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lubricant for zinc and aluminum alloys

I just resurrected a Panavise for holding circuit boards. The thing was well worn and felt like it was held together wi...
14 comments posted 9yrs
posted by presence
14 comments posted 9yrs posted by presence

Rockwell 25-100 Parts breakdown

I am looking for a parts breakdown for 25-100. I have gear that has broken off the threading gear box.
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posted by Mert Gayler
1 comments posted 9yrs posted by Mert Gayler

Coloring Aluminum Engraving?

I am making prototypes of a new product. The case is made of aluminum plate , approximately 4" x 1" x 3/16". I have eng...
16 comments posted 9yrs
posted by rangerssuck
16 comments posted 9yrs posted by rangerssuck

Secret CIA assessment

There is a big news item circulating, saying that a "secret CIA assessment" is suggesting that the Russians hacked the...
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posted by ignoramus23868
1 comments posted 9yrs posted by ignoramus23868

Anyone here know about metering pumps?

MQL, Near Dry Machining, are two of the terms used for describing a machining method that uses a very low amount of cut...
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posted by etpm
18 comments posted 9yrs posted by etpm

rivets in hand tools

I just got pair of Starrett #1 - 5-1/2 carbide tipped nippers. They look like this http://www.pianorepairtools.com/imag...
5 comments posted 9yrs
posted by presence
5 comments posted 9yrs posted by presence

Filling Oilers

I've got four machines with automatic oilers now. One pneumatic (with an electric timer and a solenoid air valve) and t...
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posted by none
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by none

Machinist Clamp - DIY

I've got to clamp a think brass strip into a slot on a piece of aluminum bar prior to finish machining the project. Mac...
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posted by none
15 comments posted 9yrs posted by none

snow toys

I did a little metalworking recently. I adopted a snow blade from an IH cub cadet to a John Deere lawn tractor. I did a...
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posted by dcaster
9 comments posted 9yrs posted by dcaster

Plain bearing example

Hi folks, I need an example for an article. Can anyone think of a modern product whic h uses plain bearings in a demand...
73 comments posted 9yrs
posted by christopher.tidy
73 comments posted 9yrs posted by christopher.tidy

Fanuc 6T control

Can a Fanuc 6T control for a turning center be easily adapted to control a small mill that's being converted to CNC? Dav...
0 comments posted 9yrs
posted by dbirch
0 comments posted 9yrs posted by dbirch

Got a look inside the TIG 200 welder

I was fortunate to get a look inside the new Lincoln TIG 200. I was very impressed by the workmanship and the appearanc...
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posted by etpm
0 comments posted 9yrs posted by etpm

Wood splitter help

My dad acquired a wood splitter project at auction from my deceased grandfa ther's estate. It was incomplete. He added...
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posted by stryped1
2 comments posted 9yrs posted by stryped1

Rotary Broaching

Now I know the easiest way to do what I want is with a push broach and make them as two pieces, but I want to make some...
8 comments posted 9yrs
posted by none
8 comments posted 9yrs posted by none