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Hoover Dam Construction Video

Nice video on the dam's construction. At about the 21:00 mark, the naration says the dam cost an ASTOUNDING 175 million...
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posted by dav1936531
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by dav1936531

What do you think about this floor scale

I find myself shipping quite a few items via freight, or estimating scrap weight etc, and I would like to have a floor...
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posted by ignoramus1493
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus1493

OT: Dallas Texas auto question- VIT

I'm looking at a used car, for sale in Dallas Texas (and to be shipped out of state, if that makes any difference). Can...
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posted by speffSNIP
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by speffSNIP

A lesser alternative to a bench grinder?

Generally speaking... Can you use an angle grinder instead of a bench grinder for some stationary grinding tasks? Any o...
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posted by jdoe
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by jdoe

HF 3ph generator

http://www.harborfreight.com/engines-generators/gas-engine-generators/20-kw-generator-192.html I wonder what they actua...
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posted by fitcat
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by fitcat

Buying the Fadal mill

I posted a while back that I might be buying a Fadal mill and running it from a phase converter. Well, I'm buying it. I...
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posted by etpm
17 comments posted 14yrs posted by etpm

Intresting Metalworking

T-1000? http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn20906-lifelike-cells-are-made-of-metal.html Best Regards Tom.
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posted by H.Beal
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by H.Beal

Treadmill motor uses?

Son in law changed his mind and will not be using newly acquired ($25 garage sale item) treadmill. Choices are to give...
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posted by ivanvegvary
13 comments posted 14yrs posted by ivanvegvary

steam pressure regulator

I built a propane fueled steam powered cycle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVn00SSmj9A&feature=relatedNow I want to a...
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posted by engineman1
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by engineman1

Using Metalworking Tools on Plastic

I was wondering if it was common to use powered metalworking tools on plastic.(Nylon, Delrin, ABS, UHMW, PVC, etc.). I...
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posted by Searcher7
26 comments posted 14yrs posted by Searcher7

Final result

I feel obligated to show what the fuss was all about: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27683124@N07/6342267183/in/photostre...
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posted by mkoblic
20 comments posted 14yrs posted by mkoblic

Japanese Journalists Tour Fukushima Power Plant

A major mess. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d8a_1321214793 I believe these are the first news crews let directly onto t...
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posted by dav1936531
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by dav1936531

A little project that needs a clamp

I've got the itch to put together a mortiser (woodwork machine), and have some ideas about pulleys that will make a use...
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posted by whit3rd
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by whit3rd

Machinery and welding equipment for sale

Im needing to generate some dollars..so its time to start clearing out the spare stuff Ive got 40 Taper Mill, Vert/Hori...
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posted by gunnerasch
37 comments posted 14yrs posted by gunnerasch