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anyone near Los Angeles have a heavy bead roller ?
I've finally decided that one way to make a "curl" in some sheet metal to make hood hinges for my 36 cadillac is to use a bead roller - perhaps someone in the general LA area has one with a good...
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Made a Tool
Pics in the DB: wrench.txt and the accociated JPGs. These pics show a turning tool for removing the starter bolts on a Mercruiser 5.0 V8 boat engine. Due to the location of the starter 32" below the...
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More Questions - Emco Compact5 CNC
Well, that EMCO 8.6 I was asking about left my possession Sunday. Local machinist wanted spares for his, and mine had some headstock issues, so it went to a better home. Now I'm looking at a EMCO...
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BRL-CAD?
Anyone heard of BRL-CAD? 's supposed to be a well-developed open-source solid modeling package. I was wondering if anyone here has any mileage with it, and their impressions.
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Fashioning a heat sink for a DC motor
Assuming one has a fairly straight approx 4.5" OD x 10" long round motor with smooth surface, what would be a good way to get some heat sink type of deal ? I am thinking about A) getting say 3/8 or...
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Metal Bending - Another Crosspost
Ok... there are obviously sheet metal brakes out there to do this, but the price gets up there pretty quickly. I was wondering if it would be practical bend some small pieces of aluminum in my...
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Switch between motor and VFD
So, everyone is saying that it is bad to place a switch between a motor and a VFD (if it is switched when running, of course). I am sure that it is true, but I am not sure why. Also, is there...
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Workers reject union
Best Regards Tom. Dealers at the Rio casino in Las Vegas have rejected a proposal for union representation, officials say.
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Having a problem seeing the weld pool with very low currents
I'm currently TIGing some thin stainless (0.55mm) sheet and this requires very low currents. The problem I'm having is that my auto-helmet only goes down to DIN 9 and it seems way too dark. I don't...
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The Employee Free Choice Act
The Employee Free Choice Act A growing, bipartisan coalition of policymakers supports the Employee Free Choice Act, proposed legislation that would ensure that workers have a free choice and a fair...
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Pulley repair
Bearing died on JD mule drive pulley. Pulley is 2 piece stemped metal with bearing sandwiched inbetween, halves riveted together.. Me thinks might be able to machine off enough of flange on one side...
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Lincoln MIG tips compatible with Hobart?
I have a Hobart 125 wire-feed welder that came with .030" wire. I picked up some .035 wire and, without thinking, a set of Lincoln brand contact tips. Any reason to think they won't be compatible with...
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For Sale-Kalamazoo 7" Chop Saw
Kalamazoo 7" Chop Saw, new bearings on spindle, single phase 2HP Baldor motor (standard motor is 1HP), has a barely used .045 wide cut- off wheel, $255.00, located near Dallas, TX, will send picture...
 
Dividing head parts wanted
I've got a little Clausing mdl 8647 dividing head. It only came with one disc, the one with 15,16,17,18,19 and 20 holes. I believe they originally came with 2 other discs. Anybody have a source for...
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yet another reason for safety clothing
I have been doing some lathe work in my garage without a shirt this summer (it's down to 95 degrees at 05:00 if I am lucky), and I discovered a really good reason not to do this. Cleaning out aluminum...
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