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Knight chess-piece "plan"?
Hey All, Anybody got a suggestion or sample/drawing/pix of a Knight chess-piece that I can make by turning and minor milling? I don't want a "3-D horse head impression" or casting, or even a...
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need some hole drill'n advice
I know I ask a question about every month hope you don't mind. Problem: I'm building a small backhoe and I need to drill a bunch of 1" holes in 1/4" wall SQ tubing and 1/2" thick plate steel. I'm...
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Should I change to 1 PH motor or by converter for 3 ph motor
I just got an older surface grinder that has a real new 1 hp 3 ph motor. I don't have 3 ph and I'm wondering if I should just buy another motor with a 1 ph, or should I buy the converter. I was told...
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OT-Ballistic car repair
One for the what was he thinking file. Regards Tom. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/339418_shotgun13.html
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Making lead screws on a lathe
Hello, I am just gathering some information for a couple of employees at my job who have just started working on a metal lathe. We have a Jet 1340 (13x40) metal lathe and are wondering if it is...
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Miller Roughneck 2E/2F?
Craigslist has a Miller Roughneck 2E engine driven welder advertised for $600. Looking at the pictures..it appears to actually be a 2F with range taps on the front, rather than a selector switch....
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Auctions This Weekend
Attn: Gunner or anyone else near Apple Valley, CA that is interested in auctions. Chaek out this site for this weekend's auctions, especially the one in Phelan: http://www/ good project trucks and a...
 
Bending a trombone
Probably Cerro-bend alloy. Melts at about 75C (167F).
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older vets will remember this metal
I dunno... I'm just a sucker for things that work, and try to find "legitimate uses" for things that are just neat to have; so.... I stumbled across a VN-era gasoline "trashcan" immersion water heater...
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Taper Lock Bushes
Has anyone used plain adapters with taper lock bushes? Here is a link: a .pdf of the plain adapters. aren't available in Australia anymore, I'd have to get them imported. I'm not sure why they haven't...
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Design questions
Is this an existing slab? Point being if the slab is new, or you have access around all four edges, start off by trenching around the slab and pouring a proper footing that will be needed for the...
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Picture from 1943 -- children making electric motor windings
Those kids are all old people now. I read everything I can put my hands on, about WWII. Try this one, soldiers returning from war are received by women, very cute and horny looking. i
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new metalworking tool
Found this on the Seattle Times web page: Revenge of the lug nut: Kitsap County man gets hurt when he blasts car wheel with shotgun The Associated Press SOUTHWORTH, Kitsap County - A man trying to...
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OT: Supremes and 2nd Amendment
I'm really surprised that both sides are pushing so hard for a hearing. With so much to loose either way, it seems like the best for both sides would be to just continue posturing and saber- rattling.
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How do I use a Split bolt ? (electrical)
I have a 60 amp circuit with a single outlet (I believe an L5-50) that I use for my welder. I want to add a second outlet to this circuit so that I don't have to keep unplugging/plugging when I want...
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