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What mcmaster item for cutting fluid (lathe+steel)
OK... What McMaster 16 oz cutting fluid would you recommend to try out for lathe cutting with steel material. So far 1413K33 seems promising. i
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Large heat sink needed
Does anyone have a heat sink that they want to part with ? My minimum size requirement would be 6" X 8" or bigger. I finished my DIY 3-phase VFD and need a large heat sink for the IGBT's. When i have...
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need articles from <Model Engineering>
Would SKS be able to scan the articles on the Super Simon engine in Volume 171 #3948, #3950, and a Postbag mention in #3952 of and email them to me? My kids just bought me Vols. 169 and 170 for my...
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Used motor oil as cutting fluid
Has anyone tried it? Perhaps after filtering it?
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One Way Flexible Support For Hose?
I have a 3/4" OD vinyl hose coming out of my new dehumidifier that has to snake about 4 feet to get to the sink it drains into. At the moment, I have it supported in a couple of places along the way,...
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Simple Easy Storage Hooks
Ok, I know a lot of you guys are serious fabricators, but this was a simple easy thing I found to store some heavy extension cords and ropes out in the shop. I took a section of 1/2" EMT and bent the...
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Do modern engines last longer?
Hi folks, This question came into my head a few days ago. I often hear people suggesting that the latest vehicle engines last longer and are more trouble-free than older engines. But I also hear...
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VFD braking
I want to add tapping ability (need to stop and reverse fast) to my CNC mill with a VFD on the spindle. Its a 5 hp Hitachi SJ100. 5-8 to 5-10 discuss adding a brake resistor. If I understand correctly...
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minor page update
--Photos of some of the prep work for upcoming Burning Man:
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Manual for a KO LEE Surface Grinder
I'm looking for a manual and/or parts list with exploded view diagrams for a model BA800 OK Lee surface grinder. Does any one have one they could copy for me? Jeff
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Help with building design!
I am needing/wanting to build a garage about 24x30. (but am open to other sizes). I need to do this myself. I don=92t have the money right now for a concrete floor. I have been toying with ideas...
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Cleaning Shop
Sorry I have to post this through Google Groups however my ISP apparently has closed down Usenet on me, I'll be looking for a long term solution. I need to make room in my shop for recent...
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Had a "smash and grab" accident today
Someone smashed the window of my truck, as it was parked at the train station, and stole a GPS. I have grown too much trusting in people, I think, and did not expect this sort of thing to happen, plus...
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Hydraulic lathes?
Sometime recently I read about someone who acquired an older milling machine that had hydraulic feed on the table. I wondered about how these tables might be controlled and if any lathes have been...
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Any 5C adaptor that could fit this?
Won this on ebay. This backplate should fit my lathe. It did not cost much, so I am sure that I can use it for various purposes, whatever they might be. my question is, how hard is it to find a 5C...
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