Need Idea's for CNC mill

[banditpowdercoat]

Ti shafts may be a possibility, for sure

[mark]

In the RC pump thread they mention cutting down titanium Tig welding rods for shafts.

[banditpowdercoat]

OK, Really intriuged on these Laguna pumps. Where in Canada can I get them? Mail Order? Would Total Pet be able to order them in? Read somewhere there Hagen sub brand?

[banditpowdercoat]

Originally Posted by mark

In the RC pump thread they mention cutting down titanium Tig welding rods for shafts.

TIG electrodes are Tungsten, not Titanium. I just happen to work in a Tungsten Mine. BUT, Tungsten IS a perfect metal for shafts too, It is Inert, and has the highest melting point of all metals. Won't corrode in SW. Just make sure you use PURE Tungsten Electrodes. Most electrodes have other stuff in them, like thorium(lightly radioactive) Zirconium, Lanthanum, etc

[Jamieh]

Laguna is a Hagen product and should be available at Total Pet.

[mark]

Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

TIG electrodes are Tungsten, not Titanium. I just happen to work in a Tungsten Mine. BUT, Tungsten IS a perfect metal for shafts too, It is Inert, and has the highest melting point of all metals. Won't corrode in SW. Just make sure you use PURE Tungsten Electrodes. Most electrodes have other stuff in them, like thorium(lightly radioactive) Zirconium, Lanthanum, etc

Titanium TIG rod

[banditpowdercoat]

Originally Posted by mark

Titanium TIG rod

LMAO, Ya, my bad, FILLER Rod, not the electrodes for the torch head. DUHH My bad

[pterfloth]

http://www.landscapesupply.ca/produc...t.php?pid=4177

Link to Laguna pumps supplier and pump manual

[banditpowdercoat]

Thx Pterfloth. Ive been doing some research here instead of working LOL, don't tell my boss. I just might buy a Lathe too, then I'll REALLY be in buisness hehe. Just a small one, 9"x20" or so.
Bandit Skimmers.....Hmmmmm

[pterfloth]

That's fine. I'm supposed to be working too.