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microscope illuminators anyone?

I ended up with a lifetime supply of microscope illuminator light sources - some are ready to go, but I have a pile tha...
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posted by nobody
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

weathering steel

On a recent episode of "factory made" on the manufacture of light rail cars they mentioned that the frames were made of...
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posted by engineman1
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by engineman1

Larger SGIH cutoff blade was needed

For cutting bars off in the Clausing 5914 lathe, I have been using a up-side-down SGIH19-2 blade in a up-side-down Dori...
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posted by joegwinn
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by joegwinn

looking to buy metal lathe price questions

I'm in the market for an older american made metal lathe Logan South Bend Atlas Any info on pricing? 9" or 10" X 24"
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posted by gmblazer666
29 comments posted 16yrs posted by gmblazer666

Gift Box

http://www.yumabassman.com/images/PICT0179.JPGhttp://www.yumabassman.com/images/PICT0180.JPGhttp://www.yumabassman.com/i...
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posted by nospam
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

Injection molding photos

--Put up a set of photos on flickr; of interest to anyone trying injection molding in the home shop. http://www.flickr.c...
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posted by steamer
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by steamer

Income gap between rich and poor

> Here is the deal for folks who still cling to that belief: > In a Republican administration, the poor are prevented f...
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posted by ignoramus10488
123 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus10488

Mini drill press for kids

My older son will turn 9 soon and we are thinking of some present that is mechanically related. We bought a drill press...
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posted by ignoramus10488
20 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus10488

OT: George Lopez joke

From the George Lopez show: What is the difference between the Pope and the Beatles? The Beatles made little girls screa...
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posted by piracy
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semi OT: looking for custom foam grips supplier

We're looking for a company to supply us with foam grips for dog ropes. I've tried Gripworks but they haven't gotten bac...
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posted by kfvorwerk
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by kfvorwerk

Anyone going to Names?

I'm heading down in the morning. Just wonderered who other than Brian Lawsom was was there. Wes
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posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom

FS - Tree Journeyman 330 CNC mill

Located in Milwaukee, WI. (Brookfield, WI, 53005) Approximately 16 holders, original control, running. Decent shape. Ne...
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posted by southside09
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by southside09

Huntsman headband question

I can't get this thing to work for anything. I know it is supposed to slip before it strips when you tighten it down, b...
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posted by deserttraveler
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by deserttraveler

Possible to convert t-12 suspended ceiling lights?

I found a lot of used older florescents that were in a suspended ceiling in a lumber store. I bought this winter about...
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posted by stryped1
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1

Soil Compactor Bit?

I Googled unsuccessfully. I want to snap a "SDS plus" 'soil tamper' bit into my Bosch Chipping Hammer to compact soil a...
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posted by Winston
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by Winston