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STI problems

I said STI, not STD. I install thousands of Screw Thread Inserts, AKA Heli-Coils, every year. The last 4000 inserts my...
18 comments posted 10yrs
posted by etpm
18 comments posted 10yrs posted by etpm

Enco is done

I got an email from MSC/enco today saying enco is done as of August. You can still get the cheaper enco prices on items...
5 comments posted 10yrs
posted by presence
5 comments posted 10yrs posted by presence

An observation on manufacturing in America

I have been commuting on a weekly basis for the past few weeks to a custome r in the deep south (hint - I've been drink...
19 comments posted 10yrs
posted by rangerssuck
19 comments posted 10yrs posted by rangerssuck

One Gunner was more than enough

One Gunner was more than enough, but now it seems that we have AT LEAST two. Even though the imitations are pretty well...
8 comments posted 10yrs
posted by rangerssuck
8 comments posted 10yrs posted by rangerssuck

Tips for applying PVA release agent on moulds

Its only half metalwork but I'm pretty sure some of you guys will know a bit about this! In point form: 1) Casting epox...
3 comments posted 10yrs
posted by axolotyl
3 comments posted 10yrs posted by axolotyl

FS/Parting Out: Lincoln CV-300 welder

for sale/parting out: Lincoln Welder Model CV-300; looks complete but unknown condition; would prefer to sell outrite b...
0 comments posted 10yrs
posted by bdtuttleman
0 comments posted 10yrs posted by bdtuttleman

Thanks Iggy

Greetings Igor, I bought an old forklift, 1971 vintage, and thought a manual would be nice. This lift was originally U....
2 comments posted 10yrs
posted by etpm
2 comments posted 10yrs posted by etpm

new spot welder

I ordered a sort of handheld type spot welder. It's Miller and rated something like 6000A with the 6" tongs and uses 22...
3 comments posted 10yrs
posted by presence
3 comments posted 10yrs posted by presence

Hanging Pendulums

In this video, https://youtu.be/YW33PVTYhdw, toward the end, I state the opinion that a flexure is a better way to hang...
10 comments posted 10yrs
posted by seemywebsite
10 comments posted 10yrs posted by seemywebsite

Upcoming project

As soon as I have a "usable" kitchen area in our new room ... nothing fancy , just some countertop workspace , sink , s...
9 comments posted 10yrs
posted by snag_one
9 comments posted 10yrs posted by snag_one

Post mount things - what are they called?

I want to mount some 6" x 8" x 4" plastic boxes onto some 50mm / 2" posts. I'm trying to track down what these parts ar...
6 comments posted 10yrs
posted by axolotyl
6 comments posted 10yrs posted by axolotyl

Individual gage blocks

I bought an 81 piece set of SPI economy grade gage blocks, most are still in the oil paper wrapping. Paid $50. Missing...
1 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Imnot
1 comments posted 10yrs posted by Imnot

goofy motor bearings

I just tore down a early 1960s 3/4 HP 3 phase motor to examine the insides. It's from a drill press and has grease fitt...
40 comments posted 10yrs
posted by presence
40 comments posted 10yrs posted by presence

Clear oil-resistant tubing

This came to me from a press release, but I thought it might be of some interest here, just to know it's available. It'...
1 comments posted 10yrs
posted by huntres23
1 comments posted 10yrs posted by huntres23