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Welding 6061

Have a project which requires 1/4" 6061 plate be welded to 1/16 wall tube 6061. What risk is there of success welding t...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gone
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by gone

Battery Rebuilders: Primecell vs MTO?

After reading a number of on-line reviews, I was all set to send a 1.3 Ah 12V DeWalt drill battery pack off to MTO: htt...
17 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gwhite
17 comments posted 17yrs posted by gwhite

OT: Prescription drug discount card

Just found this today. This is county based so is dependent on your county being a member. It's only for prescription d...
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posted by kfvorwerk
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by kfvorwerk

Pictures of a dividing head

http://igor.chudov.com/projects/misc/LW-CHUCK-CO-Dividing-Head/ Seems to be in good shape. Weighs about 120 lbs. I may u...
29 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ignoramus7829
29 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus7829

Thread micrometers

I've used the three wire method more than I like. At work I can check out a thread mic for my lathe efforts. A couple d...
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posted by clutch
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by clutch

Drill bit terms -- what do they mean

I would like to know what the terms jobbers length, taper and screw machine mean with respect to drill bits. thanks, al
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posted by eyezkubed
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by eyezkubed

tig torch/tig welder

I'm planing to by a tig welder soon, and have been looking at the Miller dynasty 200dx. It doesn't come with any cables...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by notme
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by notme

Perl script to compute bolt hole pattern

#!/usr/bin/perl # If you have a mill with a DRO, and/or a rotary table then you may find # this script handy when divid...
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posted by ignoramus7829
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus7829

Light Weight Oil

I just picked up a pocket-sized "hypodermic" style oiler, and want to use it to hold a light oil. Since I can't find an...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by see_real_one
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by see_real_one

high temp thread lubrication?

I have recently acquired a large ceramic outdoor cooker. The top damper threads up and down to open/close. Temps inside...
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posted by grantNOSPAM
22 comments posted 17yrs posted by grantNOSPAM

OT - Invite to BBQ in NJ

Off topic, I know... But I do eventually want to meet some folks I talk to here and there so... My company is sponsorin...
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posted by autodrill
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by autodrill

Long ago in a distant galaxy

they used to make 5 gallon metal cans. Metal wire handle. 2" or so spout with a 1' or so cap on top of that. IIRC, oil...
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posted by oldfart
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by oldfart

Road use tax for electric cars & trucks

Anyone hear about how electricity will be taxed for use in electric cars? Seems only fair that they be taxed on and equ...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by msmith5242
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by msmith5242

OT Question for Iggy

Sorry to post but I don't have your email. Some time back you had an HP 6260B 0-10V 0-100A power supply for sale, and I...
23 comments posted 17yrs
posted by no
23 comments posted 17yrs posted by no