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Making bits? Is this possible?

Since I havn't done much metal working thought I'd ask the pro's here. I need to make some cutting bits to work with on...
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posted by NoSpam
19 comments posted 20yrs posted by NoSpam

drilling SST?

Hi, I'm new to machining, so maybe it's a tyro's silly error, but here's the situation: I was drilling 3/4" deep into 3...
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posted by barnest
19 comments posted 20yrs posted by barnest

Dumore tool post grinder spindle lube

I've gotten several "good" condition Dumore spindles from Ebay. Unfortunatly bearings in all except the last one are pr...
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posted by msmith5242
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Hydraulic (Metal Finish) Question

Hydraulic (Metal Finish) Question When folks "make" hydraulic cylinder surfaces, I am curious what the optimal finish i...
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posted by bob
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by bob

OT: Fun site for EMC

http://www.compliance-club.com/banana_skins.asp JR Dweller in the cellar ----------------------------------------------...
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posted by jasonrnorth
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FS: Stainless M6 Square Battery Nuts

I had a devil of a time finding these. My local shop, Coleman Powersports of Falls Church, supplied four M6 hex/Phillip...
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posted by DGoncz
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by DGoncz

Gear rack sources for small quantities?

I need about 30 feet of rack gear (2x12' + 1x6', or 5x6' which seems to be what's actually available) and 3 spur gears...
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posted by LawrenceSMITH
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by LawrenceSMITH

Why is this like that?

Metal content. Whatever's still made out of metal in today's cars. Probably hearing and seeing all the news buzz about...
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posted by jwisnia
58 comments posted 20yrs posted by jwisnia

bench grinder wheel replacement?

I have a little Rockwell 3-phase grinder I picked up recently. It had been wired completely wrong and today I rewired i...
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posted by grant
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by grant

OT: Dixon lawnmower circuit diagram

I have a glitch in my Dixon ZTR 542 circuit that keeps it from starting. OTOH, I can just disconnect the ignition switc...
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posted by nhull
17 comments posted 20yrs posted by nhull

Brake cylinder sleeving

I have a 63 SWC Corvette and the brake cylinders keep rusting and going away. This is a single master cylinder drum/dru...
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posted by sleykin
43 comments posted 20yrs posted by sleykin

Indexing Head Chart ?

Does anyone have an indexing head chart for a 72 position head? Thanks. Jim
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posted by jriser
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lathe advice

I am in the process of deciding on a new lathe. I decided against a used one as I want something that will work out of...
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posted by urumpf
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by urumpf

Resources for Engineers

http://www.expresspcb.com/ExpressPCBHtm/Resources.htm any others good links? Doug
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posted by DGoncz
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by DGoncz