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High speed spindle vibration

I've got a 10k rpm, 1" dia spindle running in Barden precision bearings about 4" apart. A flat belt between the bearing...
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posted by tom(nospam)
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by tom(nospam)

Question on mounting a grinding wheel

Oh wizards of grinding, For mounting a new cup on a small T&C grinder, should I put blotter/cardboard disks on both sid...
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posted by "spam "
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by "spam "

silicon metal powder

we specialize in Silicon Metal Powder which contains silicon 99.9%.The size of product is between 20um and 5mm.The mont...
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posted by amili.china
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by amili.china

Made a cheap abrasive saw for small parts

Looking in a catalog the other day I saw an abrasive chop saw for small work. This thing was $250.00! I have seen the c...
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posted by etpm
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by etpm

Building a strain tester?

I'm needing to know first how to calculate the amound of force needed to pull a piece of steel apart. I don't know dime...
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posted by clannorm
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by clannorm

which Clausing model

Can somebody suggest which model is the lathe shown in this picture: http://web.mac.com/alphagolf/iWeb/Clausing/Clausing...
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posted by dot
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by dot

Ultrasonic Cleaner

Has anyone used an ultrasonic cleaner for pistols and other gun parts. I just bought one at HF with the intention of fi...
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posted by smulholl
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by smulholl

Tapping threads in G-11 garolite fibre board

I have to build a box (about 6" x 6" x 36") out of an electrically insulating material that can withstand temperatures...
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posted by sbaer
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by sbaer

more spray paint stuff

Anyone using Rustoleum spray paint? I have several cans that will not spray. I called but there wasa 25-45 min wait so...
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posted by rbraun333
17 comments posted 20yrs posted by rbraun333

Cummins in town today!

One of those road-warrior, truck retailers of fine, Coolie quality, Chinese machinery and tools - Cummins Tools - is in...
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posted by nospam
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam

Engraving tools - angle

Hi, I need to purchase some cnc engraving tools. Most often the shape is in 30 or 45 degrees V-angle, but I have seen o...
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posted by evagian
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by evagian

What is it? Set 136

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

hobby lathe and mill

Anyone have any suggestions on what lathes/mills would be a good size for a home/hobby metal workshop? Or at least give...
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posted by ahgilmore
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by ahgilmore