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Acme thread

I need to cut an acme thread in a steel block. Roughly 5/8" X 6. I forget what I measured! Is that done with a tap or a...
46 comments posted 16yrs
posted by me
46 comments posted 16yrs posted by me

What is this acetylene burner for?

Look at the tank and torch in the top right corner of this picture: http://igor.chudov.com/tmp/Blacksmithing-Stuff.jpg...
29 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus31989
29 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus31989

OT-Will BP survive the lawyers?

Shareholders revolt? The F"The oil company could be prosecuted by shareholders for paying billions upon billions into a...
36 comments posted 16yrs
posted by oldnick
36 comments posted 16yrs posted by oldnick

Shipload of nice welders in Chicago

Those who live near Chicago and are contemplating buying a welder, consider this upcoming auction: http://www.bidspotte...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus11945
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus11945

Electrode moisture

Is there a way to measure how much moisture is in an electrode?
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by stryped1
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1

Sandblasting/painting anvils

Would you say that sandblasting and painting anvils with rustproofing paint, such as cold galvanizing, would increase t...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus11945
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus11945

OT - Ag irrigation question

I've wondered about this for years. Looking out at an irriagated field, I see concrete pipe, about 1-3 feet in diameter...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jstewart
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by jstewart

Vintage metalworking

Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeYRO7_oXmw&feature=related Best Regards Tom. --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ -...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by oldnick
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by oldnick

Linear encoders

In previous posts I've mentioned that I'm pushing to replace relay logic control systems on some machines with PLCs. Th...
24 comments posted 16yrs
posted by buerste
24 comments posted 16yrs posted by buerste

Size of cutoff blade for BXA tool holder

Teach me about cutoff blades. The slot in the BXA size holder measures 5/8" (actually 11/32") so it could take a 5/8 by...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET

My PLC Programming

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xFwpbpusTo One of the machines I programmed 9 years ago. This wasn't one of the more di...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by regor
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by regor

McChrystal fired

How is it possible that there hasn't been a single mention of this in this group of opinion spewers? Do you armchair gen...
94 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rangerssuck
94 comments posted 16yrs posted by rangerssuck

Roll Pins?

I took apart the old rip fence for my Shopsmith after upgrading to the latest model. They used a number of small roll p...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gwhite
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by gwhite

Tubing Bender -- Real Metalworking for the Day

Tubing bender, for insanely small (5/32" or so) radii on 3/32" tubing. Done yesterday evening and this morning, mostly...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by tim
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by tim