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Friday yard sale score

Wasn't really even out doing yard sales today as I figured there wouldn't be many on a holiday weekend. But stopped at...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by janders1957
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by janders1957

Making double-prong skewers

I have been in the market for double-prong skewers for barbecuing meat. Double-prong skewers look like a very large hai...
17 comments posted 16yrs
posted by joegwinn
17 comments posted 16yrs posted by joegwinn

Picked up a 10" Cushman 3 jaw chuck on craigslist

This would be for the 12" rotary table. I was looking for an affordable plain back chuck. This is a Cushman 10" three j...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus24760
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus24760

Milling polycarbonate

I have a little project where I want to mill some holes and slots in 1/8" Lexan (polycarbonate). What is the best way to...
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posted by ignoramus24760
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus24760

Cute small hobbyist mill (K&T #4) $1900

14,000 lbs (not a typo) and buyer is responsible for getting it out of the basement. http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/tls...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus28169
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus28169

How my mill looks today

http://igor.chudov.com/projects/Bridgeport-Series-II-Interact-2-CNC-Mill/28-September/ I added a special bracket to att...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus28169
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus28169

Electric motor efficiency

I have been trying to work this out from basic principles but the answers are at best foggy: Consider two electric moto...
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posted by mkoblic
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by mkoblic

pressure tank needed

I need a 60+ gal. pressure tank, rated for 175psi +; any body have one? I'm in Arizona. Mike
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mcrump01
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by mcrump01

SRMT: Still Available

www: https://sites.google.com/a/replikon.net/www/home " Welcome to Replikon Research The Mysteries of Reproduction and...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dgoncz.703.475.7456
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by dgoncz.703.475.7456

OT: Tide!

Found in the email: -------------------------- Dear Tide: I am writing to say what an excellent product you have. I've...
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posted by richgrise
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by richgrise

Todays metalworking aka Plan 2

Another day in manufacturing land. Temps down a bit this morning so the plant floor was comfortable for a change. Get c...
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posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom

Working Aluminum Without Lube / Coolant (HSS)

Typically, I tell people who *need* to drill aluminum dry to run at about 70% of the RPm shown on my charts (http://www...
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posted by autodrill
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by autodrill

find septic tank

"The Kid" bought a house this spring. No record of where the septic tank is. He's poked with a rod everywhere, called t...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
46 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

What filter/regulator for Bridgeport CNC mill

Just trying to finish the cleanup/repairs/EMC conversion. The mill uses air for the following: 1) Brake Air Line A 2) P...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus28169
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus28169

Check out the new look!

Still under construction, but improved visibility. Book to be available there soon. If you want one, e mail me, and get...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by pittmanpirate