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REQ: Machine Shop in Chicago area for small one-time job

I am looking for a machine shop to drill extra holes in a bicycle hub. http://www.amclassic.com/en/products/hubs/casset...

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posted by marscorp

10 comments posted 16yrs posted by marscorp

looking for a manual for a McCullock 380A chainsaw

G'Day, helping out a friend here - does any one have the servce manual/ exploded diagram for a McCullock 380A chainsaw?...

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posted by desbromilow

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More mill progress

Using Dad's help, put the rear "skirt" back on the mill. Also put back the fiberglass drain tub. With the tub, I can us...

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posted by ignoramus25139

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Air conditioning the boat?

It has only been 110 for 30 days now... I'd like to adapt an inexpensive window air conditioner to built-in. The first...

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posted by cavelamb

10 comments posted 16yrs posted by cavelamb

Great Video: Prince Consort Beam Engine

Massive steam engine sewage pumping system in London. Dave http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=75f_1282431317 The Crossness...

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posted by dav1936531

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by dav1936531

Monarch 10EE Belts

Can anyone suggest a source for the V belts from motor to spindle on Monarch 10EE lathes? Thanks

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posted by rphagg

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by rphagg

I-Beam Trolley Ideas

I've been forgetting to ask if there are any great ways to design a I-beam trolley for a winch. Awhile back we unloaded...

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posted by SW

19 comments posted 16yrs posted by SW

Anybody in California have a 30 ton jack they want to swap something for?

I was setting up my new press tonight..and the jack I thought was 20 ton..was 12 ton. The press is rated at 30 tons..so...

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posted by gunnerasch

9 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunnerasch

Tell me what I need

I'm trying to fix an old cement mixer. I need either some washers with a 1" hole, or a spacer/collar that has the same...

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posted by pittmanpirate

7 comments posted 16yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Electric wood glue curing

I tried to Google information on a process that will cure wood glue by passing an electric current through it, it was a...

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posted by buerste

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by buerste

lost webpage - using weedwhacker string for "thread locking" - ie nylock

G'Day, I recall seeing a webpage where there was some pictures of a threaded device which used a piece of weedwhacker s...

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posted by desbromilow

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Spindle crash

No, nothing happened, I just want to know a little more. What happens if I make a wrong instruction and, say, crash a s...

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posted by ignoramus11290

40 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus11290

Do I need speed above 60 IPM on a hobby mill

With the original Bosch drives, my 145v motors, etc, the mill was capable of 200 IPM rapids. Right now I have a 70v pow...

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posted by ignoramus11290

21 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus11290

Anyone have a Wilton Model A5816 Drill Press and Micrometers?

I need some measurements taken from an actual machine... At least one requires a micrometer measurement down to 0.001"...

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posted by autodrill

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by autodrill

Bridgeport power drawbar

Cruising u tube I seen the bridgy power drawbar in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTiZi8HvtPc&feature=related Tho...

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posted by karltownsend.NOT

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT