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OT: CAD station or Usenet outpost?
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Dimensionally Stable Metal
I haven't gottena all of the particulars worked out yet, but I am working on designing a camera stand and trying to decide on the best material to make most of it out of. I'm not trying to reinvent...
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Windfarms break energy record in Spain
~50 years ago I worked on supervision of construction of an earth dam over limestone bedrock. the underlying bedrock waqs pressure groutedwith a mixture of portlnd cement, fly ash and water to provide...
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Air tank cannons
Acet/O2. Its gonna be far cheaper to fire repeatedly. And if its pointed upwards..really doesnt need the beach ball. Black powder is about $20-25 a pound these days IRRC..which gives you about a 16-32...
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Anvil restoration advice needed
Getting old, selling my 500lb. (actually 502lb) anvil. Wire brushing it to remove dirt and rust. Then what? Should I paint the sides? Surface the top? Or, is it best to leave this work to the...
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Pinzgauer/Mercedes MOG differences
Hi Steve - sounds an interesting job? The Pinzgauer is Rather More Modern... The ones I've ridden in (not driven) have far better, suppler suspension - I think it may be fully independent, and it's...
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what about making remote valve for lowering
to lower bottle jack when completely covered. Is there a way to connect to lowering valve port
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Uses of "structural tube" with thick walls
As part of that lot of steel stock that I bought recently, there was a big bundle of "structural tube", which is steel tubing 2-6 inches diameter, with walls 1/2 to 1 inch thick. I hae to admit that I...
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Quality portable air compressor
Looks beefy, but its small tank (low reserve) could cause problems as well. Esp for spray painting. For spray painting, you need *gallons* more than cfm of the 'pressor itself. At least to remain...
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WTB *LARGE* used plough disks
I am looking for a few (1 to 6) large (1 or 2 36 inch and 1 or 2 26 inch, and 1 or 2 22 inch nominal diameter) used plough disks. These can have either the smooth or scalloped/toothed edge. Should not...
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shock proof and non shock test indicators
What's the real definition of "shockproof" and "nonshock" as seen on test indicators?
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11 years ago
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Anyone Need a McMaster Book?
Anyone need a McMaster Carr book? I've got #118 that is about to go to the recycle bin. Excellent condition for the most part. I can UPS it to anyone in the states at no charge unless you want to pay...
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Somewhat off topic for AMuzi
In wandering around your site I came across a photo of a bloke holding a green Panasonic bike ( On the seat stays, starting an inch or so below the seat post clamp, there are two "U" shaped fittings,...
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My belt sander thinks it's a Van de Graaff generator
I've had one inch sparks from the belt to my hands while using it. Any suggestions? It's chassis is connected to the power plug ground.
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What is it? Set 487
I've been having some problems logging on to my news server so I'm late posting today, here is this week's set:
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