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blacksmith37
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  • Huntsville, TX, United States
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Retired Metallurgical Engineer. Primarily specifications and failure analysis (like CSI programs except using real science) in the petrochemical industry. I have done nearly all my own auto and home maintenance and repairs. Hobbies ; tropical fish /ponds, cooking, gardening/ landscaping, siviculture ,birding.

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Can titanium be used as I-beams?
Feb 19
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Why is oil used as the lubricant in power generators, while water is the most available, cheapest and accessible lubricant?
Nov 17, 2019
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Is there a way to make an air conditioner without venting heat outdoors?
Sep 25, 2021
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Why do oil tankers heat crude oil?
May 16, 2020
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How can I tell if I got counterfeit aluminum?
Oct 26, 2021
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What is the physical reasoning behind metal becoming stronger and harder if heat treated?
Sep 23, 2021
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Galvanized Steel Heat Exchangers
May 10
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Would a sacraficial anode be used to protect large boat (aircraft carrier) or is there something different?
Jul 6, 2020
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Copper is more conductive, so why use lead battery terminals?
Jul 20, 2017
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Why are moulds sometimes dimensionally larger than the metal components they make?
Jun 1, 2019
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Do the Mt. Everest rescue helicopters have modified engines to operate at high altitudes?
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Cookware: Why not Copper instead of Titanium, Aluminium or Stainless Steel?
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Tool identification - possibly antique
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How can I repair this gas leak on my new range? Teflon tape isn't working
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What are the dangers of operating a mini excavator?

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