever used this or a similar model I'd like to hear what you think. This seems to have the power and speed control I'm after and also has a 5/8" chuck, which would be a small bonus.


I might give this question its own topic. Not sure if its necessary as of yet.

[Gun Freak]

I say go for it. As I recall, Tech got his press from HF and he even does some turning on it for QDVs. Also, I bet you can make good use of all the bells and whistles on that particular press.