I was told today that if you use your standard grinder wheel on Aluminum, to use bee's wax on the blade first ? I guess the aluminum grinder disks, have that incorporated in it. Anyone want to comment on this ? Pat
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Model A's and of course the famous AA's -
Interesting. I know I'm supposed to use bee's wax on the lock cams for my car top carriers. It makes them work so much easier, and prevents any galling of the aluminum. I recently cut some vinyl siding and some aluminum, and I used a fine tooth blade running backwards in my table saw. It did a good job, and when I was done I could push off any aluminum that stuck to the blade. The wax probably would have helped. -
I would not advise using a grinding wheel (Stone) on any non-ferrous metal.
I have used Beeswax on rotary files and rasps with acceptable results if the tool was cleaned and re-waxed periodically.
Regards - Randy
Randy's Rod Shop
1933 Ford Tudor "Bugsy"Comment
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While on a tour this last weekend, one of the participants had a nice surprise...one of the fan blades made a clean break. Put a dent in the left side of his hood.
Has there been other reports of this happening?
Pluck06-18-2018, 09:39 PM -
For my 30 standard coupe, I'm debating over using a hidum welt versus the aluminum molding for the strip above the visor. My car will be a driver; is already painted and long grain vinyl installed and looks great. I intend to use the hidum welt above the sides and rear, so my questions deal with the strip that covers the top material located above the visor.
I'd appreciate your candid...10-27-2019, 12:04 PM -
What is the general consensus on the plastic fans? Is the aluminum 2 blade any better or worse? I have a plastic one now but it has a chunk missing so it needs replaced.05-25-2019, 04:37 PM -
To lubricate the outside part of the door latch, use "Door Ease" from the auto parts store, or you can use a toilet bowl wax ring from Menards for only $1.50, and this would be a lifetime supply. You don't want to use grease, which might get on clothing. It's bees wax and also works great for aluminum car top carriers where you have a cam action to lock the carrier to the rain gutter....01-24-2018, 12:57 PM -
............even worth trying to restore today with the good quality aluminum blades sold by Snyder's and Bratton's?
I have one headed to the scrap pile if not. Also sounds like loose rust scale in the blade when you shake it.06-22-2018, 10:41 AM -
Hi guys, it has been a while that I have been on this board.
Can't remember what I supposed to install to save the aluminum head from decomposing.
I think I asked this question before, but have forgotten just what I did. Is there something you can add to the antifreeze to do this?03-23-2019, 08:09 PM -
I am applying johnsons paste wax to my original 1933 paint job. I am having trouble removing the wax/buffing..seems to never come off altogether but tends to streek....Any suggestions about buffing towels, hoe ofter to turn them over...etc??? Sound silly, but I have not used paste wax in over 50 years.05-21-2020, 08:18 PM
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Has anybody (else) used one of the new aluminum flywheel covers available from the vendors? When I first put my motor back together a couple of years ago I discovered that the original cast iron cover was cracked, apparently a very common trait. I wanted a replacement but as I recall the vendor had no cast iron ones, only aluminum availble. I settled for an aluminum replacement.
I found...12-18-2018, 11:57 AM -
I've never seen a discussion about whether the fan should be balanced before it is installed in the car. I have a repro 2-blade aluminum fan, but the question is relevant to them all. It would seem that the fan, like all other spinning things (wheels, lawn mower blades, etc) should be balanced so that undo stress is not placed on the water pump. There's even a thread by Tom W over at that other Ford...06-11-2017, 05:38 PM -
Just started using old fashioned Johnson paste wax. the way cars were waxed 50 years ago.
I learned to apply the wax very very sparingly.
buffy off with a clean cloth.....
But here is the new part.
Even after you buff off...you then can go and buff to death to achieve a mirror like shine.
I think small buffing power tool would be best suited for this final step.
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