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OT - Jobs lost

Notice the jobs lost before Nov. 6th, at the most 1 place per day. Yesterday, 17 places cutting jobs, many others closi...
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posted by regor
2 comments posted 13yrs posted by regor

What is it? Set 467

I need some help with the third and fifth items this week: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Rob
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posted by rhvp65
73 comments posted 13yrs posted by rhvp65

Kit Guns

I "assembled" several kit guns when I was younger. Both Navy and Army style revolvers, a couple Kentucky pistols, a Rem...
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posted by none
11 comments posted 13yrs posted by none

Craigslist costs now

I went to put a job offer on Craigslist in Las Vegas. Seems it is now $25 to post a job offer in a list of US cities. St...
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posted by steveb
2 comments posted 13yrs posted by steveb

employment chart from the BLS

Here is the latest employment chart from the BLS.... http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/552219_301010529998559_...
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posted by precisionmachinist123
5 comments posted 13yrs posted by precisionmachinist123

Mounting Conundrum

So, I'm working on a gizmo to go with a series of control systems training seminars that I'm putting on. The gizmo is b...
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posted by tim
22 comments posted 13yrs posted by tim

Petition to succeed?

Texas, and 18 other states? Interesting... The Lone Star offering (the handiwork of an Arlington resident named ?Micah...
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posted by cavelamb
14 comments posted 13yrs posted by cavelamb

Splash Shield - Enclosure

How are you managing coolant spray on your CNC knee mill? The work on the KMB1 is progressing with most things figured...
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posted by alarm_wizard
6 comments posted 13yrs posted by alarm_wizard

China mold (?) doesn't quit run right?

This might be the reason:- http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=59f_1352660936 Best regards, Spehro Pefhany
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posted by speffSNIP
7 comments posted 13yrs posted by speffSNIP

Harbor Freight ad spoofs

http://hooniverse.com/2012/09/24/truth-in-advertising-hazard-fraught-tools/ Hilarious!
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posted by cayoung61***spamblock
31 comments posted 13yrs posted by cayoung61***spamblock

On Topic: Purpose built soldering machine

The elections are over and it is time to get back to some on topic discussions. I am looking to put together a purpose...
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posted by pkdickman
11 comments posted 13yrs posted by pkdickman

STP Secure Trading Post

I should have used STP Trading Post for all and every purchase.
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posted by brianderese
1 comments posted 13yrs posted by brianderese

Electric Jack Hammer

Bought an el cheapo import 60#. The manual, such as it is, say to use Shell ROTELLA #40 [engine oil can also be used]....
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posted by pilgrim
4 comments posted 13yrs posted by pilgrim

election leftovers

Don't know if you folks know I farm for my real job. My supplier called up yesterday and told me he had an extra three...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
13 comments posted 13yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT