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Looking for drilling jig ideas
I've been trying various things over the last few years and I'm just curious if there's any engineering geniuses out there that have a better way to do this... I drill thousands of holes in 1" and...
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Delrin square tubing or angle bar?
Anybody know where to buy Delrin square tubing or angle bar? About 3/32" to 1/8" thick. I don't know if "angle bar" is the proper terminology, what I mean is like flat bar that is folded 90° along...
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15 years ago
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Pneumatic rack and pinion drive
I want to turn a 4" OD x 3/8" thick gear 80 to 110 degrees in 100 ms. I'm thinking of a 4" stroke by 1-1/4" bore air cylinder attached to a rack gear that would engage the round gear. No, I won't do...
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BIG thread chaser source
Need a tool to chase the rust out of threads on irrigation riser sockets. Thread is 4" NPT internal. Yes---that's FOUR INCH. Any ideas? I've never personally seen a pipe tap that big, and I'm sure the...
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What should I do with my metal scrap?
I have an auger made of aluminum - it is a part of a meat grinder - that got oxidized inside and out; the company replaced it for me. (I sold the meat grinder on craigslist, taking a big loss). I sell...
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McMaster-Carr Reply
After reading the post by Steve L. I wrote McMaster asking why they wouldn't sell to individuals overseas. This is what I received from them: customers. We do not sell to private individuals outside...
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Trailer fenders
ANy idea on how to make some dual axle trailer fenders at home cheaply. I bought a used trailer and it desparetly needs new fenders but they are major money!
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Compressor drain
Looking for recommendations on a good compressor drain. Something that works, does not need attention, tolerates occasional cold winter day with garage door open, and does not make too much noise....
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SHOCKING! Quincy compressor needs maintenence!
People start lining up behind my desk...oh-boy! Production has ground to a halt, we have low air pressure! Just where ARE those compressors? Somebody goes back and finds them, starts up the Hydro-Vane...
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15 years ago
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seeking air compressor recommendations
I'm looking for an air compressor, either tankless or with a small tank ("pancake" style?). It'll be used to inflate wheelchair tires (60 psi) and run small things like a drill. No 12V kit please; I...
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pickle jar
I have a jar of pickles that is too tight to open. what should I do? I will post here because I am very stupid, lazy and spineless. I like to talk and talk and talk and do nothing on my own. It was...
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McMaster-Carr
Folks, You may find this interesting, but McMaster-Carr will not sell to service men serving overseas. I made a purchase yesterday quite successfully and today I received a very polite email refusing...
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Motor starter makes noise like a buzzer
I have not used my phase converter in a while. When I fired it up the other day, the main Allen Bradley size 2 starter made a very loud noise, like a old style 60 Hz door buzzer. Despite that, the...
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painting old trailer
Bought an old trailer. What is the best way to paint it. I want it to look nice and hold up but it does not have to be perfect. Thinking of using implement paint at TSC. One thing I was wondering, I...
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Trailer question
I was wondering if I could email some pictures of a trailer I bought to someone that could give me some advice. I bought a 12 foot by 6 foot rough dual axle trailer. I bought it for 400 bucks. I...
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15 years ago
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