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MOTOR CAPACITOR RATINGS

I just came across 2 1.5 HP induction motors- they seem in fine shape except all the capacitors are missing- Is there an...
24 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jinsolo
24 comments posted 20yrs posted by jinsolo

Vacuum part holding revisted?

I need to make a jig to hold and machine a 1"x2"x0.25" aluminum part on 5 sides (contour the outsides, mill a slot and...
9 comments posted 20yrs
posted by mikeNOSPAMster.d2
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by mikeNOSPAMster.d2

Air cylinder speed

Is there an easy way to measure the speed of a 1" dia. x 4" stroke air cylinder? It's close to full speed at 100 psi eve...
52 comments posted 20yrs
posted by tom(nospam)
52 comments posted 20yrs posted by tom(nospam)

Testing hydraulic cylinders -- VIDEOS

You can see that the rod is moving relatively smoothly, except at the last moment in the second video (my goofup due to...
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ignoramus16855
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus16855

Update - low cost eyeglasses / Zenni Optical

Received 2 pair today, seem to be perfect match for my prescription, look like excellent quality, I've become a believe...
21 comments posted 20yrs
posted by markotime
21 comments posted 20yrs posted by markotime

RESULT Testing hydraulic cylinders

I tested one of them with compressed air, it went very ineventful, the ram slowly moved until it reached end of its tra...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ignoramus16855
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus16855

Cup Wire brushes -- twisted vs non twisted

I need to do some rust removal on rusted pieces (cannot be submerged due to their mounting). So I wanted to buy cup bru...
32 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ignoramus16855
32 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus16855

need someone who can do oddball threading

I need an oddball thread cut onto an aluminum shaft. My Sherline lathe isn't big enough, or powerful enough, to do the...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by clayton
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by clayton

SATIN CHROME FINISH

My machine has dials in a matte finish, some refer to as " satin chrome" All the handles are bright chrome, and I want...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jinsolo
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by jinsolo

Remove dent from copper trumpet mute

I have a copper trumpet mute (shaped like a vase with a hole top and bottom) that fell out of my trumpet on its first o...
15 comments posted 20yrs
posted by richard.worsley
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by richard.worsley

OT-Need for adequate ammo supply

http://www.tampabays10.com/news/specials/popular/article.aspx?s=popular&storyid=41009 "On Tuesday thousands of people t...
15 comments posted 20yrs
posted by gunnerNOSPAM
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by gunnerNOSPAM

Suggestions for Repair?

I am looking for someone to take a look at and repair a couple of Strasbaugh polishing spindles. I am hoping to get bot...
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by mgouveia23
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by mgouveia23

Tolerances for grinding a 43" cutter blade

I work for a printing company, and our paper cutter has developed an unusual problem-- the blade cuts OK at both ends,...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by rbean
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by rbean

Attn; Canadian smokers

Those stupid cards they stuff in every pack are (plus or minus no nevermind) .005 inch. This is a supply of .005 shims/...
18 comments posted 20yrs
posted by QYNLZMTZBOQZ
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by QYNLZMTZBOQZ