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CAD/CAD packages for lathe and mill

Just received an offer from Dolphin that may be of interest to the group. A little spicy for hobby shops, but may be ju...
5 comments posted 12yrs
posted by gmcduffee
5 comments posted 12yrs posted by gmcduffee

What is it? Set 523

http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Larger images: http://imgur.com/a/uU6tl Rob
78 comments posted 12yrs
posted by Rob_member
78 comments posted 12yrs posted by Rob_member

Sandblasting question

I got a vertical Husky compressor about 33 gallon from the looks of it. I also have a Craftsman sandblaster, looks to h...
7 comments posted 12yrs
posted by StevexxxBulicz
7 comments posted 12yrs posted by StevexxxBulicz

Another NYC confiscation letter

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/11/robert-farago/another-nypd-gun-confiscation-letter-emerges/#more-276755
1 comments posted 12yrs
posted by csr684
1 comments posted 12yrs posted by csr684

Daisy chain compressor tanks

Would it be a bad idea to daisy chain tanks? I have one extra, and at times, I just run out of air. Or would it overwork...
12 comments posted 12yrs
posted by StevexxxBulicz
12 comments posted 12yrs posted by StevexxxBulicz

OT(?) Sheared lug nut stud

Hi guys, Putting the (front) snow tires on my 2002 Corolla I sheared off a stud. Apparently this is fairly easy to fix....
54 comments posted 12yrs
posted by ggherold
54 comments posted 12yrs posted by ggherold

cute surface grinder Sanford

We had some more snow today, but I got out and drove 30 miles to buy a benc h top surface grinder. I was overly cautiou...
8 comments posted 12yrs
posted by dcaster
8 comments posted 12yrs posted by dcaster

FREE 3d CAD

just hit my in-box more free software for possible use with 3d printing, don't know it is saves/exports .stl files no ha...
0 comments posted 12yrs
posted by gmcduffee
0 comments posted 12yrs posted by gmcduffee

SolidWorks [CAD] info

This just hit my in-box and may be of interest to the group http://www.solidworks.com/launch/product-design.htm?SCID=ext...
17 comments posted 12yrs
posted by gmcduffee
17 comments posted 12yrs posted by gmcduffee

Big aluminum check valves?

I have a bunch of check valves, look like 1 1/4 NPT. They are check valves, opened by low pressure, and are made of alu...
2 comments posted 12yrs
posted by ignoramus16281
2 comments posted 12yrs posted by ignoramus16281

Purging hydraulic system (water in oil)

I own a semi trailer with a hydraulic beavertail. It has several hydraulic cylinders and a hydraulic winch. We run it u...
8 comments posted 12yrs
posted by ignoramus27028
8 comments posted 12yrs posted by ignoramus27028

Silver solder 12L14?

I have a 5 hp leaf blower that has an aluminum hub for the fan/impeller. It has wallowed out, both in the keyway and bo...
2 comments posted 12yrs
posted by bobengelhardt
2 comments posted 12yrs posted by bobengelhardt

Air system upgrade? 10 HP Quincy to 15?

OK, this is growing out of a discussion about reserve tank filling. Right now I have a 10 HP Quincy compressor with a 8...
19 comments posted 12yrs
posted by ignoramus31823
19 comments posted 12yrs posted by ignoramus31823

Valve to fill additional compressed air tank

I have a strange sounding idea. I want to have an extra compressed air tank in my system. I have a bunch of tanks at th...
86 comments posted 12yrs
posted by ignoramus5722
86 comments posted 12yrs posted by ignoramus5722

Way to get a Doc's attention

Had a visit to an orthopaedist at VA for a tendon injury in my wrist. He had X-rays (which don't show soft-tissue probl...
2 comments posted 12yrs
posted by lloydspinsidemindspring.com
2 comments posted 12yrs posted by lloydspinsidemindspring.com