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[OT:] GM - Specific Motor Oil

I'm not making this up. http://gmdexos.com/aboutdexos.html Starting next month, GM will reserve the right to cancel you...
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posted by Winston
12 comments posted 15yrs posted by Winston

OT: GM thinks your'e stupid

In yet another example of the contempt GM has for it's buying public, the current ad for the 2011 Silverado states it ha...
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posted by junkjasonrnorth
26 comments posted 15yrs posted by junkjasonrnorth

Gear racks question

Been Googling a bit on this and not finding what I want, thought I'd ask just in case anyone might happen to know. I ha...
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posted by janders1957
14 comments posted 15yrs posted by janders1957

What is it? Set 365

Another set has been added to the web site: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Rob
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posted by rhvp65
30 comments posted 15yrs posted by rhvp65

Aluminium and Ferric Chloride

I had to try it to see for myself. Actually the aim of the experiment was three-fold: 1) To see how well FeCl3 etches a...
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posted by mkoblic
40 comments posted 15yrs posted by mkoblic

Cablegate

I am reading various diplomatic cables released recently. Naturally, I tried to read about what I know at least somethi...
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posted by ignoramus24652
22 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus24652

Dang! I still can do it! <G>

My R2E4 refused to enter the local editor today. I could type commands, and see them executed on the main console scree...
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posted by lloydspinsidemindspring.com
20 comments posted 15yrs posted by lloydspinsidemindspring.com

Bridgeport R2E3 control parted out

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/bridgeport_hardinge_mills/116887-bridgeport_r2e3_parts.html
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posted by ignoramus9343
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus9343

Ping Gunner

Sir, I wonder if you could help me? A friend needs a small lathe, decent quality, and inexpensive in the 10-12" swing r...
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posted by soundadv
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by soundadv

How do you store your stock?

Everyone I know is always looking for a better way to store their stock in their home shop. Here's how I store mine: ht...
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posted by spaco
12 comments posted 15yrs posted by spaco

SS couplings

I got a bunch of 1/2" or so SS tubing that I want to use with my brewing equipment. Anyone got any Swagelocks for said t...
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posted by pittmanpirate
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Question for Iggy

I have been impressed by your efforts with your CNC mill. I would very much like a similar machine, but I am not at all...
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posted by stevenospam
24 comments posted 15yrs posted by stevenospam

Arrrggghhh! - Metric Stuff Up!

Bloody metric measurements - great system, couldn't and wouldn't argue against it. But..... Consider this scenario, goo...
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posted by VK3BFA
72 comments posted 15yrs posted by VK3BFA

Help with a HF 16HP generator

Folx, could use some help. I bought a Harbor Freight generator http://www.harborfreight.com/16-hp-6500-rated-watts-7000...
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posted by rashid.karimov
17 comments posted 15yrs posted by rashid.karimov