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The PRS SE division has introduced a new Custom 24 Semi-Hollow guitar model that maintains the high quality and craftsmanship that PRS is known for. Made in partnership with CorTek in Indonesia, the guitar has undergone multiple quality inspections throughout its production. It features a semi-hollow design, a piezo circuit on a vibrato bridge, a flamed maple veneer top, a mahogany body back, and a three-piece longitudinal neck laminate of maple. Equipped with 85/15 'S' humbuckers and a three-way pickup selector, the guitar offers a versatile range of sounds, with the piezo circuit providing an acoustic-like tone and the magnetic pickups offering a balanced and clear sound. It also has side-mounted dual outputs for the magnetic and piezo pickups, allowing for hybrid sounds or a cleaner amp sound. Overall, the PRS SE Custom 24 Semi-Hollow is a high-quality guitar suitable for various musical styles. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides a comparison of three 9mm 1911 pistols priced around $500: the Taurus 1911, Rock Island Armory Rock Series M1911 A1 FS Tact II, and the Tisas 1911 Duty B9. The author discusses the features, performance, and specifications of each pistol, including accuracy, trigger pull weight, and magazine capacity. While these pistols are more affordable, the author notes that they may not have the same level of quality as higher-end 1911s. The Rock Island Armory pistol performed the best, followed by the Taurus and Tisas. [Extracted from the article]

MOLDING PLANES Some of the first well-paid woodworking I did was producing specialty moldings - making new runs and, more challenging, matching existing profiles. One steered me to a Stanley #604 Bedrock. I often went to a county auction and flea market in New Hampshire that had lots of users of every type mixed in with rare tools, rusted junk, and bushel baskets of molding planes. EBONY KRENOV-STYLE PLANE Furniture making seems like a romantic career, but in truth it's tough. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Country Homes & Interiors provides information on range cookers, addressing common myths and offering advice for potential buyers. It explains that range cookers historically were always on and used for heating the home, but newer designs offer increased versatility and energy efficiency. The article also discusses the power options for range cookers, including electric, gas, and solid fuel, and mentions that old range cookers can be refurbished or converted to run on different fuels. It provides insights into the running costs of range cookers and highlights their culinary benefits, such as producing superior-tasting food. The article emphasizes the sustainability of modern range cookers, noting their durability, recyclability, and compatibility with renewable energy sources. It also mentions companies that offer buy-back or trade-in schemes for range cookers. [Extracted from the article]

- ASA CHRISTIANA, editor-at-large Dust adapter Lee Valley and FastCap offer a Universal Vacuum Adapter with an adjustable rubber iris that will fit any dust port 1/4 in. to 21/2 in. dia. INITIALLY OFFERED AS A LIMITED-PRODUCTION MODEL, Bad Axe Tool Works' version of the classic Disston No. 9 backsaw has proven popular enough to earn a permanent place in their product line. The XL's chippers, thick and thin, have large cutouts that reduce their weight, making for safe operation in SawStop table saws (the weight of some dado sets is too great for the brake cartridge to stop them effectively). [Extracted from the article]

Because of this imbalance between front and back, for the Marlin to use drum-type anchors in the rear, AMC has fitted non-servo units that approximate the reaction time of the discs though they do not operate nearly so effectively. AMC CROSS COUNTRY From the Archives: That time we took a 3,000-mile road trip in an AMC Marlin. With these thoughts in mind, I packed out Dick Landy's Auto-motive Research in Sherman Oaks, California, to run the Marlin up on the chassis dyno to see just what wheel. horsepower base was there from which to work. With the exception of the work performed on the distributor machine, all the adjustments effected to the Marlin were not out of reach of the Saturday mechanic, and well worth his time. [Extracted from the article]

