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FS: More OKUMA Manuals

for sale: 1) OSP-U100M/OSP-U10M I-MAP-B Operation Manual; publication no. 4191-E (ME51-196-R1)(Apr. 1998); factory orig...

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posted by bdtuttleman

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Pressing paint between coats - clean alternative to sanding?

I'm just throwing this out for comments. I'm thinking of putting a sheet of fine sandpaper on my painted surface betwee...

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posted by barry

12 comments posted 14yrs posted by barry

Harbor Freight hoist and trolley

I have a 10 foot tall, 12 foot wide A frame gantry (I got it kind of for free). I would like to set it up for proper li...

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posted by ignoramus5125

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CNC'ing a "diamond" lathe toolholder

This style toolholder has been around since the late 1800's, according to what I read in a forum. Universally approved...

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posted by bobengelhardt

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Driving chain for hand chain hoist

I have a 2 ton Coffing manual chain hoist that I am using for various corporate purposes. I mount it on a 10 foot A fra...

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posted by ignoramus5125

5 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus5125

using 1/8" 6061 for aluminum radiator?

I am making aluminum tanks for my truck's radiator. I am planning on using 1/8" thick sheet because the reason that non...

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posted by dcimper

52 comments posted 14yrs posted by dcimper

Cold forming memory metal?

I have some 'Flexon' memory metal glasses frames that need adjustment where they rest on the ear. All I know is that th...

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posted by someone

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Cordless jig saws

Could someone give me an idea of how long a battery would last when cutting through sheet steel with a cordless jig saw...

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posted by barry

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Cruise ship runs aground off Italy; deaths reported

How on Earth did the Captain miss an island? He gets on the intercom after running aground saying "we have an electrica...

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posted by sealteam6

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Snowblower engine "misses" and fires not consistently

Dragged out my snowblower and I noticed that it skips ignitions and does not "fire" every time. What could possibly acco...

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posted by ignoramus16789

21 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus16789

Thread mills

I need to do some thread milling, never did it before!! I need to cut 2- 1-1/4"-11.5 NPS exteranl threads, a 1-3/4"-16...

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posted by rbraun333

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10 HP Carburator Conumdrum

Have a 10HP Tecumseh engine powered project going.. I need to have a full range, throttleable carb, but all I can find...

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posted by junkjasonrnorth

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Use of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) or Lye or Caustic Soda for Heat Treatment of Metal

Hi All, I am a professional heat treater and I have a peculiar query. I am basicall= y doing heat treatment of High Spe...

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posted by adityaduggal

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job available

For your information. re posted from another news group. Sunpower is a 37 year old company specializing in Free- piston...

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posted by usenetreply

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OT Geared up for Zumba (not much metal content)

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/videonetwork/1379070038001/Geared-up-for-Zumba Jim's in my church congregation. He'...

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posted by cayoung61***spamblock

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