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DIY Step Stool Plans?

I'm needing some aluminum welding practice, and I thought that making a step stool would be a "nice to have around the...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by kevin.archibald
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by kevin.archibald

More updates on the Bridgeport conversion project

1. I sold some parts of this Bridgeport CNC mill, specifically the Heidenhain controller and an optional keypad for sam...
15 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus28478
15 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus28478

Is it worth having your own tire changer?

I found this nearby: http://nashville.craigslist.org/tls/1784566427.html Wondering if it would be worth having changing...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by stryped1
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1

Indexing/Dividing Heads

Does anyone here use a dividing head with a mini mill? I'll be attempting to cut a variety of gears, and I'd appreciate...
24 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Searcher7
24 comments posted 16yrs posted by Searcher7

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