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to numerically investigate the effect of casting speed on the fluid flow, solidification and inclusion motion under the influence of electromagnetic stirring (EMS) in the bloom caster mold with bifurcated submerged entry nozzle (SEN). Design/methodology/approach: The electromagnetic field obtained by solving Maxwell's equation is coupled with the fluid flow, solidification and discrete phase model using the in-house user-defined functions. An enthalpy porosity approach and Lagrangian approach are applied for the solidification analysis and non-metallic inclusions motion tracking, respectively. Findings: Investigation shows that the casting speed and EMS significantly affect the steel flow, solidification and inclusion behavior inside the mold. Investigations are being conducted into the complex interplay between the induced flow and the SEN's inertial impinging jet. In low and medium casting speeds, the application of EMS significantly increases the inclusion removal rate. Inclusion removal is studied for its different size and density and further effect of EMS is also reported on cluster formation and distribution of inclusion in the domain. Practical implications: The model may be used to optimize the process parameter (casting speed and EMS) to improve the casting quality of steel by removing the impurities. Originality/value: The effect of casting speed on the solidification and inclusion behavior under the influence of time-varying EMS in bloom caster mold with bifurcated nozzle has not been investigated yet. The findings may assist the steelmakers in improving the casting quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses a method to melt aluminum-steel alloys in separate furnaces and avoid slag buildup and dross inclusions that traditionally come with melting both metals in one furnace. The new method offers improvements in aluminum recovery, furnace lining life, casting cleanliness, and compatibility with making regular steels, and could open opportunities for commercial production of aluminum-steel and iron in air melting.

LAST issue, we looked at all the flash new direct-injected, supercharged hotness in the world of crate engines. GET IT: eagleautoparts.com.au SPECS Capacity: 383ci Block material: Iron Compression: 10:1 Power: 430hp Torque: 443lb-ft What's Hot Perfect tough street/strip engine Alloy heads and roller cam Very cheap What's Not Not ready for boost Common swap Not as street friendly as a 450hp LS 427CI SMALL-BLOCK CHEV WHEN it comes to small-blocks, this is about as spicy as you'll find on the shelf in Australia. Major bonuses with this engine include the 64cc aluminium BluePrint heads and the hydraulic-roller cam, which is much easier to live with compared to a flat-tappet cam. [Extracted from the article]

A patent was issued for a nacelle cover for a wind turbine by inventor Ulrik Raimund, assigned to Jupiter Bach A/S. The patent aims to reduce production costs of wind turbines by minimizing the amount of steel used in the load-carrying frame. The nacelle cover is designed with a structural tube that functions as a vertically displaceable cantilever beam to support machinery components, allowing for flexural elastic deformation. This innovation addresses the wind industry's need to enhance wind turbine production efficiency and cost-effectiveness. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application by inventors from Qingzhou, China, for a "Wiring Door Hinge" in the cooling cabinet industry has been made available online. The invention aims to improve power consumption efficiency by utilizing the rebound force from a spring piece to achieve power conduction. The patent application details the technical solutions and benefits of the proposed wiring door hinge design, which automatically disconnects and connects power supply when disassembled and mounted on a cooling cabinet door frame, respectively. The innovative design addresses existing drawbacks in traditional wiring door hinges, offering potential improvements in food production processes. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides information on different types of grain dryers available for farms. It discusses the lineup of dryers offered by GSI, including continuous flow dryers and the Quiet Dryer, which is 50% quieter than conventional dryers. Mathews Co. offers five lines of grain dryers, including mixed-flow dryers and tower dryers. Shivvers offers in-bin drying systems with different capacities and options for recirculating grain. Sukup has cross-flow dryers with quad-flow metering rolls for more even moisture content, as well as mixed-flow dryers and tower dryers. Superior offers mixed-flow dryers with adjustable burner transition and expandable capacity. [Extracted from the article]

THE COST OF REBUILDING THE 289 WAS SIMILAR TO SIMPLY BUYING A FRESH BLUEPRINT ENGINES 347CI WINDSOR CRATEY THAT MAKES 400HP OUT OF THE BOX NOT many can attest to their family buying them a project car for their birthday, so we reckon John Davidson is one lucky fella, having been gifted this XP-fronted XM Falcon coupe for his 60th. Adding to the list was a new powerplant, after John discovered that the cost of rebuilding the 289 was similar to simply buying a fresh BluePrint Engines 347ci Windsor cratey that makes 400hp out of the box. "One of the reasons for building the coupe was so my wife and I could visit and enjoy various locations in our retirement, including country car shows", John says. [Extracted from the article]

