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Novice Q: which machine?
There's a couple projects I'd like to make, but it's been 30 years since I've done any serious metalwork (decent HS machine shop). I'd like to do a little metalwork again, so here's the two projects,...
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So how creepy is this?
Yesterday, I looked up, on Google maps, "600 U.S Route 46, Clifton, NJ" which is the address of AGL welding supplies. Google showed me the map, with no mention of the company name. Also on the page...
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Servo drives -- are powerful drives too dangerous?
The motors on this mill are rates at 15 amps, 135 volts DC continuous, and 32 amps intermittent. I have three AMC drives that run 15 amps continuous, but only 80 volts DC. I was planning on installing...
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CNN hires another Lying Leftard
CNN... sometimes referred to as "Certainly Not (real) News" is busy keeping their 'reputation' alive... and as sick as ever. They're hiring a guy named Piers Morgan to replace Larry King. Who's...
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Roll your own air compressor?
Hi, Some time ago, on ebay, I bought a new air compressor pump like the one shown here: the pump has now been discontinued the site shows the technical specs for it. In the side of the compressor head...
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13 years ago
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Need a "constant torque" slip clutch
I've got a machine that must keep constant tension on a stretchy roving. I've got a slip-clutch on the takeup spool right now, but when it slips (sliding friction being less that starting friction) it...
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Testing servos/Drives UPDATE
Since I fully gutted the cabinet and removed all inside wiring (but not wires coming from the outside to the huge terminal block), I was able to test more stuff. I did test the X-Y servo motors last...
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OT-Obama helps small businesses
H.R. 4213 The tax hit affects the owners of small S corporations (a common way many small businesses are organized) in "professional service businesses"--doctors, lawyers, accountants, engineers,...
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13 years ago
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Interesting items on Ebay
?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Pneumatic_Hydraulic_Valves_Parts&hash=item335d82ed43 in Oregon No connection to seller Gunner One could not be a successful Leftwinger without realizing that, in contrast to the...
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13 years ago
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Tumbling small steel parts
I want to tumble small steel parts in ceramic media. I have a vibratory UV10 tumbler. I have never tried ceramics and I understand the best way to use them is wet. I have tried an alternative medium...
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OT: Pawn Stars
Chumlee? You gotta be kidding me JR Dweller in the cellar
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Interesting California Lathe
relation to owner One could not be a successful Leftwinger without realizing that, in contrast to the popular conception supported by newspapers and mothers of Leftwingers, a goodly number of...
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Gonzo Machining for the Day
Not really today -- and not metalwork, technically. You may have noticed me whining about needing a 2mm reamer on Friday. I didn't get one, and by golly on Sunday I needed to make something fit on a...
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Expanded metal
I am going to use expanded metal covering the angle side son my trailer. Would 1/2 inch 13 guage be strong enough? I am wanting to be able to haul river gravel for my mulch and I like the small 1/2...
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Fishscale welds
I have never been able to get fishscale looking welds with mig or stick. Ny technique is to basically point the gun or stick at the joint, anddo counterclockwise circles repeatedly. Also, I have a...
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