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Building Hydraulic power unit

Where would a guy find a manifold block that he could attach a hydraulic pump, motor, and reservoir to make a DC power...
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how to repair a kerr electromelt

All, I just bought a Kerr electromelt 364 from ebay that was advertised to be working, but when I unpacked it, a piece...
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posted by eternalsquire
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by eternalsquire

OT-- big resistor question

We've decided to dispose of a number of really big resistors in my lab. These things are like hockey pucks, an inch thi...
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posted by cmciver
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by cmciver

Proctologically Violated

I vote for PV as the Best Poster of the Month poster. Great wit and wisdom!!! Fun to read!!! AAA+++!!! (and thanks a lot...
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posted by ignoramus22056
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus22056

Market research question #2

Market research question #2. Also posted to alt.machines.cnc for people doing prototype and maintenance work. How much...
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posted by gmcduffee
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by gmcduffee

Need advice - Fishing line winder ideas

I'm thinking about a small project, a fishing line winder for filling and stripping line from reels. Most stores have t...
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posted by garyh82012
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by garyh82012

Ammco Brake Shoe Abrasive Belts - Need a supplier

I have a model #880 Ammco brake shoe grinder and need to find a supplier of the abrasive belts. I have contacted Ammco...
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posted by sbracing
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by sbracing

Lathe and motor maintenance

Not having ever owned a lathe before but starting to learn raises more and more questions. I have gone round and oiled...
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posted by r.templeton
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by r.templeton

Thank you for B`port help

Thank you to all who answered my questions on the Bridgeport. I will try oiling the high/low clutch lever to get it to...
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posted by monkers
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by monkers

Surface grinders question

Local to me is a guy who is offering 3 or 4 surface grinders for $300 ea or best offer. I like to think my hobby shop i...
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posted by burkheimer
37 comments posted 20yrs posted by burkheimer

What is it? CXLI

http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/ Rob
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posted by rhvp67
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by rhvp67

Drawn cup roller clutch interference fit

I'm having a strange problem with INA one-way clutches. I can't find the specification for the fit into a bore. The OD...
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posted by tom(nospam)
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by tom(nospam)

Getting a Phase II toolpost Disassembled

I just had my first shipment from enco arrive it was a Phase 2 Piston style toolpost. (AXA sized) there is a point at w...
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posted by b_philion
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by b_philion

Safe procedures for hoisting an engine

Take a look at these two pictures: http://yabe.algebra.com/~ichudov/misc/ebay/Diesels/2874261.jpg.htmlhttp://yabe.algeb...
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posted by ignoramus11590
25 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus11590