⏣ General Metalworking

Insulating PEX tubing

Can the foam pipe insulation be used for PEX tubing and is it a good idea for underground installation?

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posted by stryped1

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Tool Use Found in Octopuses

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/12/octopus-tools/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wir...

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posted by Clhuprichguesswhat

8 comments posted 16yrs posted by Clhuprichguesswhat

OT: New gun sight design

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10415476-71.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-5 Karl

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posted by kfvorwerk

20 comments posted 16yrs posted by kfvorwerk

Metrology - nearly metal

Have the need for a low cost CMM or equivalent. The requirement is to measure bagpipe chanter reed blades (made with me...

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posted by rayfield

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IR reflective thermometer

Can I use one of there for my lead pot and casting molds? I see them for as little as $30 or do I have to spend more? O...

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posted by buerste

24 comments posted 16yrs posted by buerste

Any spring experts here?

I need help in selecting an extension spring to counterbalance most of a 3.5# load over a hair less than 1" of travel....

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posted by aux3.DOH.4

10 comments posted 16yrs posted by aux3.DOH.4

Chineese 4 wheelers

My mom and dad want to buy my 5 year old a 4 wheeler for Christmas and found a person who buys them and assembles them...

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posted by stryped1

23 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1

Magnetic Chucks Revisited

A little while back there was interest in the miniature magnetic chuck shown on youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/try...

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posted by pentagrid

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WARNING - METAL CONTENT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4KrIMZpwCY

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posted by deserttraver

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by deserttraver

Plotter as plasma cutter

Decades ago I used to work with 'flatbed' plotters before we all switched to drum plotters and then ink jet heads drive...

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posted by ivanvegvary

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Humor

George Bush, Queen Elizabeth, and Vladimir Putin all die and go to hell. While there, they spy a red phone and ask what...

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posted by karltownsend.NOT

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How to remove keyless chuck

Inspired by Bob Engelhardts(sp?) recent posting on his $9 angle grinder, thought I would ask this one of the group........

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posted by VK3BFA

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OT Wanted tapered chuck backing plate for cataract 37 lathe small taper

need taper backing chuck plate for cataract 37 chuck not necessary but if you have a 4 jaw to go with i can use it thank...

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posted by bhardy72921

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How to remove angle grinder gear

My $9, much used, HF 4-1/2" angle grinder has a bad bearing. To replace it I need to remove the spur gear on the end of...

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posted by bobengelhardt

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My Powermaticdrill press with VFD

Pics with the VFD mounted, and all up and running. I actually produced some chips with it today. http://i734.photobucke...

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posted by goo1959

18 comments posted 16yrs posted by goo1959