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Rust removal on an M40

Article about: Gents, I purchased a rusted out shell of an M40 to convert into a lamp shade. Lots of rust flakes, pin holes and areas of very thin metal. Without using electrolysis or chemical baths I was

  1. 09-22-2023, 01:18 AM #31
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    I like it, nice job Michael

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  3. 09-22-2023, 01:56 AM #32
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    Thanks Bill. Helmet gets real hot. Need to swap out the bulb for and LED
    "Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated

    My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them

    "Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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  4. 09-22-2023, 02:07 AM #33
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    Quote by MAP View Post
    Thanks Bill. Helmet gets real hot. Need to swap out the bulb for and LED
    Yes, I was about to say that. Mine did too until I put an LED bulb in it.
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  5. 09-22-2023, 03:36 AM #34
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    Yes, I was about to say that. Mine did too until I put an LED bulb in it.
    Also need to replace the screw on top!
    "Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated

    My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them

    "Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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  6. 09-22-2023, 03:48 AM #35
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    Good Job Bud ...looks great
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  7. 09-22-2023, 09:49 AM #36
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    Fantastic ! I agree with the LED..
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  8. 09-22-2023, 10:43 AM #37
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    Very nice job, I wasn't sure how fragile it might be but looks great!
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  9. 09-22-2023, 06:19 PM #38
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    Fantastic ! I agree with the LED..
    Think I will try a colored LED. Just for the effect.

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    Very nice job, I wasn't sure how fragile it might be but looks great!
    Funny you say that. I was expecting to quickly drill through the top of the shell given how corroded it was. But below that rust was some rock hard steel. Took a bit of effort to finally drill through it.
    "Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated

    My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them

    "Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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  10. 09-22-2023, 06:47 PM #39
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    The 2.700 Kelvin LED give you the warm light and the 4,00 Kelvin is the bright white with that tint of blue tone. I like the warm light.
    John
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  11. 09-23-2023, 04:55 AM #40
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    I made one a while back - but I think I went a bit overloaded with stuff, MAPs looks less busy to me


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