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Small Diameter Hole Guage

Greetings, I used to own a tool that looked like a large pen/scribe. The Scribe point when "released" would protrude an...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Traderman04
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by Traderman04

Diamond Pastes

Hi I would like to know how to make abrasive diamond pastes. These pastes are typically used for polishing metals and m...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ak.internet
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by ak.internet

Hopefully an easy drill chuck question

Good Evening to the Collective! (that's you folks out there, by the way) I have a little difference of opinion at work...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by davenlm
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by davenlm

O2 regulator trouble

My oxy regulator quit working. I took it apart and found the problem and put it together and it appears to be working b...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nhull
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by nhull

vertical up butt joint 3/8 or 10 mm

Problem with vertical up butt joint 3/8 or 10mm plate veed out to 60 degrees 2.5 root gap 2.0mm root face cannot get 10...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rich.beav3
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by rich.beav3

OT: windows keyboard shortcut

My CNC control, Camsoft, has a new programming command called "SEND KEYS"... I'd like to know if there are keyboard sho...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

CNC Components Available for Router / Laser Project

For anyone interested the following CNC / Laser components are avilable for purchase on Ebay. Synrad 10W CO2 Laser w/ p...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by zambrananelson
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by zambrananelson

OT: Bumper Stickers

Saw this gem today: BAD COP NO DONUT :) JR Dweller in the cellar
36 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jasonrnorth
36 comments posted 19yrs posted by jasonrnorth

Toolmex/ Bison Threading Tool Holders

Anyone use the Toolmex internal and external carbide tool holders with lay down inserts. I was curious how they are adj...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Sierevello
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by Sierevello

seized induction motor

I've come across a machine that was in a flooded basement, but kept above the water line. The motor looks to be a gener...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by presence
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by presence

OT: Physics questions: Battery freezing

Hi people, I have a friend who lives off the grid (solar + wind) and is concerned with the battery charge getting low a...
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posted by davenpete
19 comments posted 19yrs posted by davenpete

Shear Clearance

I've got to find out what is wrong with the shear at work Monday. Its been broken since before I started and its sounds...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by clannorm
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by clannorm