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Inverter Welders

I'm thinking I need to TIG ... because EVERYBODY wants to know if I do aluminum . This is also posted over at sejw , th...
0 comments posted 13yrs
posted by snag_one
0 comments posted 13yrs posted by snag_one

Extreme precision in figuring out experience

I just received a resume. ``As a candidate for the position I have a Mechanical Engineering degree and about 2.54 years...
70 comments posted 13yrs
posted by ignoramus8303
70 comments posted 13yrs posted by ignoramus8303

OT: Has capitalism failed the world?

From Al Jazeera, of all places... Former financial regulator Lord Adair Turner discusses the role of banks, the politic...
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posted by cavelamb
12 comments posted 13yrs posted by cavelamb

DA vs ER collets for milling?

To be more precise, if I'm going to use inch collets to hold metric shank end mills, which would offer better grip and...
3 comments posted 13yrs
posted by janders1957
3 comments posted 13yrs posted by janders1957

OT: Anybody ever seen one of these?

I just thought about it this morning. I would love to have an MP3 player/keyless remote. I have looked online with no l...
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posted by etpm
6 comments posted 13yrs posted by etpm

Update on the jib crane

http://igor.chudov.com/tmp/Abell-Howe-10-ton-jib/ It is huge, but looks OK, I will hire a mobile crane. It also came wi...
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posted by ignoramus25172
8 comments posted 13yrs posted by ignoramus25172

What is this lifting spreader called

http://igor.chudov.com/tmp/boat-sling.jpg It is a four way spreader for lifting boats out of the water, any idea what it...
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posted by ignoramus25172
4 comments posted 13yrs posted by ignoramus25172

Compressor diagnosis?

The patient is a Sears compressor- really a relabeled Campbell Hausfield VT200001; two cylinder, 2 HP, 20 Gal tank. The...
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posted by mungedkevin
6 comments posted 13yrs posted by mungedkevin

What is wrong with this locomotive?

http://igor.chudov.com/tmp/Union-Pacifific-Locomotive.jpg
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posted by ignoramus10926
45 comments posted 13yrs posted by ignoramus10926

Taking down a huge jib crane (10 ton)

I just won this in auction. A 10 ton Abell-Howe jib crane with electric cable hoist. http://igor.chudov.com/misc/ebay/t...
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posted by ignoramus10615
16 comments posted 13yrs posted by ignoramus10615

Where can I get a metric woodruff cutter?

I need to cut 2 keyseats, 8mm x 22mm dia. cannot find any place that sells metric cutters. McMaster has the keys, but n...
3 comments posted 13yrs
posted by rbraun333
3 comments posted 13yrs posted by rbraun333

What is it? Set 499

I need some help with the third and fifth ones this week: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Rob
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posted by Rob_member
22 comments posted 13yrs posted by Rob_member

Fuel comparison charts

Perty inneresting. http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/fuel_comparison_chart.pdf Apropos of some recent diesel discussions...
66 comments posted 13yrs
posted by fitcat
66 comments posted 13yrs posted by fitcat