SETTING GUIDE HEIGHT

SETTING GUIDE HEIGHT

When doing repetitive jobs, it’s nice to have a way to speed it up. These bushings, with a specific driver will set the replaceable guides to the correct position quickly without measuring multiple times. Making simple fixtures for repeatable jobs will save you time...
BLUE MT AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE

BLUE MT AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE

SHOP INFO Phone: (541) 963-2778 Email: bmam1114@outlook.com Website: Dyno? SHOP ADDRESS PO Box 2793 1104 Jefferson Ave. La Grande, Oregon 97850 United States SHOP CATEGORIES Machining Services: ALUMINUM HEAD REPAIR, BALANCING, BORING, CLEANING, ENGINE ASSEMBLY,...
SHIM FOR PROTECTION

SHIM FOR PROTECTION

When grinding wire for fitting O-rings I use an air angle grinder and put a piece of shim stock between the head and wire to prevent bumping the grinding disc on the freshly machined head.  Arus Kinney  AK’s Engine and Machining Covington, GA...
VARIABLE HEIGHT FIXTURE

VARIABLE HEIGHT FIXTURE

Often it is necessary to space the work piece up in the mill vise or off the machine’s table, when drilling or boring, etc. In addition to typical set of milling parallels, these shop-made variable height fixtures have proven to be very handy. Tom Nichols Automotive...
SPRAY WASHER RECHARGE

SPRAY WASHER RECHARGE

When I’m recharging my spray wash, I have a coffee can with small holes that I use to dissolve the detergent. It allows the water to fill and mix with the detergent and lets me stir it if needed as I’m adding. This prevents the detergent from setting and...