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Turning - Cutting Lubricant / Coolant

I recently picked up a PM1440 lathe and I noted it has a coolant tank and pump so that I can run a continuous stream on...
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posted by none
7 comments posted 10yrs posted by none

Put up US flag on my crane [pictures]

I hope that I have not done anything disrespectful. Put up a flag on my crane, for various reasons, patriotic and to kn...
15 comments posted 10yrs
posted by ignoramus7398
15 comments posted 10yrs posted by ignoramus7398

Aluminum Trailer Questions

Hey everyone, I'm planning to make an unusual trailer to tow by my motorcycle. It'll be used to haul sculpture (under 3...
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posted by seattlesculptor
51 comments posted 10yrs posted by seattlesculptor

ENco 12x36 Lathe Oil Leak

Greeting, First time posting so if this in the wrong place forgive me. I have a Enco 12x36 Lathe. On of the oil seals i...
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posted by photosbygary
2 comments posted 10yrs posted by photosbygary

3D via welding electrodes

Someone was asking recently about the prospects of using MIG to make 3D parts. Here's something close. It uses a plasma...
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posted by huntres23
4 comments posted 10yrs posted by huntres23

Amazing configurations of metal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzuj8tBpTZI 12 minute vid of advanced agricultural machinery. Amazing.
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posted by ljaques
0 comments posted 10yrs posted by ljaques

A short video about gears

http://i.imgur.com/yowjdyW.mp4
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posted by mike.terrell
0 comments posted 10yrs posted by mike.terrell

Using a ball-check oiler for an air tool

I have a air angle grinder that I have a permanent hose whip on (to eliminate the quick-connect fittings & make it more...
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posted by BobEngelhardt
20 comments posted 10yrs posted by BobEngelhardt

Bending Moment for 1 inch Cast Iron Pipe

I am building a cantilever support for a manual winch to raise a 24 foot vertical antenna weighing 40 pounds. I plan to...
2 comments posted 10yrs
posted by KW1K
2 comments posted 10yrs posted by KW1K

Worthington 331751 brazing rod tube

I haven't seen any absurd claims from Wieber lately, like 264mph motorcycle rides or kicking lightbulbs out of fixtures...
0 comments posted 10yrs
posted by somefuckingguyyy
0 comments posted 10yrs posted by somefuckingguyyy

Re-working pry bar

I just lost a "molding bar" that was a perfect tool. It was shaped exactly right for prying off molding without beating...
43 comments posted 10yrs
posted by BobEngelhardt
43 comments posted 10yrs posted by BobEngelhardt

Robotool CVM1 assistance

I recently added a Robotool CVM1 mill to the shop. There is no documentati on. While the mill itself is operational and...
1 comments posted 10yrs
posted by asm73_t2
1 comments posted 10yrs posted by asm73_t2

Torsion Bar Design

In the wheel suspension of a car, the spring motion is provided by a torsio n bar fastened to the arm on which the whee...
5 comments posted 10yrs
posted by haneenalnahwi
5 comments posted 10yrs posted by haneenalnahwi

Is wood stronger than metal per weight?

No big deal, but I want to know. Partly curious. I want to use a crosswise board or an aluminum rectangular tube (or wh...
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posted by always.look
29 comments posted 10yrs posted by always.look