Jupiter Bach A/S, a company based in Denmark, has been issued a patent for a nacelle cover for a wind turbine. The nacelle cover is a composite material housing that contains the machinery components of the wind turbine. The invention aims to reduce production costs by reducing the amount of steel needed for the load-carrying frame of the wind turbine. The nacelle cover is designed to support the load of the machinery components and can be directly or indirectly mounted on the sidewalls of the housing. The invention also includes reinforced areas in the sidewalls to provide additional support. This patent offers potential improvements in the production and cost-effectiveness of wind turbines. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the Grohmann Museum's exhibition titled "Patterns of Meaning: The Art of Industry by Cory Bonnet," which showcased historic steel mill artifacts transformed into art pieces like paintings, sculptures and chandeliers.

The paper discusses the numerical solution of the large-eddy formulation for modelling the turbulent fluid flow with solidification in the continuous casting of steel. This industrially relevant problem is solved by a meshless method for the first time. The solid-liquid system is formulated within the continuum mixture formulation of the governing, mass momentum and energy equations. The Darcy porous media model describes the mushy region. The large-eddy formulation is based on the Smagorinsky model for sub-grid scale viscosity and the van Driest damping function. The synthetic turbulence is prescribed at the molten steel inlet. The generated turbulent fluctuations are isotopic and correlated in time through an asymmetric time filter. Explicit time discretisation, combined with meshless local radial basis function collocation method, is employed. Five-noded subdomains, non-uniform node arrangement and multiquadrics shape functions are used for solving a two-dimensional model. The sensitivity to different node arrangements, time steps, inlet temperature, and velocity boundary conditions is elaborated and successfully verified by comparison with our previously published meshless k − ε turbulence model of the same process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Optional Toyota diff locks make it super-capable off the road.PRICEENGINETRANSTORQUEPOWERWEIGHTLOADTOWINGFUELWorkmate c/c68,950V8TD/4.5M5430151204510033500180GX c/c70,950V8TD/4.5M5430151201010133500180GXL The new-generation LandCruiser is the first to adopt Toyota's 3.3-litre,twin-turbo diesel V6 engine, contrasting against the Patrol - whichstill utilises the same 5.6-litre, naturally-aspirated petrol V8 available atlaunch for the Y62 in 2010. THE ESSENTIAL NUMBERS AND PRICES OF EVERY4X4 ON SALE IN AUSTRALIA REAR VIEW 4X4 AUSTRALIA LOOKS BACK AT THE CHANGES IN THE INDUSTRY,THE RISE IN OUTBACK TOURING, THE EVOLUTIONARYSOPHISTICATION OF 4X4S, AND MORE 30 YEARS AGO - APRIL 1992 OUR best-selling mag of all time happened tobe the April '92 issue, when we put a RangeRover on the front cover. [Extracted from the article]

Suzie Seerey-Lester will bring to the show a gorgeous display of bird imagery and large cats. SPECIAL SECTIONS On view starting September 24, is the long running and highly anticipated Society of Animal Artist's Annual Exhibition and Tour returning for the 62nd edition. Besides the exhibition, the opening weekend includes additional happenings like an award ceremony, where awards of excellence are handed out for a variety of categories. [Extracted from the article]

Graham's also got a six-cylinder Station wagon, which he describes as more of a cruder than a toughie, and a sedan dubbed EH MAD which is the reigning Red Centre NATS Grand Champion (SM. There were some problems with the initial panel heater and the project stalled for a while, but then Wayne Steven walked into Graham's workshop. 'Wayne brought a car body for me to blast and epoxy-prime that he had done all the rust repairs on; Graham explains. [Extracted from the article]

As a fuel-injected, hydraulic roller-cam unit, these cores have an exceptional life span, including a low incidence of ring/ bore and cam lobe wear due to the superior fuel control from EFI and the low friction of the roller cam. No engine family in history has played a bigger role in hot rodding life than the small-block Chevy. Vortec Heads and Hydraulic Roller Cam = Cheap HP Of critical importance here is that a Vortec crate engine may be rebuilt with a flat-tappet cam - that's going backwards just to save dollars. [Extracted from the article]

