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Double Carbide Insert QCTP Toolholder for AXA Toolposts
FWIW, there are two eBay sellers offering these double-ended turning-facing (threading?) toolholders presently. HHip and tools4cheap are offering these holders with inserts for $44/45 plus shipping. I...
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Drawing program CAD
In the past week or so, somebody mentioned a drawing program he was using, and I cannot find it again, and, believe me, I have sifted through a mountain of dreck, as well as a lot of serious and...
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Electric motor lubrication
I have an old (1947±) LeBlonde Regal lathe. The huge motor (G.E. probably only 2 hp) has grease fittings on each end (motor housing). Do I really use grease? Do I replace the zerks with cups and add...
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TIG - types of HF start
I"m considering watching for a TIG welder and note that there are different types of high frequency starting. It looks like the lift to start method is on less expensive machines. I assume that you...
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must sell Miller TIG Welder - Dynasty 200 DX AC/DC TIG/Stick
hi,all. my name is Yoshi and i am jewelry designer and maker ,and also was interested in making other lager object ,however never had time to do it,and as the time passed , my eyes are getting weak so...
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3 TPI Acme thread
A friend at work has a wine press which needs some help. The internal threads of a piece that moves up and down on an acme thread are damaged. I've been unsuccesful at getting him to bring it so I can...
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mig stainless
For miging 304 stainless would 100% argon or 100% CO2 be better. The CO2 welds much nicer, deeper pen. but is there some corrosion problems. These are the 2 gases I have and I am not getting the...
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Can a growler be converted to a de-magnetiser?
I have an old fleamarket growler for checking electric motor armatures. It warns not to be turned on without armature in V. My physics has faded over the years, what will happen with an incomplete...
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5hp B&S flathead head bolt torque?
Anyone have even a rough idea?
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Clear anodize?
I have an aluminum part that I'm going to attempt to get a raw aluminum shiny, brushed surface on.... and then having it sealed, I imagine is even more important. So generally what process is used for...
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Mitutoyo Digimatic caliper error "Err 05" (2023 Update)
My Mitutoyo Digimatic caliper is refusing to work and says "Err 05". Would anyone have any idea what this may mean?
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OT-Trading carbon credits
Has anyone else seen the PBS program about carbon credits ? Some of our esteemd wall street gurus are trying to package and market carbon credits that they would like to sell on wall street. Anyone...
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New indicator
The dealer in the next town had a magnetic base and an indicator combo on sale for $30. So I decided to make like a real machinist and bought one to see what my various turning implements are doing....
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New Gun Problem
I hope I'm not gonna have to fix this problem. I bought this chick gun as I call it a couple of years ago I guess. It is a Model 60 (I think) S&W .357 Mag. 5 shot. The other day I shot it with another...
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drill a hole in a knife blade?
I carried a Buck knife for 10 years that had: a) light weight plastic handle b) folding c) locking d) belt clip e) one hand operation f) some serrations on blade Then I lost it last week. They don't...
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