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Does someone need a new toolpost but no holders?

Here's what I'm thinking: Phase II BXA toolholders average ~$53 ea. I can buy a Phase II piston BXA set with 5 holders...
14 comments posted 20yrs
posted by cesium
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by cesium

Jet Lathe 321830

I am just looking into getting a small lathe like the Jet 14"x40" Geared Head Lathe. I have a Bridgeport Mill running o...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by swbudnack
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by swbudnack

Painting galavanized metal

How can I paint successfully galavanized metal. I tried regular paint but I can scrape it off with my fingernail. The me...
8 comments posted 20yrs
posted by openinndt19
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by openinndt19

OT-Computer nerds request

Guy gave me a Compaq Presario 1250 laptop today. I booted it up before I left his shop..and it cant find the boot drive...
23 comments posted 20yrs
posted by gunner
23 comments posted 20yrs posted by gunner

very black anodizing

A local company makes some devices for aiming xray machines. The device projects a cross hair where the xray beam goes....
31 comments posted 20yrs
posted by dcaster
31 comments posted 20yrs posted by dcaster

Large Capacity Anodizing

Anyone know of an anodizing shop that can take large items? Specifically the item is 22' x 6' x 8' Tony
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by al2001block
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by al2001block

Will 303 Stainless take and hold a good edge?

While rummaging through my garage the other day I found a box of cutoffs I had labeled 303 Stainless. I remember buying...
7 comments posted 20yrs
posted by R-D-Lorance
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by R-D-Lorance

make your own press brake dies

A 150 ton press followed my son home... It wieghs in at around 14,000 lbs. has two platens that are 3'x3' by 4" thick a...
23 comments posted 20yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
23 comments posted 20yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

OT request for post from years back

Some years ago, someone posted a long diatribe put down. I believe it was written by an English gentleman over his diss...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by janders1957
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by janders1957

Somewhat OT - Looking For 1/2 D NiCads

It seems as though most NiCad suppliers have abandoned the fatter cells. I need some 2-cell packs made up of 1/2 D cell...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jgandalf1
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by jgandalf1

My new spreader beam plan (visited steel yard)

This is a continuation of my effort to make a suitable spreader beam for lifting engines and pallets. I visited a steel...
97 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ignoramus20979
97 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus20979

slot drill

Who makes a 25mm slot drill with a 20mm shank? I've only got collets avaliable up to 20mm and need to drop a 25mm hole i...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by somone
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by somone

Quick Q on stalled A/C compressor

Awl-- Actually stalled dehumidifier compressor. Turn it on, you hear the "starter circuit" buzz, lites dim momentarily,...
17 comments posted 20yrs
posted by entropic3.14decay
17 comments posted 20yrs posted by entropic3.14decay