⏣ General Metalworking

OT: Ann Coulter is a raving lunatic!

http://townhall.com/columnists/AnnCoulter/2010/11/10/repeal_the_26th_amendment!/page/full/ And I'm one of the ones she...

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posted by richg

23 comments posted 15yrs posted by richg

hydraulic queries

The hydraulics came to life on the mill today. Only one leak right at the base of the pump,about 6-10 drips per second....

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posted by karltownsend.NOT

14 comments posted 15yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Veteran's Day!

To my fellow Veterans, I Salute you. :)

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posted by mike.terrell

6 comments posted 15yrs posted by mike.terrell

making very very tiny gears

Gratings Lady friend picked up a clock at the thrift store. A very nice little clock, save that it is missing the knob/...

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posted by phamp

10 comments posted 15yrs posted by phamp

Automotive (ASA) Adapter Drawings?

I'm looking for CAD (not PDF) drawings of these type of tool holders: http://www.collistoolholder.com/cgi-bin/parts.cgi...

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posted by autodrill

2 comments posted 15yrs posted by autodrill

OT: Marine Son Update

My youngest just got his black belt in MCMAP. He's a corporal, but the instructor got permission to train and test him....

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posted by keillorp135

7 comments posted 15yrs posted by keillorp135

Center drills

The purpose of center drilling is to start the hole exactly where intended without the drill point wandering all over t...

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posted by mkoblic

54 comments posted 15yrs posted by mkoblic

Lagun FTV-2S with Anilam Crusader II control? Opinions?

A friend of mine is eyeing a Lagun FTV-2S mill with Anilam Crusader II control. This mill looks very similar to a Serie...

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posted by ignoramus32694

21 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus32694

OT: What's he hiding?

Edward made huge money on eBay even though his soldering skill wasn't quite up to snuff....

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posted by Winston

14 comments posted 15yrs posted by Winston

Steel eyeglass frame repair?

I broke a joint on a metal eyeglass frame. The local eyeglass place that last put new lenses into the frames (they did...

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posted by aribert

11 comments posted 15yrs posted by aribert

OT - My Dog

----- Original Message ----- > GENERAL PUBLIC NOTICE: > > "Please be advised I am sick to death of receiving questions...

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posted by bogus

1 comments posted 15yrs posted by bogus

laser

"The Kid" just got a new laser to play with where he works. You get a lot of toy for $300K. It claims .003 accuracy, he...

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posted by karltownsend.NOT

12 comments posted 15yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Bearing shims and preload

I have a machine that uses 7206 angular contact bearings in a df configuration. The proper pair is available 1/15/2011...

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posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom

4 comments posted 15yrs posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom

Improving the Mini Lathe

I decided to spend a little time yesterday working on the mini lathe. I've got a nice after market 4 jaw chuck that is...

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posted by onebikenut

10 comments posted 15yrs posted by onebikenut

Digital Machinist - electronic version

Just subscribed. Can't download or print. Village Press claims copyright etc. My questions: 1. I can copy pages of the...

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posted by markotime

9 comments posted 15yrs posted by markotime