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I intend to make some bending fixtures for use in my 50 ton hydraulic press. The maximum i would be bending 3/8 x 6" hot roll plate. The stock i have on hand is 1144 and 4140. Any ideas on thee best choice of material for this project? read more...
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I need a mopst efficient way to soften nylon 6/6 without changing any of its properties. These are small dowels with .0.018" deep grooves around them and they are supposed to lock into brass tubing with a mating I.D. shoulder. I'm seriosuly thinking of boiling these dowels to force them into the Brass read more...
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Our T32 lathe is getting a 128 Emergency Stop alarm. Which, by looking at the manual, says the e-stop is active. Push/Pull the e-stop a few times, nothing. The alarm is associated with a blinking spindle stop button and lit NC Alarm LED on the operator panel. Any thoughts? I know read more...
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Like a fool, I left the lid off my bottle of Tamiya liquid cement last time I used it and now its pretty gooey. Still liquid, just, but very thick. What could I use to thin it back to its working consistency? Advice appreciated. read more...
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Czy magnes, np. w kształcie litery U, przyciąga kropelki rtęci z rozbitego termometru lekarskiego? Chemicy twierdzą, że nie. Z poważaniem MJ read more...
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Reid Supply
posted on 01-21-2021
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posted on 01-12-2021
I've been working on another boat project and looking through various manufacturers websites I've found that aluminum water pipe might be the best solution for one aspect. I want a 5052 pipe a w... read more »Re: Anvil Identification
posted on 06-19-2019
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posted on 02-01-2019
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posted on 09-15-2020
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posted on 01-03-2021
There is a long HVDC power line from northern Quebec Canada to Ayer, Massachusetts USA. It operates at either /- 375 kV or /- 450 kV depending on source. As I understand it, it is grounded at e... read more »Hawker Siddeley / Electric Construction Schematics
posted on 10-17-2020
I don?t know if anyone can point me in the right direction. We have a 1983 Lister ST1 engine with a Electric Construction Limited / Hawker Siddeley generator. The latter needs some TLC and we?re look... read more »CFM Rating
posted on 08-21-2020
Does anyone know how to locate the CFM rating of Maytag Dryer model MED8630HW? read more »What is polyethylene foam?
posted on 12-18-2019
Polyethylene foam is a durable, lightweight, resilient, closed-cell materia l. It is often used for packaging fragile goods due to its excellent vibrat ion dampening and insulation properties. It a... read more »PVC Plastic Film Glue
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posted on 06-07-2020
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posted on 12-26-2020
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posted on 12-09-2020
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posted on 05-20-2020
Hi All I'm new here, but not new to CAD, just very (VERY) rusty I want to create a 3D drawing of a Case Trimmer, Case Length Gauge & Shell Holder I can draw this in 2D without too much effort, b... read more »Walter Dreiger
posted on 06-06-2020
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posted on 07-28-2017
Even I check the all dependencies everything looks good. All the sub components are exported with out any error. But Every time when i tried to export the assembly file , I get this message. read more »Model Engineering
F-8E Crusader French Special 1/48 instructions for Hasegawa
posted on 02-09-2020
My son gave me one but without the instructions... Can someone help? Thanks. read more »Cesaroni motors
posted on 05-12-2020
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I recently completed a Proctor Antic Bipe. What a beautiful kit to build and fly. Photos here: http://mhmyers.com/antic/antic.html -- m-m www.mhmyers.com read more »Any recommendations for an edge finder?
posted on 11-06-2020
I've been trying to decide whether to get a wiggler (probably not), a split cylinder type or an electronic type for edge finding. How repeatable are the no-name electronic types that are on eBay ... read more »Jacob Sparre Andersen has passed away
posted on 12-17-2018
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statische Aufladungen
posted on 01-18-2021
Hallo In meiner neuen Wohnung stelle ich fest, dass ich mich andauernd sein scheint, kommt vielleicht auch von dahher? In meiner alten Wohnung hatte ich Parkett als Fussboden, da ist das nicht ... read more »[MANIFESTO] it.hobby.modellismo
posted on 01-06-2021
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posted on 01-06-2021
Hallo NG! Die Nichte und der Neffe haben's kaputt gespielt, der Onkel darf's wieder reparieren... ;-) Konkret geht es um ein Also schon mal nicht besonders prickelnd zu kleben. Als Kleber dami... read more »Druk 3D
posted on 01-18-2021
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posted on 01-02-2021
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