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Scientific Calculator

Just a heads up. If you want a calculator in your tool box, it would be hard to beat the price of one from Dollar Tree....
40 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dcaster
40 comments posted 16yrs posted by dcaster

Millrite Spindle Saga

In August 2010, I dismantled, cleaned, and reassembled the spindle on my Millrite MVI vertical mill. The original posti...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by joegwinn
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by joegwinn

group's best tip

As you all know, I'm an RCM regular. I write queries for the ideas I wouldn't have thought of. I like readings other's...
46 comments posted 16yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
46 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Thanks to group: car starter info

Today my wife called, the '96 Suburban wouldn't crank. Her car is down at my brother's 4 hrs. away (long story). Neighb...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by keillorp135
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by keillorp135

AO microscope parts question

Not metal related, but does anyone know of a forum or newsgroup where microscope enthusiasts hang out? I picked up an A...
26 comments posted 16yrs
posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET
26 comments posted 16yrs posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET

OT: RR gauge

The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That's an exceedingly odd number. Wh...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

You're all idiots

I used to have a lot of respect for the knowledge of the people in this newsgroup. However the recent discussion of saf...
57 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jclarkeusenet
57 comments posted 16yrs posted by jclarkeusenet

OT car repair

Buick Lesabre. Corrosion in the hydraulic line from the master cylinder to the ABS modulator, causing a leak near the A...
62 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mungedkevin
62 comments posted 16yrs posted by mungedkevin

name that connector

The main disconnect in my electrical box has three small parts missing. Its for connecting incoming wires to the three...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Herbert Lathe converter plate

Hi There Gents. I have done a lot to make a converter plate for my old Herbert 4 Preoptive take a Forkardt Chuck which...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by georgewbell
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by georgewbell

Wattage of a typical NYC-like sodium street lamp?

Awl -- Inyone know? The bulbs themselves come anywhere from 50W to 250W, proly more.. I spose I could climb up and ampp...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by fitcat
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by fitcat

TIG welding versus a VFD on the lathe

The rearrangement of my garage to allow my wife to park her car, has been successful. Not only can she park her SUV, bu...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus15216
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus15216

Ping Gunner

Gunner are you playing in a jazz band now? http://www.sacbee.com/2010/10/17/3110857/sacramento-cops-say-musician-shot.h...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gmcduffee
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by gmcduffee

OT: father son balloon video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXkoIBDXwd8&feature=player_embedded They get it to 100,000 ft. Karl
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by kfvorwerk
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by kfvorwerk