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Teflon for Sale or Trade

I have more virgin electrical grade PTFE Teflon round rod than I'll ever use. Lots of 1-1/2, 2, and 2-1/2 dia; some lar...
16 comments posted 15yrs
posted by news
16 comments posted 15yrs posted by news

Sieg mini-mill CNC conversion

Conversion uses ubiquitous 5/8" ballscrews and ballnuts. However, there should be enough off the beaten path that the h...
12 comments posted 15yrs
posted by oparr
12 comments posted 15yrs posted by oparr

Used Albrecht keyless chuck repaired

I recently bought a used 0-3mm (0-1/8 in) keyless Albrecht chuck, mainly for use as a handheld pin vice. It turned very...
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posted by joegwinn
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by joegwinn

Rolled Wide edges?

Basically, how to? Rolled wire edges on thin aluminum sheet?
15 comments posted 15yrs
posted by cavelamb
15 comments posted 15yrs posted by cavelamb

Great idea of a trunnion table!

I love the concept expressed in this auction, what a great idea! http://www.ebay.com/itm/170691977589 I want to make my...
13 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ignoramus30787
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus30787

Is there any value in old steel welding rod

I have about 200 lbs of old welding rod, such as 7024, 6010, 6011 etc. (no 7018) I do not care for it and wonder if I s...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ignoramus30787
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus30787

Photography (Was something about politics)

Toyotas and golf groups cut. >>>Or perhaps a digital action sports photo? >>> >>>https://picasaweb.google.com/104042282...
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posted by tony_cooper213
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by tony_cooper213

SUMMER PROJECT COMPLETE

I put the final touches on my summer project yesterday... My CNC mill now has a ball screw on the knee. Installing this...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Can I saw some grade-2 nuts in a bandsaw?

-Like,,, without greatly hurting the blade? I need some half-height 3/4x10 nuts. A regular nut sliced in half would be...
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posted by dcimper
11 comments posted 15yrs posted by dcimper

Subject change: Back to photos

>Photos of what? And how did your namby pamby whimpering divert the >topic shown in the Subject line suddenly evolve to...
1 comments posted 15yrs
posted by tony_cooper213
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by tony_cooper213

Home made Torx T-9 insturment

Recently dropped a FRS walkie talkie, which now transmits but without any TX audio. I'm curious what's inside. The Harb...
6 comments posted 15yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

TIG welder info

Hi, Just wondering if anyone here has any knowledge of this welder: Eastwood Pro 200 AMP Tig Weld Welder Eastwood Part...
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posted by wwm
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by wwm

OT: metal working question

I want to make a small, dime-sized circular saw blade out of 4 mil thick steel shim. How would I get little teeth on th...
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posted by a7yvm109gf5d1
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by a7yvm109gf5d1

Great metalworking video!

Guys, this a great metalworking video! http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/08/31/us/sept-11-reckoning/skycowboys.ht...
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posted by ancr
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by ancr

Flush-type grease fitting

I've just been replacing a lot of parts on the latest buggy, the new front driveshaft U-joints have flush-type grease f...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by stans4
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by stans4