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rusty 1075
I have about 500 lbs of 1075 that I use for damascus. Some of the pieces have some hard rust on them. I used to never worry about the lighter rust before making a damascus billet but the last couple billets must have had some heavy rust as I ended up with a couple flaws. Not saying it was caused by this but I am going to clean my damascus stock before making the billet from now on.
I built a tumbler for cleaning small parts that I cut with my cnc plasma that works very good. I put in about 20 lbs of 1075 in this morning along with some silica sand and small circles of steel from punching holes with our iron worker and it clean the rust off completely. Sure beats grinding. Jim Last edited by boatbuilder; 04-09-2012 at 03:46 PM. Reason: spelloing |
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That is just plain COOL! I've often looked at my little whimpy vibratory tumbler and though that I'd like something "better".....that is down right inspirational!
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Looks like a smoker to me Jim. What's cook'in.
Thanks for showing it. Your fabricating skills are top notch. Craig |
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Jim, you never cease to impress me with all the shop toys you come up with
Very cool, indeed! Dana |
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I did another batch of 20 lbs or so and really impressed with how clean the steel comes out. I will be doing it all this way.
Jim |
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Before and after Rust
Here is what some of the 1075 looked like prior to tumbling and after tumbling.
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Jim, just out of curiosity what are the spec's on the motor?
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Julie
Motor is 3 hp 480 volt 3 phase. I have it attached to a 1/100 reduction right angle drive. |
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Very creative Jim
Jim |
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cnc, damascus, grinding, iron, steel |
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