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Internal reinforcement for bolt through hollow tubing?

I am wondering if I need to use an internal reinforcement cylinder inside of a section of steel square tubing. The squa...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jonSPAMMENOTdanniken
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by jonSPAMMENOTdanniken

fs: MT4 live center $35

I think this is a USA made unit but I can't find any brand name on it anywhere -I've installed brand new bearings, the...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nobody
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

OT: Break in video

I had a few requests to see the security camera footage from a break in. I have never edited video before, this is my f...
25 comments posted 16yrs
posted by buerste
25 comments posted 16yrs posted by buerste

Made a special press for broaching

As part of a custom machine I have been fabricating (later) I needed to broach 1/4" keyways in 1 1/8" holes in two stee...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dthompson4389
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by dthompson4389

You have come a long way

Remember that a commercial about 'You came a long way baby' once upon a time. Oh yes, 'Virginia Slims'. Remember back i...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom

underwater metal working in the gulf

for those interested, the Skandi Neptune video feed is showing what's happening as BP replaces the cap on the blowout p...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nobody
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

Rust stains on fiberglass-what works?

Pulled the 20 yr old water heater on my boat. It was incredibly rusty and corroded. Underneath where it was mounted, th...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by junkjasonrnorth
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by junkjasonrnorth

Surface grinder for sale

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/tls/1830852005.html no relation to seller One could not be a successful Leftwinger w...
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posted by gunnerasch
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunnerasch

Anvils for sale

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/tls/1830899758.html No relation to seller One could not be a successful Leftwinger w...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gunnerasch
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunnerasch

Atlas/Craftsman Change gears

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/tls/1832017298.html No relation to seller One could not be a successful Leftwinger w...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gunnerasch
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunnerasch

The mill is creeeeepy

... Because it "creeps". I have only one axis (x) wired right now. When the drive is powered on, but with no input sign...
30 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus30064
30 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus30064

New Virtual 'Nam Wall

Someone spent a lot of time on this and it is truly remarkable, take a look........................... Someone sent me...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gunnerasch
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunnerasch

Using a spring to bend pipe?

Is there anything to know besides sticking the pipe through the spring and bending it? Thanks.
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jdoe
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by jdoe

Steel Conduit Question

OK, I have now established proper metal content. The issue is more of an electrical code issue, and I'm hoping the weal...
56 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gwhite
56 comments posted 16yrs posted by gwhite