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    Anodising question (currnt source)

    Thanks guys.
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    Anodising question (currnt source)

    Borrowed a power supply and here is our first anodising effort.: http://www.geocities.com/telescopiman/MC_E_Blog.html
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    Anodising question (currnt source)

    My anodising kit arrived but I may have to start working with it before I get a bench power supply. I've got a large 12v leisure battery (80Ah) and would like to use it instead of a bench supply. Can I just put a simple power resistor in series to achieve the desired current? So say my light...
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    Parting Off ridiculousness!!

    Many thanks for the info. I've orderd a 1.45mm Parting tool with holder (8mm shank). I take it the pressure on the face is too great at 3mm, regardless of how slow I feed the blade in? Meanwhile McGizmo, i'll give your hacksaw method a careful try!! Marco.
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    Parting Off ridiculousness!!

    Why is it so difficult to part off on the mini lathe? I read in books that it can be difficult and thought to myself - what's all the fuss about? Stupid me. Parting off tool 3mm wide, on 38mm OD Aluminium tubing taking off roughly 2mm deep. It's taken me 15min per slot!! I'm using Rocol...
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    Interferance fit on Slug to case.

    Thanks for the info. Just out of curiosity Trout, do the have the OD/ID micrometer measurements for the tube/slugs...or does my 0.01mm sound reasonable? Marco.
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    Interferance fit on Slug to case.

    I don't know if this is a good idea, but here goes: Whilst i'm waiting for my bFlex and LEDs to arrive from cutter I was going to start on the light housing. I am going to use a round aluminium slug about 15mm deep as a heatsink on the back of the MCPCB and the slug a close fit with the round...

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