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laser layout optimumization
I just got off the phone with "the kid". He's moved jobs again. he's now programmer - engineer - lead for the laser and CNC press brake department. There are four CNC lasers running 24 X 6+. Among the...
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Can bearings be directional?
I called an internet supplier about a riding mower bearing - long story. When I gave him the existing part number it included a NL in the identification. He proceeded to tell me that meant it was...
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wishbone drill bit sharpener
I came across this thread: #4 has a pic of a wishbone drill bit sharpening kit. I'd like to just buy one. A Google search turned up zip. Anybody know of a source? Karl
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The deal of a lifetime!! GLOAT!!!
A friend of my Dad's is moving after retiring and used to be a Mopar buff... He is moving to a retirement community and he was cleaning out his garage and called me knowing I had a start-up engine...
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Welding is very dangerous
Especially when a hot piece of metal goes down your pants and lands right on your dick. Yes, this happened, and it was extremely painful.
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Group question
On my barbecue, it came with several plastic fasteners. They look like a bolt, but with the shaft made up of a split arrow head. It holds together two pieces of sheet metal, and is used by simply...
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Dore-Westbury Vertical Milling Machine Help
I have recently bought a second hand Adcock & Shipley Model No OC horizontal milling machine, which has been fited with a Dore-Westbury Light Vertical Milling Machine Head. I would like to locate some...
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Pictures from a flood today
Our town was very mildly flooded today, here are some pictures. Picture Index
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swivel vs fixed casters for welder cart?
I'm designing a cart for a Miller DialArc HF plus Miller TIG cooler unit. I just wanted to hear if you guys would use 4 swivel casters or 2 swivel and 2 fixed, and why. Grant
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HF tubing roller
I've been meaning to build a tubing roller for some time, but just never got around to it. And the big problem of the rollers: expensive stock & tricky to turn. But HF now has one for $180: has...
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Buying Band saw- advice needed- mild steel cutting
Hi I am looking to buy a Band saw or scroll saw to use cutting aluminium and mild steel, sheet and tube. Silverline do a 350 W band saw with a 14 tpi blade for =A385 but I cant find any information...
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Speeds when facing
If you are facing a 5" diameter work in a lathe do you increase the RPMs as you near the center?
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"Nobody Beats Harbor Freight on Quality and Value"
Subject line quoted from their latest ad. ROTFLMAO
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OT: For balance
Commentary by Lt. Col. Mark Murphy 354th Maintenance Group deputy commander 8/15/2008 - EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- I learned a big lesson on service Aug. 4, 2008, when Eielson had the rare...
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Help with computer
Gents, It's no secret that I know very little about computers. I have a problem that just reared its head---and I'm completely stymied. When I double click on one of my files in My Documents (Windows...
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