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Forgot a name

--Hey what's the name of the big Bridgeport dealer in Southern California? Had a brain fart and forgot.
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by steamer
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by steamer

convert air compressor to IC engine

I need a second portable air compressor to haul out into the orchard. So I bought a 13 hp yanmar diesel. I have a nice...
21 comments posted 16yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
21 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

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...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nobody
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

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...
3 comments posted 16yrs
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...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gunner
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunner