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Role of craftspersons (such as metalworkers) in resilient communities
Some really good stuff to ponder here, especially if you think we are headed for a systemic crisis. Dave http://globalguerrillas.typepad.com/globalguerrillas/
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HF hydraulic press Question
I bought the Harbor Freight 20 Ton hydraulic press today. The table [they refer to it as the apron] rocks on the pins. It's twisted. When I hold one end down, there's a 5/32" gap at the opposite end....
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OT: [OT] That was funny!
Just now I told SWMBO that I've decided to fight senility. I proudly told her that I refused to open any incoming package until I remembered what I had ordered. She smiled and said "Looks like the...
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Pleasant (tentative) surprise with Bridgeport Customer Service
I called Bridgeport (division of Hardinge now) and spoke to customer support. I asked a lady if they have schematic for the electrical cabinet and repair manual. To my great surprise, she said that...
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OT computer/video question OT
I'm tryin' to assemble diverse pieces into a sorta-kinda media center . One of those pieces is a computer , Intel D865PERL MoBo with ATI 9600 series video card . The video looks great on a VGA monitor...
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shrinker/stretcher
I'm thinking about getting a shrinker/stretcher to have about the shop for mostly shaping aluminum parts. Are there any units out there that should be avoided? What specifically should I look for....
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Agent Email filter help
Just got a TON of spam Emails with 7 lines and blank subject field. all from different sender ID. Agent's filter seems only to work on sender field. Can anyone help with a filter expression to target...
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OT: Mil pay vs Social Security
I'm retired USAF, drawing a monthly pension payment. But it is harder every day to go to my job. I'm getting close to SS retirement age. I remember back in the day the military told me I couldn't draw...
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Turbo Incabulator
Gunner http://home.comcast.net/~steveham21/turbo.mpg
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Sine Bar Chart?
Anyone got a simple chart or spreadsheet for a 5" sine bar?
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Mig Cart Photos
Hi All Completed my MIG welder cart last night. Photos are in the dropbox under MigCart*. For some reason the TXT file doesn't wrap properly, I'm not sure what happened, so I've included it here. "One...
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Reducing diameter of straight drill bits
I need to drill some 21/32 holes with a hand drill, not accessible to drill press. I do not have a reduced shank 21/32 drill bit and new they cost $30+. I have a 21/32 straight shank drill bit, but it...
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labelling plastic parts bins
Well I've tried some of the suggestions to be able to glue some computer generated labels on some plastic parts bins. I sanded the plastic carefully, cleaned it with acetone and applied an Avery...
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Anyone in Contact with Matt?
Has anyone had contact with Matt Spynda this year. I haven't been able to get a response via e-mail since the beginning of February. I wanted to send him money for the Star Wars stuff I sent to him to...
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Wiring garage lights
I recovered five eight-foot 2-bulb fluorescent fixtures from my old garage and want to mount them in my new garage. I can't find my code book at the office after the last major cleaning and the...
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