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Blue color on steel
What is the process called that gives that blue color to steel. Looked at parkerizing but it does not seem to be the thing. I remember something about heating up a part and quenching in some sort of...
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Anyone have a good scrap bin to scrounge from?
Hello all, In the process of restoring the gigantic, ancient turret lathe I recently aquired, I discovered that it's missing a pin on the underside of the hex head that is used to index the machine to...
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Way OT: Indentify that Font
Website asks successive questions to arrive at a match. Useful. --Winston http://www.linotype.com/identifier.html
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RPM of variable speed DC Motors
After some web surfing, with HP being the same on a permanent magnet DC motor, is a lower RPM for the given HP better than a higher RPM for the same HP? Motor A: 1HP, 90V, 2500 RPM, 10.7A 4.28A per...
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Adams Steel ? (Chicago area steel supplier)
Does anyone know about Adams Steel in McHenry, Illinois (about an hour north of Chicago)? Do they sell steel (bar stock, tubes, angles, etc.) in quantities small enough for hobbyists, or do they only...
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hydraulic pump anyone?
a while back someone wanted a hydraulic pump - I don't remember what for - here is one that a friend asked me to sell for him- perhaps it will meet your need if shipping isn't too expensive.
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FOLLOWUP -- light for backing up in darkness
I went to AutoZone and bought something that fits my needs 100%. It is a light on a suction+magnetic base that is 100 watt rated and can be mounted on the roof of my pickup. It has a regular cig...
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Gluing aluminum
I have long been of the opinion that, if you have to rely on glue for attaching something to aluminum, you should rethink your design. I am changing my mind. A little over a year ago, an artist friend...
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Aluminum flat bar bender?
Is there an easy way to bend aluminum flat bar? Like a device, either store-bought or homemade? Something other than a simple vice. Thank you.
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Ot: A rant about eroded liberties
Duh, don't we ever learn anything? Yet another law meant to protect us from wacko gun owners. Anyone who meets todays stringent standards of being mentally chalanged can't get a gun .. now who is not...
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Atlas Clausing In Michigan
Saw this on Craigslist Detroit for anyone that might be looking for a smaller lathe.
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Website link - Excel sheets covering forming & cutting tonnages / various machining tables etc
I've seen a few requests for information on forming & cutting tonnages etc lately. I don't know Jack Schidt about the subject but stumbled across the page below with a variety of downloadable excel...
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making new sliding pump vanes
I'm rebuilding several Blackmer pumps that are used for diesel fuel. They have outlets of 2.5" and pump about 70 gallons per minute at 375 RPM. The pump housings are cast iron. I need to replace the...
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At Dealership In Souther'n Sweden 2007-09-28
Scania R114 380 Tankbil 8x2, 2002 Cr 19, 28000 mil, abs, drag, euro 3, klima, totalvikt 32000 kg, maxlast 18370, 24 M3 5 fack, Venst=F6m digital, dubbla slangrullar, wireless =F6verfyllnadsskydd, ADR...
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Need suggestions for a light to drive backwards
I had several really bad experiences with driving backwards, with a trailer, in low to no light conditions or in the rain. (one was when picking up thet Bliss punch). It is a big hazard and it is...
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