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OT -- laser marker for cutoff saw
This is really a woodworking question...but this is a savvy crowd. I've seen those laser markers on some cutoff saws. They show you where the blade will hit. I'm envious.... A friend owns a unlasered...
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Popcorn machine (metal content)
Have had this popcorn machine (theater type, medium size) for about 15 years now (got it used). Unable to make a second batch of popcorn. First batch: turn on the heater, add oil, add popcorn, wait...
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OT: Debit card fraud
Just wondered how many of us on the list have been victims of debit card fraud? I have a habit of checking my debit (checking) account about every other day to make sure I don't miss putting an entry...
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Painting Equipment
(splatting this across multiple groups in hopes of finding someone who knows) The Problem: I want to set up a small paint booth for painting model airplanes. I'm cheap, so I want to start collecting...
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ventilation system pictures in foundry?
want to control terrible silica dust in foundry worksite BR/ Rill
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Hum but no motion
Things do go pear-shaped in threes: Today I was happily mangling a piece of wood on my wood-lathe when sharpening became necessary. I turned on my smaller bench grinder which has a sharpening jig...
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Pictures -- Drill press moved
have fully reassembled it and raised it so that it stands about where it is supposed to. I used a chain hoist to stand it up. The next step will be installing a VFD to run it. I have decided to...
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Enco discount code for November
From Enco email We've slashed all prices by 10% on your Enco order of $150 or more. Apply Promo Code: PERCNV to get your discount online or call 800-USE-ENCO and mention the code to your friendly...
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Anyone give me a straight answer?
What is the payload for a 2006 Dodge 2500 short bed with Cummins engine? I've googled until I'm dizzy, and most links take me somewhere that they want to sell you things, are full of popups, or you...
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hi 308 ammo prices
Christmas came early this year. A DPMS Panther LR-308 is coming home in a few days. THEN, I looked at buying ammo. Holy shit, prices have went up. I got a foot locker full of .223 several years back...
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anyone near Milwaukee WI to look at a machine for me?
Looking at a Hyundai CNC lathe. Hate to buy something sight unseen. I'd feel a little better if someone at least took a look and could tell me if the pictures show it's true condition or not. Maybe...
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How to Cast Aluminium Heat Sink Fins
I have a read a few books on metal casting but I haven't read any information of how to cast aluminium heat fins like those found on small air cooled engines. I know for larger air cooled engines the...
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homemade flex couplers
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Slightly OT-smoking printer
Smoke coming out of the top of the HP1012 while printing is a bad thing, right? I suspect the only solution is buying a new one but if anyone knows the likely and remediable causes of this phenomenon...
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Thread Checker
To All: Here's what seems to be a neat device shown in Production Machining magazine. ====================================================== Thread Verification Unit Posted on: 11/4/2009 New Vista...
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