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OT: Maybe the primer shortage is easing

Just got my almost daily spam mail from Midway USA. After passing on the item they are pushing, I searched for primers....
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom

VFD's seen

I was at Mendelson's recently and saw they had a pile of VFD's. Here's all I know about them: AC Eagle WE8202 {and othe...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by wb8foz
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by wb8foz

Testing servos/Drives

I would like to get some clear idea on how to test components of what I build. Say, just a servo: can I test it by conn...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus8975
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus8975

Is this a tachometer?

I am reading about AMC drives and how they are supposed to be connected to tachometers for feedback. And my question is,...
31 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus8975
31 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus8975

Spindle Bore specification question

When spindle bore is specified as (say) 1", does that mean I can pass a typical piece of 1" stock through it? The toler...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by speffSNIP
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by speffSNIP

Cell phone providers?

Sprint finally pissed me off. And Im tired of dealing with idiots who make promises that they have no intention of keep...
31 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gunnerasch
31 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunnerasch

Small engine running problem

I picked up a clean 4 hp Craftsman engine. It starts and runs fine after pressing the bulb primer 5 times, but stops af...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dthompson4389
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by dthompson4389

DC power supply for CNC?

I found a DC power supply among the stuff that I had. This is a Syncor PP-1659A/G military power supply called "battery...
34 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus14096
34 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus14096

fa: box of capacitors and resistors

here's the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320545181739these came from a friend's assembly busi...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nobody
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

Top Shot

Yet another "reality show" competition format, but this one is all about the shooting. History Channel. Seems like some...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by steve
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by steve

Bosting water pressure for lawnsprinker

I want to use a clear water pump from HF http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-clear-water-pump-1479.htmlto bost my water...
22 comments posted 16yrs
posted by billcotton
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by billcotton

Printing Money?

Ed, Did you happen to notice this story in Ardmore, Philadelphia?...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cavelamb
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by cavelamb

My encoder selection

http://usdigital.com/products/encoders/incremental/rotary/kit/e5/ Model E5-1000-394-I-D-H-G-B Index (3rd channel) Diffe...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus14096
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus14096

Screwing into a metal doorbuck

Awl -- Yeah, I know, a sheetmetal screw..... But are there designs esp. good for semi-heavy loads attached to 16 ga met...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by UNfitcat
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by UNfitcat

Trailer question

I have an old trailer I bought abotu a year ago. The wheels have six lugs. It has a brake drum and a metal line on the...
17 comments posted 16yrs
posted by stryped1
17 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1