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WAY OT cash flow tool
June 19, 2013, 6:31 am
Our community is forming a new fire board... We had a meeting last night laying out the likely large capital outlays for the next 15 years. Some of these items are monster ticket, in the 500+K ran... Read more »
Who needed the Garand clips?
June 19, 2013, 4:37 am
Somebody asked me for a couple of Garand en bloc clips some time ago and I told them I had some, but would need to dig em out. Ive got a pair here in front of me (and more somewhere). Who wanted ... Read more »
Ping Ed: Inneresting demographics/map tool
June 18, 2013, 7:42 pm
http://www.searchbug.com/tools/zip-radius.aspx Punch in a zipcode and radius, and you get the population in that radius!! For a svc. oriented bidness, can be a good clue as to where to centralize a... Read more »
Old Walker-Turner drill press...
June 18, 2013, 2:42 pm
I have an old Walker-Turner bench-top drill press, probably built in 1953. The tag shows Model No. 1226-43, Serial No. 000078 (really!). This machine is in just about perfect condition, no rust,... Read more »
New mfg. knowledge base from SME
June 18, 2013, 2:12 pm
This requires a membership, but you can get a demo here: http://www.toolingu.com/knowledge SME Launches Revolutionary Knowledge Edge Digital learning resource focused on adapting to changing cultu... Read more »
Talk about mpg's....
June 17, 2013, 6:02 pm
Ahm watchin some sci channel ditty in the background, on cruise ships..... 60 FEET per gallon..... LOL Almost reminds me Kidding's bloatVolt, ito ROI.... as in.... NEVER.... lol -- EA Read more »
What's just slightly smaller OD than 1/8" NPT thread????
[ 2 ]June 17, 2013, 4:26 pm
Got a what mic's at just under 3/8 0D 0.374 or so Al tube w/ a threaded end. Needed to shorten just a tad so just looking it looks like a 1/4 NPT to the naked eye so I just went ahead. Turns ou... Read more »
A more flexible drive rod?
June 17, 2013, 1:56 pm
This is my most recent push stick for inline skating. It works OK but it is still being improved. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8524/8673965338_3b3e921320_z.jpg In the bottom right, there is a ye... Read more »
Interesting Vices
June 15, 2013, 9:19 pm
Made in the USA from Dura-Bar. They are expensive (quality usually is) Think it's worth it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5p4m2qT0-o Read more »
OT: download a video
June 15, 2013, 7:01 am
Got a new govmint inspector stop by this week... And another requirement to comply. We have to train all new employees in Worker Protection Standard before they can start. Not a big deal ,we found... Read more »
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Ebay Scam - Safeharbor Request
I just got the Safeharbor security verification notice. Just for fun, I did a trace to the ip of megabank.com and found it went to Bank Internasional Indonesia in Jakarta. One way to solicit fund... Read more »
Trailer sides, solid or expanded?
I have a 12 foot dual axle trailer with angle sides. Been thinking of building a ramp and enclosing the sides. WOuld solid 1/8 inch or 3/4 inch expanded be better? The floor is wood. Read more »
Mitutoyo Quick Vision 200pt CMM measuring machine for sale
New in 1999 and can be tested.. For full spec go to www.mitutoyo.co.uk Machine located in Larkhall which is 20miles south of Glasgow Read more »
WaterJet machining rates
Ready to cut some 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick alluminum plates. Any ballpark numbers for pricing - in terms of $$$ per inch cut ? There will be many openings cut, so the waterjet will have to stop/go about... Read more »
Ammco Brake Shoe Abrasive Belts - Need a supplier
I have a model #880 Ammco brake shoe grinder and need to find a supplier of the abrasive belts. I have contacted Ammco and the parts person did not have any information on the product at all. I hav... Read more »
Confused about new mini-lathes
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I want to get a new mini lathe (7-12).I'm totally confused about the specs on all these machines.I know they are all made in Asia,they all look the same except color.I can't figure out why the Gri... Read more »
more on welding - pic of weld
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Ok, after reading the nice posts by you guys, I measured the OC voltage on the high setting on my Century 230 AC welder and found it to be only 40V. I then switched the positive lead to the low sett... Read more »
Tool bit sharpening question
I am ordering some HSS square tool bits, I have a Grizzly 8 bench grinder that came with coarse and med grit aluminum oxide wheels my questions are will these wheels do? if not which should I get? a... Read more »
Cold Air Gun Coolant Systems?
Have any of you used the various cold air gun coolant systems and if you have, what are your opinions on the products? http://www.exair.com/spotcooling_products/cg_page.htm http://www.airtxinternatio... Read more »
Negative Flow control System
Do i know more about nigative flow control system? my questions are as follows:- 1.What is Nigative Flow control system? 2.How does it works? 3. Is the pressure/flow is awailable when Excavator is st... Read more »
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