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OT: OT: OT: short background video on biofuels
connection: sponsored by AutoCAD/Autodesk short video [13.5 meg] on biofuel production in the US [corn] and Brasil [sugarcane] Title: Growing Energy URL: Unka' George [George McDuffee] ============...
 
OT: OT: OT: trailer sway dangers
short video [52 meg] on the danger of trailer sway. Includes possible safety hardware [1500$US] and some driving tips. Large trailers such as campers or large boats. Title: Trailer Sway Dangers URL:...
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OT: Tankless Hot Water Heaters?
I am going to have to put in a new NG water heater soon. Does anyone in this group have a tankless hot water heater? What do you think, is it worth the extra cost? Any problems with them? TIA Jay Cups
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RT tricks
Hello all, Suppose the goal is to make a 'C' with a horizontal line sticking out of it - something like 'Y' on its side. The front and back surfaces of the C are circular arcs (actually, it is slots...
 
Tool and die maker's daughter kills herself over a fake MySpace account
Those of us who have internet savvy children, keep in mind that fake accounts, online bullying etc, which are merely annoying for adults, can drive a child to do something stupid and irreversible, as...
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The Welding Supply Guide
The Welding Supply Guide, , is a directory of manufacturers of welding and fabricating equipment. You do not have to put in any usernames or passwords. No forms to fill out. You just get access to the...
 
What is it? CCVI
Set number 206 has just been posted: Rob What is it?
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OT Gator-1 Burgular-0
Some one forgot to tell the gator its illegal to defend your habitat with deadly force. Best Regards Tom.
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Harborfreight 3in1 Chucks?
I've got a HF 44142 3in1 multi-machine which came with the stock 3 jaw chuck. I cannot find a face plate, or four or six jaw chuck to fit it. Does anyone have any ideas where I could find something...
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Turbo Encabulator
After seeing this video, I made involuntary polyphonic harmonic oscillations in a molecular matrix of gas. D from BC
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Sustitute Delrin for steel bushing
I have a 16" South Bend Lathe with a Quick Change gearbox. The steel bushings for the gear shafts in the gear box are worn badly. Can I use Delrin to make the new bushings or will the material not...
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newbie question about ss moldings
I'm doing a kitchen backsplash and running a stainless steel snap-on molding horizontally across the back splash. Its primarily decorative but it doubles as a disguise for screws holding the...
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Chimney pipe
I just put in some chimney pipe for a wood stove. The slip joints have a little space in them. What is good for sealing up these joints? My first thought was JB Weld. Is that good, or is there...
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D1-4 spindle or $700?
Hello all, The Enco 12x36 belt-driven lathe is speaking to me. The money and noise factors favor it over the geared head. How big a deal is the threaded spindle vs. D1-4? My hunch is that most things...
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Which welder to use
Just sold my Lincoln Tombstone (AC + DC) welder at a real good price using Craigslist. Seems like every time I wanted to join two pieces of metal, the wire feed welder was handier. Total use of...
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