Sandvik Coromant has introduced the CoroMill® MS60, a versatile milling tool designed for 90-degree shoulder milling operations in steel and cast iron. The tool can also be used for face milling and ramping applications. It features low cutting forces for vibration-free machining and has a true 90-degree entering angle. The tool's six-edged inserts are manufactured using advanced multi-axis pressing technology, allowing for a smooth cut and ramping capability. The CoroMill® MS60 comes in four different diameters and offers a compact yet comprehensive range. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the Battle Creek, Michigan, metalcasting facility used innovative engineering to successfully produce a large perimeter-type aluminum subframe designed for the 2021 Acura TLX, a premium sport sedan developed by Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC. It mentions that the single-piece casting design allows for multiple attachment points: front lower control arm, steering gear, stabilizer bar and torque strut.

TECH IT'S AN EXCITING DAY HERE FOR THE TEAM AT STREET TRUCKS AS WE REMOVE THE FIRST BOLTS FROM OUR 2021 PRIMARY PROJECT TRUCK, PROJECT ARTEMIS. SOURCES • Ridetech www.ridetech.com • SaltWorks Fab www.saltworksmfg.com • EBC ebcbrakes.com • GuniWheels www.guniwheel.com A Our project this year is to build a custom, bagged OBS Chevy truck that is reliable and ready to cruise with the whole family. Using precision CNC tubing benders, Investment cast steel bar ends, and Delrin lined mount bushings, Ridetech can produce sway bars with unheard of dimensional and rate accuracy. [Extracted from the article]

07 RAMP IT UP LOWERED cars are sick, but what's not so cool is getting them up off the ground. Car ramps take the pain out of fitting a jack under your slammed pride and joy, and can even save you the hassle of having to jack up the car at all for basic servicing. THERE'S nothing worse than when your normal drill won't fit into a tight spot, and those cheap right-angle adapters are a pest to use. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses that the Retailers' Choice Awards has honored manufacturers for their innovation, and awards are presented by the North American Hardware and Paint Association and rely on the opinions of actual retailers who know what their peers need in a product to attract customers.

The article highlights the situation of bridging computer aided design to additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing. It mentions the goal of manufacturing and design software maker Siemens with Materialise to integrate AM technology from Materialise into Siemens' NX software; and also highlights the focus of Desktop Metal on metal-based 3D printing.

BLUEPRINT ENGINES 383CI STROKER CRATE ENGINE | SMALL BLOCK GM STYLE | LONGBLOCK | ALUMINUM HEADS | ROLLER CAM BLUEPRINT ENGINES 632CI PROSERIES STROKER CRATE ENGINE | BIG BLOCK GM STYLE | 10.3L | ALUMINUM HEADS | ROLLER CAM BLUEPRINT ENGINES 427CI PROSERIES STROKER CRATE ENGINE | GM LS STYLE | DRESSED LONGBLOCK WITH SUPERCHARGER | ALUMINUM HEADS | ROLLER CAM BLUEPRINT ENGINES 306CI BRONCO EDITION CRATE ENGINE | SMALL BLOCK FORD STYLE | DRESSED LONGBLOCK WITH FUEL INJECTION | ALUMINUM HEADS | ROLLER CAM. [Extracted from the article]

To keep these single-purpose machines from trouncing the dual-duty competitors, the rule makers divided race categories into Street and Competition, with street cars restricted to gasoline, and the killer machines permitted to run "fuels." To boost traction in those days before the advent of the wrinkle-wall drag slick, the rule book allowed backyard engineering innovations in the form of engine setback, suspension lift surgery, lightweight front clips, innovative ballast bars, and more. The "4" in the third spot told them the car was born with a 283 or 327 small-block V-8, not the expected six (a "3" in the same spot) or possible-but-rare four popper ("1" in the same spot). But with the evolution of high stall torque converter technology and growing availability of high-rpm cam and valvetrain components, a wave of drag racers discovered the car-length advantage of one-shift drag racing. [Extracted from the article]

