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Appropriate Screw for 2mm hole in ABS

Kinda OT for s.e.d, except it's for holding a PCB into a case... I'm using one of these-here cases for a product I'm de...
20 comments posted 15yrs
posted by tim
20 comments posted 15yrs posted by tim

Anyone heard about this bad virus?

Last night a friend of mine got his computer infected with a virus. He opened an email from a trusted source, it had at...
21 comments posted 15yrs
posted by etpm
21 comments posted 15yrs posted by etpm

Trailer axle help

I have a dual axle trailer than I am guessing someone used an automotive straight axle on. It is a 6 lug on 5.5 inch pa...
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posted by stryped1
54 comments posted 15yrs posted by stryped1

An interesting and good outcome!

We needed another low-precision 13x40 lathe in the shop, and after having reviewed all the Chinese and Taiwanese models...
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posted by lloydspinsidemindspring.com
19 comments posted 15yrs posted by lloydspinsidemindspring.com

lathe cut-off blades

What is better - thinner or thicker? Thicker is stronger, but the larger cut also puts more force on it. Is it a matter...
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posted by bobengelhardt
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by bobengelhardt

Dehumidifier question

What would cause a dehumidifier to ice up? I've had this unit for a LONG time (25+ years), and it's never done this bef...
21 comments posted 15yrs
posted by rangerssuck
21 comments posted 15yrs posted by rangerssuck

Heidenhain VRZ735 2axis Dro Advice

Can anyone help me How do i test a Heidenhain VRZ735 2axis Dro Ive been given this with 2 scales to try first as the se...
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posted by timeone_at_ntlworld_dot_com
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by timeone_at_ntlworld_dot_com

I am posting from Heavens

Unexpectedly, a powerful force picked me up yesterday. I and a few of my earthly possessions, such as my Bridgeport Int...
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posted by ignoramus17643
25 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus17643

power scraper

I thought this was a "gold nugget" of an idea. http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_metalwork_discussion/128747-another...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Snap-on

At the risk of starting a brouhaha, why would one pay the price for Snap-on tools? Granted they are very well made, bea...
31 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pilgrim
31 comments posted 15yrs posted by pilgrim

Anyone want a bunch of tools real cheap?

Welding machines, rods, saws, power hand tools, containers, trailers, Craftsman roller boxes, drill presses, jacks, bit...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Facing tubing

Awl -- Here's a technique I'm implementing, for your comment. I'm facing 2x2x1/8 alum tube, about 48" long, so of cours...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by fitcat
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by fitcat