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Question: Metal Bending

I am looking into getting a metal brake for making 90 degree bends lengthwise in 24-3/8" long, 16(or possibly 14) gauge...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Searcher7
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by Searcher7

What is a good wheel for a HF tool grinder?

I have a 46K right now. Not so impressed. 1-704-368 at KBC tools. The green wheels that came with it work just as well....
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by clutch
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by clutch

control a pot

I need to control a pot with my CNC control. One option is to get a pot turner like this: http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/o...
22 comments posted 16yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Speed Rack max load

I have the older style of Speed Rack brand warehouse rack in my barn. Its painted yellow. All this generation has this...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

OT - free 78 and 45 ink jet cartriges

from a neighbor's printer that died - seem to have lots of ink in them - thought they would fit a friend's printer but t...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nobody
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

SS

Where can I get a comparison chart for stainless steel? I have some knives, some made out of 440, and some 420. I would...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by deserttraveler
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by deserttraveler

Actual Metalworking -- Cox engine head

(yes, I'm reposting -- I realized that the title was a bit uninformative) http://www.metalworking.com/dropbox/. Search...
20 comments posted 16yrs
posted by tim
20 comments posted 16yrs posted by tim

What's the smoke point of engine oil?

I've been using engine oil as a coolant for high power resistors but am wondering whether something like peanut, sunflo...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by oparr
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by oparr

Manufacturing is BOOMING in USA

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303960604575157701739806306.html Manufacturing Expands World-Wide Best mo...
37 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus23298
37 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus23298

How to center a chuck ?

I got this chuck that i want to use on my logan 12" lathe. While fitting the chuck to the backplate i noticed the chuck...
15 comments posted 16yrs
posted by azotic
15 comments posted 16yrs posted by azotic

I brought home another toy today

I picked up a FREE 60 gal, 2.3 HP 240 Volt Husky air compressor. It's only a couple years old, but the business no long...
21 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mike.terrell
21 comments posted 16yrs posted by mike.terrell

Greasing motor bearings

With all the talk of excess grease hurting motor bearings, I have been reluctant to add grease to a motor that probably...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET

Layoff Letter

Dear Employees: As the CEO of this organization, I have resigned myself to the fact that Barrack Obama is our President...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Do rural home owners need guns for self defense?

Do rural homeowners need guns for self-defense? By Massad Ayoob Do rural homeowners need guns for self-defense? Some- t...
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posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##