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Is 5 Axis CNC Milling Difficult?

Not for prismatic parts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxEb8VG3Xi8 Unfortunately, as is typical of Autodesk, they leav...
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posted by jonbanquer
0 comments posted 11yrs posted by jonbanquer

garage door lubricant

What is a good lubricant for garage door rollers
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posted by Dicker
89 comments posted 11yrs posted by Dicker

"Earless" Pillow Blocks and synchronous belts

I'm sure we all know what I'm referring to when I say "earless" pillow block but is there a correct nomenclature to ask...
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posted by Mars
4 comments posted 11yrs posted by Mars

NICE containers!

This has to be the nicest conversion I've ever seen of shipping containers. I might have hidden the electrical conduits...
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posted by ljaques
19 comments posted 11yrs posted by ljaques

What Happened at US Digital

I wonder what kind of trouble US Digital got themselves into. Today I received a letter from them saying I needed to si...
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posted by none
12 comments posted 11yrs posted by none

Replacing/repairing a mower deck

Greetings I have a Toro MTD mower with the 21 inch cut. One lever to adjust the height of all four wheels. Really good...
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posted by phamp
4 comments posted 11yrs posted by phamp

Is this metal zinc?

Okay so, I ordered about 2 pounds of zinc off of ebay from a good seller. At first I suspected it wasn't zinc because i...
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posted by JoshAGS
9 comments posted 11yrs posted by JoshAGS

9:1

That's the reduction ratio of the unit I'm building for an X axis power feed for my mill . Input will be an HF 18v moto...
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posted by snag_one
17 comments posted 11yrs posted by snag_one

Heavy Metal Assembly

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/trucks/a15908/cat-797-mining-truck-assembly/ This is a great time-lapse video as t...
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posted by ljaques
0 comments posted 11yrs posted by ljaques

OT disgusted with all presidential candidates

Of all recent presidents, starting with Clinton, I only liked Barack Obama and still do. A great president, very laid b...
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posted by ignoramus6359
116 comments posted 11yrs posted by ignoramus6359

Bury nuts in fiberglass

I'm looking for product names to look for. I'm working on an instrument for a customer, and he's having me do the whole...
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posted by seemywebsite
23 comments posted 11yrs posted by seemywebsite

Anyone need a miller tig welder

Been on the list for a while. http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/tls/5058972602.html Best Regards Tom.
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posted by Hbeal
5 comments posted 11yrs posted by Hbeal