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Tough machine paint

In restoring an older lathe, what paints can be used that would withstand the harsh environment a lathe or other machin...
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posted by americansun
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by americansun

variable frequency drive

I have a 1.5HP 3phase 4.9A induction motor. I was in search of a VFD with 220V single phase input power. It was recomme...
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posted by americansun
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by americansun

OT:Paris at 140mph

I got this from the Arcane Auto news group: A short film (8 min.) from 1976 where a camera is mounted on the front of a...
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posted by mlogical
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by mlogical

Acu rite 200M DRO display

Anyone know where I can get one of the displays for that DRO from the mid 90's. My old one went bad. I think it is the...
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posted by madmachinist
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by madmachinist

TIG WELDER SHCEMATICS

Greetings group Maybe interesting for some of you! http://www3.telus.net/public/a5a26316/TIG_Welder.htm
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posted by trident.darkstar
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by trident.darkstar

AlCrN for tool coating

Has anybody heard about AlCrN coatings for cutting tools? Are these coatings harder or more adhering than TiN? Thanks fo...
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posted by reingerl
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by reingerl

moldmaking and design capability

I am looking to do some injection mold and diecast mold work and or design, I am a toolmaker with 20+ yrs of experience...
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posted by snocat_trf
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by snocat_trf

PSA: Stand on shoulders of giants

true masters of all kinds of crafts, that is, by renting videos from http://technicalvideorental.com/ They cover dozens...
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posted by rashid.karimov
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by rashid.karimov

Shank Dimensions List

Does anyone know if a list of various shank dimensions on the internet? I'm attmpting to determine the exact measuremen...
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posted by Searcher7
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by Searcher7

Eco-Friendly Paint?

Hello, I am new to metalworking and had a question... I am making an indoor furniture piece from steel and had intentio...
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posted by IamBeatriz
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by IamBeatriz

Heat resistance

I'm looking to make some parts to be used inside of my glass kiln. What type of SS would best withstand temps of 1500F...
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posted by nobody
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by nobody

OT: Bolt Question

Working on 86 Force 85 outboard. Head bolts all grade 8 (5 marks) Original exhaust bolts grade 5 (3 marks) Some of the...
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posted by jfnewell
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by jfnewell

New Google Toy

Google book search: http://books.google.com/ Try a search on 'machine' with 'Full view books' button selected. David Mer...
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posted by smerrill19
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by smerrill19