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Economics of transmission
I am not sure if I am going crazy or the world around me is: I am going around trying to price out a project: To reduce motor speed using a pulley system by 16:1 would cost me in pulleys alone $50...
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OT: An Enjoyable Few Moments
Downloaded the latest headers after coming home from work. Expand threads to see responders. See Cliffie as the starter. Kill thread. Ah, now I see some rational types and even a few metalworking...
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rotary tool parts
I was given a "Professional Woodworker" carving tool that looks like a Dremel. This tool is missing the nut and collet. The shaft is larger than a Dremel and the threads do not seem to match anything...
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DB-25 Panel cutout dimensions
Hi, I must be losing my Google search skills but I cannot find panel cut out details for a female DB-25 plug. By Female I mean the outer profile of the shell and not the pins versus sockets. The panel...
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Steamboating this weekend
--Of interest to folks in Northern California: the umpteenth California Delta Steamboat Meet will be this weekend. From the Bay Area take 80 North to 12 East to Rio Vista, CA. Cross the bridge and...
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Emco Compact 5 lathe / mill
While I am fascinated by machining I have neither skill nor experience as a machinist. Therefore, I will appreciate your help. I am considering buying an Emco Compact 5 lathe with mill as a gift for...
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Letter "V" on a huge old anvil
An auction is coming up. It is something unusual, because most of their stuff is huge 1940s machines. I have never seen so much old stuff in one place. Anyway, I no longer buy anything for resale, did...
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ON TOPIC: Little Scotsman EDM
Cincinnati Little Scotsman EDM for sale on the local classifieds site. $1500 and fairly close. I have no idea if this is a run away, walk away, or actually consider sort of item for HSM. Don't know...
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Are 5c collets all the same?
Looking to get a basic set of 5c collets. I'm finding many different prices, expensive ones by Hardinge, cheaper ones made in China. Is there a brand that give good value for the money? Chuck
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"Flash of Genius" movie
I'm seeing previews for the movie about the invention of intermittent wipers in '63. Think how things have changed in 45 years. Today, a manager at a design firm would tell a group of engineers to...
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purge a oil tank for safty
whats the best way to purge so that a welding spark wont blow me yup kapow not ready to die today may a eathquake or flood torado no blown to out of orbit
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OT: A guy builds something in his shop
Metal content: engine parts, control cables Wood content: wings and fuselage We all like to build things in our shops, some shops are big, and some shops are small. We work from varied amounts of...
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OT: English-speaking Oregon Firefighters Fired
can't believe it. I think I'm gonna be sick. -- Instant Gratification Takes Too Long! -------------------------------------
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Inductive heaters for bolt removal etc
OK, trying to help the on-topic ratio. Interest was expressed in the boat trailer thread- ?v=O-uSJfguTp0&feature=related pricing massive DIY unit Dave The Concentrator is great for: breaking rusted or...
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