Unlike the conventional pushrod-actuated overhead valve (OHV) inline-sixes used by the rest of Detroit, Pontiac introduced America - and the world - to belt-driven overhead cam (OHC) technology. Before Pontiac's belt-drive breakthrough came along, OHC engine designers ran the camshaft(s) with noisy chains or power-robbing gears. Though some OHC engines wore cast aluminum cam belt covers, ours is black plastic. The zero-lash hydraulic design eliminates lash adjustment cups, caps, shims, and threaded button headaches that plagued previous OHC engine designs. [Extracted from the article]

So, we decided to go back to the basics and order up a Longblock 383-stroker engine from Blueprint Engines. To transfer the power to the rear axle, we called up the geniuses at American Powertrain for one of their five-speed Pro-Fit kits designed specifically for '88-'98 Chevy/ GMC C1500 OBS GMT400 trucks. They are also known for creating reduced engine wear, which leads to a longer engine life and cooler engine operating temperatures. 12 This truck originally came with vinyl floors since it was a base work-truck model. [Extracted from the article]

According to the buildsheet, we know Austin's dad, Robert, is a car guy. While the car's purchase price sounds almost too good to be true these days, it bought two first-gen Camaros when most of us grown-ups were Austin's age. •Rear Suspension: Triangulated four-link built by Austin and Robert Phipps •Wiring: Kwik Wire 22-circuit installed by Austin and Robert Phipps. [Extracted from the article]

This article, written by Alex Holloway and Na Li, founders of design studio Holloway Li, provides tips on creating a luxurious bathroom sanctuary. They suggest prioritizing statement pieces, such as a unique bath, to maximize aesthetic appeal. The authors also recommend using unexpected materials, like stainless steel and cast iron, to add interest and create a unique patina over time. They advise keeping the color palette neutral and using hidden storage to create a calm and restful atmosphere. Additionally, they suggest being experimental with form, incorporating curves and utilizing advanced tile products. The authors encourage drawing inspiration from high-end hotel bathrooms and incorporating design details like back-painted glass. [Extracted from the article]

A research report from Hassan II University of Casablanca explores the use of expired amoxicillin as an eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor for cast steel in a sulfuric acid environment. The study investigates the corrosion inhibition of cast steel using amoxicillin and finds that it effectively reduces the corrosion rate. The research suggests that utilizing outdated medications like amoxicillin as corrosion inhibitors for metals can have broad industrial applications while addressing environmental concerns. The findings of this study support the use of pharmaceutical drugs as a more environmentally friendly approach to corrosion mitigation. [Extracted from the article]

TECH We all love bigger tires, unbreakable axle-shafts, lockers, and deep axle gearing, but one of the most common Jeep front axles, the Dana 30, gets a bad rap for being weak. Our friend Jeff has an '03 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and after what we are assuming was a rather rough romp through the desert, the Dana 30 in his WJ was, sadly, re-formed into the shape of a smile. In our case, we are beefing up a Dana 30 for a WJ, more specifically a '99-'04 Jeep Grand Cherokee using parts originally intended for a JK Wrangler Dana 30. [Extracted from the article]

D2 is an example of a semi-stainless blade at 12% chromium, while something like M4 falls far from stainless at 4% (often referred to as tool steel or high-carbon steel). Steel used for knife blades falls into three general categories: Tool steel, carbon steel and stainless steel. Modern steel makers create proprietary alloy blends, and knife companies manipulate the steel they use, hardening steel by heat treatment and tempering, and sometimes using specialty finishes to impart the qualities they want in the blades. PHOTO (COLOR): This Camillus TigerSharp 8" Fixed Blade set features Titanium Bonded 420J2 blades which provides corrosion resistance and is 3x harder than untreated stainless steel. [Extracted from the article]

Take a stroll through any rod and custom event or cruise night and you'll find plenty of immediately recognizable models representing styles from across the decades. The trio discussed what it'd take to bring the Chevy from street rod to badass hot rod, sharing many of the same ideas in the transformation. With Mike's vision brought to life by the team at The East Coast Hot Rod Garage, this is one hot rod that'll be racking up the miles, and to us that's the real deal!. [Extracted from the article]