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I've worked with wood most of my life, but I'm not as experienced with metals... I recently found that I have to do a project for work that involves drilling multiple holes through both sides of 3/4"x 3/4" and 1/16 thick square aluminum tube to make antennas. Imagine a TV antenna read more...
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Chaps, My WD engine is noisy. I will adjusts the tappets but it did occur to me it may be timed incorrectly. The 'text' book says time to TDC and having examined the magneto it is firing exactly at TDC. Someone told me I should advance it a little in a manner similar to a Lister D. read more...
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I was wondering if there was any reason to prefer one of these to systems of units over the other. I notice that the "mmNs" setting calculates mass properties in metric tonnes (which doesn't seem convenient for designing parts smaller than, say, a bread truck). Yet read more...
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Both glues seem to be 2-part epoxy, but is one much better than the other? I know JB Weld contains metal dust, but does that really add much to the strength - I suppose it's a bit like the gravel in concrete...? read more...
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Chiedo scusa, a me servirebbe per rendere opaca o traslucida la plastica dei Led (tipo "lampade smerigliate"), ma suppongo che qui dovreste saperne qualcosa; l'unico modo che io conosca è di usare degli abrasivi, ma per caso in campo modellistico si usa qualche read more...
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Bayite DC v-A-w meter (Jim Wilkins)
posted on 01-13-2021
Jim - you have posted about your Bayite DC all-in-1 meter: https://www.amazon.com/bayite-6-5-100V-Display-Multimeter-Voltmeter/dp/B013PKYILS/ Do you know if it measures true RMS, or do read more »Retail Source 5052 PIPE (not thin wall tube) USA
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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HVDC line grounding system question
posted on 01-03-2021
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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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Can I use 30% ethyl acetate & 70% MEK to make glue for PVC Plastic film? read more »Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing
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posted on 06-07-2020
New windows 10 installed But could not run setup SOLIDWORKS 2016 same software run other system Unable to run SOLIDWORKS installation manager H:\sldlmsldlm.exe Verify that you have access to... read more »Spel 80M for SRC200 robot controller
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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Frequenzumformer und Trafo
posted on 01-17-2021
Hallo zusammen, 230V 1% zu betreiben. Ansatz: 1% FU erzeugt 3x230V 50Hz mit Sinusfilter, anschliessend ein 230/400V 3% Trafo und ab in die Maschine. read more »[MANIFESTO] it.hobby.modellismo
posted on 01-06-2021
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posted on 01-06-2021
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