⏣ General Metalworking

OT: 1909 San Francisco Cable Car video

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=08c_1259288206 From rec.Motorcycles again. May have been posted here before. Cool backgro...

13 comments posted 16yrs

posted by kfvorwerk

13 comments posted 16yrs posted by kfvorwerk

OT: Linux Mint 8 install

Took 2 times to make the install. It had a read problem with the CD the first time. You install RC1 then update to get...

6 comments posted 16yrs

posted by kfvorwerk

6 comments posted 16yrs posted by kfvorwerk

Use of primitive tools

I saw an interesting event on Jay Jeno last night: Memebrs of the five armed services were trying to open a can of cran...

130 comments posted 16yrs

posted by mkoblic

130 comments posted 16yrs posted by mkoblic

fs: anyone want a SB 9 inch lathe for $400?

I'm about to help a friend part out an SB 9 inch lathe - it's complete, some surface rust, looks like it will clean up...

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posted by nobody

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

Mind if I hijack this thread for a moment? (was: What is it? Set 312) no spam

A Thanksgiving conundrum. http://www.mensanator.com/mensanator/can/thingamajig.htm

27 comments posted 16yrs

posted by mensanator

27 comments posted 16yrs posted by mensanator

Clarke Shear Break Roll 30" Sheetmetal Machine Brake 3in1 Grizzly HF

This 30" machine was just purchased at the local TSC store for $400, not on sale (+6% tax). It's claimed to be suitable...

16 comments posted 16yrs

posted by wb_wildbill

16 comments posted 16yrs posted by wb_wildbill

OT: flying the Grand Canyon

http://www.airspacemag.com/multimedia/videos/Jetting-Through-the-Grand-Canyon.html Seen in rec.motorcycles Karl

10 comments posted 16yrs

posted by kfvorwerk

10 comments posted 16yrs posted by kfvorwerk

Better sales: Black Friday or January?

Awl -- I'd guess January would have the better sales, but don't know for sure. I'd guess the second week of January wou...

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posted by UNfitcat

3 comments posted 16yrs posted by UNfitcat

Modulation-Assisted Drilling

To All: Jim Rowe ( snipped-for-privacy@aol.com) sent me this. Pretty trick idea, if it works as advertised. Although I...

3 comments posted 16yrs

posted by bottlbob

3 comments posted 16yrs posted by bottlbob

How to Change a VW Belt

To All: I'm sorry, I thought this was so funny I couldn't resist posting it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcB5-jSqdH0

18 comments posted 16yrs

posted by bottlbob

18 comments posted 16yrs posted by bottlbob

Involute gear ratios?

In the explanations (W.O.Davis, T.C.F.Stott) for constant angular velocity, appeal is made to a smooth belt coming off...

5 comments posted 16yrs

posted by invalid

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by invalid

Machinery Actions soon!

ENTEGRIS, INC. 3500 Lyman Blvd. and 312 Lake Hazetine Dr. in Chaska, Minnesota 55318 http://www.myronbowling.com/fw/mai...

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posted by gunner

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunner

Hurco monitor

My older CNC mill uses a 9" monochrome composite monitor. It's usable, but fades a bit after being on for an hour or tw...

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posted by msmith5242

8 comments posted 16yrs posted by msmith5242

What do I need?

I want to make a hoist, and add some muscle to things I don't want to muscle. Like a tilt dump trailer. Places where a...

6 comments posted 16yrs

posted by deserttraver

6 comments posted 16yrs posted by deserttraver

My electrical panel gloat and a visitor

http://www.flickr.com/photos/deserttraveler/

5 comments posted 16yrs

posted by deserttraver

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by deserttraver