⏣ General Metalworking

Finding Local Hobbyist/Machinists

I'm in the NYC area and wanted to ask if there is a go-to site for getting in touch with local hobbyists who may be abl...

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posted by Searcher7

1 comments posted 13yrs posted by Searcher7

Any Farmers Here?

I'm not... however, came across this interesting 1954 farming video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzLT-2XZnoI&feature...

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posted by spam

4 comments posted 13yrs posted by spam

SR44 batteries

Several years ago I read an article a gentleman had written explaining the benefits of the SR 44 batteries over the LR...

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posted by limeylew

5 comments posted 13yrs posted by limeylew

Gingerly getting into manufacturing

In the last couple of months, I have tried getting my feet wet with "manufacturing". Of course, I am fully aware that I...

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posted by ignoramus6127

55 comments posted 13yrs posted by ignoramus6127

OT: NRA funds $100m lawsuit against Newtown

Only in America comes to mind. A child who survived the Newtown shooting has commenced proceedings against the state fo...

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posted by noonehome

1 comments posted 13yrs posted by noonehome

So? Who'se Next For Grey's Wood Chipper?

Smithers, what's wrong with these people? Why don't they want to try your Gay friend's woodchipper? Perhaps we need to r...

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posted by mondye

0 comments posted 13yrs posted by mondye

Hardinge DV-59 Turret issues

Anyone got a manual for th turret that goes on the DV-59 lathe? I need an adjustment document. In normal operation..the...

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posted by gunnerasch

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Controlling Thermal Growth

I sell to customers all the time who need to hold tolerances of 0.001" or so while drilling, milling, reaming, etc. Thi...

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posted by autodrill

18 comments posted 13yrs posted by autodrill

WTB/WTT/WTB Nmtb 40 AND 30 boring head shanks

Needed: 1 1/2-18 to fit a large Criterion boring head I snagged a near new #203 Criterion boring head, but it was on R8...

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posted by gunnerasch

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colchester chipmaster continental gear box

Hi I have a problem with the g/box and require 27T/30T/ gear i'ts part no.1547. Item no.41 page 17 on the instruction ma...

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posted by Clive Berry

0 comments posted 13yrs posted by Clive Berry

"IIRC"?

What does "IIRC" stand for? I have seen term used on "Basic Machinist Tool Lists". Thanks, Tom Zumann

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posted by Tom Zumann

5 comments posted 13yrs posted by Tom Zumann

What is it? Set 473

I need some help with the fourth and sixth items this week: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Rob

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posted by rhvp65

24 comments posted 13yrs posted by rhvp65

Kinda OT: Electrical Problem on New Ford

The car is a 2000 Escort ZX2. The problem is that at RPMs above an idle, the battery light comes on. I checked things o...

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posted by tim

17 comments posted 13yrs posted by tim

Gun manuals for nearly every firearm on the planet

http://12160.info/group/rise-of-the-reds/page/gun-manual-for-nearly-every-firearm-on-the-planet There are a bunch of th...

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posted by gunnerasch

0 comments posted 13yrs posted by gunnerasch

How to part out a snow plow truck

I bought a couple of trucks. http://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemID=11&acctID=5015 http://www.govdeals.c...

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posted by ignoramus26595

20 comments posted 13yrs posted by ignoramus26595