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AMPROBE RECALL

Shock hazard due to inaccurate voltage readings. http://www.amprobe.com/recall/ Please return your affected ACD-10 and/...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by azotic
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by azotic

OT - math teaser

1. Key in the first three digits of your phone number (NOT the Area code) 2. Multiply by 80 3. Add 1 4. Multiply by 250...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by judybob
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by judybob

Stainless steel & muriatic acid

Okay, I goofed. Rebuilding my original 1964 BMW R69S motorcycle. The rear axle (stainless, approx. 5/8" diameter, 15" l...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ivan
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by ivan

What's the proper Netiquette?

If I have a question that can be answered in more than one newsgroup, should I: A. post it to each newsgroup separately...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SurDO2Diver
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by SurDO2Diver

Mounting a lab tripod to metal base

Hi all, I hope this is the right forum I'm asking in. I have a small lab tripod (for holding beaker/flask) that I want...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nghiaho12
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by nghiaho12

Cast Iron making question

Assuming I have a working Cupola, can you just layer coke and iron turnings? Or does the swarf need to processed in some...
19 comments posted 19yrs
posted by fredhababorbitz
19 comments posted 19yrs posted by fredhababorbitz

Crinkle paint

Hi folks, Recently I've spotted a few really nice cast iron tape dispensers on eBay. I want one, but most of them have...
25 comments posted 19yrs
posted by christopher.tidy
25 comments posted 19yrs posted by christopher.tidy

cable troubles

Hi, I have 3 computers, 2 desktops and a laptop on a Lan. The desktops are plugged in to my router with ethernet cables...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by engineman1
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by engineman1

OT Electrical question

I got a Malibu 600 watt transformer. Model ML600TW. When I rotate the on/off knob, it makes the sound of smacking the o...
101 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SurDO2Diver
101 comments posted 19yrs posted by SurDO2Diver

How would you machine these tube ends to shape?

I need to make a number of parts from steel tubing. These will be sections of ~3/8"-1/2" tubing between 1.5" and 6" lon...
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posted by freemab222
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by freemab222

What is it? CLXI

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11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rhvp67
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by rhvp67

Interesting IC Engine Research Article

Hi all, This came up in Slashdot yesterday. http://www.technologyreview.com/Energy/18304/ Erik
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nospam
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospam

Profile cutting lathe bit

I have some aluminum "A" belt profile V belt pulleys to make from 6061 T6. Could the grooves be plunge cut (one at a ti...
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posted by msmith5242
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by msmith5242