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OT: power window switch in Nissan Sentra

I have a friend who has a Nissan Sentra and the power window switch seems to be worn out. How do I get it out to replac...
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posted by kfvorwerk
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by kfvorwerk

Agie AC100D NC file format

Hello, Could anyone be so kind and provide me any material describing the Agie AC100D wire EDM machine NC file format? T...
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posted by palo.fulop
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by palo.fulop

Scrap steel prices in the midwest US?

Does anybody have an idea of what scrap dealers in the Chicago area are paying for steel or cast iron? I've got the rem...
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posted by MichaelHenry
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by MichaelHenry

Double headed Brigeport

Was driving in the steelyard/scrapyard part of town today, saw an interesting Bridgeport on a trailer in front of me. T...
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posted by spamless
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by spamless

What is this thing

Recently in an auction I bid on a skid of stuff, some of which I wanted and others I didn't pay attention to. Won the l...
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posted by marc.britten
21 comments posted 20yrs posted by marc.britten

FA: Monarch Pocket Tach 20

Works fine. Includes case and battery. Very handy for determining exact spindle speed on your lathe, mill, drill press,...
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posted by wallyblackburn
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by wallyblackburn

South Bend Carriage Stops

My first summer project was making new carriage stops for our lathes. Here is how I did it http://neme-s.org/SB_Carriag...
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posted by errol.groff
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by errol.groff

FA: Boston Gear 60-tooth Gears on eBay

I just put these on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180006234216 60-tooth, 24 pitch, 14.5 deg...
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posted by wallyblackburn
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by wallyblackburn

7/32-40 tap?

I'm trying to id a thread. I've been told it is a 7/32-40. I can tell it is 40, my thread mic reads .191 but I can't fi...
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posted by clutch
25 comments posted 20yrs posted by clutch

flattening a bolt

I hope this isn't a stupid question, but here goes.... I need to replace a missing bolt in a casement window hinge. The...
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posted by eag111
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by eag111

Ageing effects?

Got some cast iron brackets heading my way. Problem is they look too new for what I had in mind and was curious as to v...
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posted by Gadgetfreak2000
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by Gadgetfreak2000

Disc cutter - other shapes?

Hi. I have a disc cutter for cutting discs from sheet metal. It is the kind that you slide the sheet in, hit it with a...
7 comments posted 20yrs
posted by servicenospam
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by servicenospam

How to make thin groove for E clip ?

Hi I need to make thin grooves on 8mm shafts to fit E clips - any suggestions ? The groove will probably be 1mm or so. T...
13 comments posted 20yrs
posted by nasht
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by nasht