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Just a heads up/Fiberglass books

There are a number of "Fiberglass" how to books over on alt.binaries.e-book.technical They may be downloaded. There is...
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posted by gunnerasch
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Rock tumbling Sequel/Question

Having been disappointed with the Harbor Freight rock tumbler, I won this one on auction locally. http://igor.chudov.co...
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posted by ignoramus21167
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus21167

How to detect a small pin

I make 1/2", 3/4" and 1" solid wire fill end brushes that typically fit into die grinders that spin up to 20k RPM. The...
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posted by buerste
41 comments posted 16yrs posted by buerste

Encoders? Karl?

The servos on my mill have sinusoidal encoders which are not compatible with most CNC control stuff. I am looking at va...
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posted by ignoramus21167
39 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus21167

Lincoln SA200

My neighbor owns a Lincoln SA200 with a V4 Wisconsin, code 1667. One of the brush holders broke and the parts lists on...
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posted by someone
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OT - Free donut day

http://tinyurl.com/2873x22 Are you ready for some fun? Enjoy a FREE DONUT with any beverage purchase* and celebrate Nat...
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posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

underwater metal working

http://globalwarming.house.gov/spillcam
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posted by nobody
24 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

OT: Computer virus question

A friend dropped off a Dell laptop with a virus issue. It was that nasty one that wants to do a "virus scan" and charge...
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posted by buerste
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by buerste

Harbor Freight Coupons

You can also download & print them at: www.harborfreightusa.com/popmechanic http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/common/d...
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posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

'Puter gloat

Snagged a Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop, like new, Vista Home, 2gig DC proccessor, 3gig ram, for 75 Quatloos. God, Vista is...
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posted by junkjasonrnorth
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by junkjasonrnorth

Auto Body metal working

I've been interested for a long time in auto body work and painting but never had a clunker to play with. Since buying...
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posted by regor
69 comments posted 16yrs posted by regor

New (to me) bandsaw update

The new saw shows up and it's in great shape! Everything works but we haven't exactly figured out the vise. It slides f...
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posted by buerste
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by buerste

air arc welding

I got a nasty little job. The joker that had the backhoe before me tried to repair the loose pin by just reaching down...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

My lady can run a backhoe

Julie just sent me this: Today's Inspirational Lesson Never irritate a woman who can operate a backhoe... http://www.me...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Slitting on a mill

I need to slit a piece of mild steel 0.500" thick and 0.875 deep to a 0.652 hole. This will be a clamp to attach to a m...
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posted by gmasterman
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by gmasterman