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V-belt angles

Further to my previous post of some months ago, my on-going search for a "K" size belts has proved more difficult than...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mkoblic
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by mkoblic

anyone need lead/linotype metal/etc

I have a friend who now doesn't want to keep a goodly pile of lead and old linotype metal that he's accumulated - near...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nobody
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by nobody

OT: PING ex-smokers

Now I know I'm getting old. Doc tells me I have to stop smoking, no more screwing around, my feet hurt, can't breathe,...
47 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Buerste
47 comments posted 17yrs posted by Buerste

"commercial" posts allowed?

Is it OK to "advertise" some available router time on our CNC router on the newsgroup? It's sorta on topic--if you call...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by billmarrs
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by billmarrs

FS -- 20 HP Dually compressor

http://yabe.algebra.com/~ichudov/misc/ebay/20HP-Compressor/ I presume that it works, but I have not picked it up yet, s...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ignoramus3943
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus3943

FS -- Quincy Mdl 340 compressor

Very similar to mine, with original motor, but belt guard is NOT included. Price is $500 cash. I presume that it is in...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ignoramus3943
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus3943

PING: Joe Autodrill

I saw this at my local used machine outfit, I thought you might have an interest. http://www.mckeanmachinery.com:80/inve...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Buerste
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by Buerste

weight of Hardinge CHNC

I'm about to be the proud new owner of a Hardinge CHNC http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190293782733...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Anyone doing any actual metalwork?

I bought two gates at a yard sale that I'm going to mount in the garden. Got a great old office chair that needs a litt...
98 comments posted 17yrs
posted by oldfart
98 comments posted 17yrs posted by oldfart

Vise stop

I cant figure out how this works in a Mill vise, and won't buy one to find out. I use a mill vise that has jaws that st...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by spam
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by spam

Bash function to post to Twitter via command line

####################################################### Twitter # Usage: # # Twitter I am eating sushi right now # Twit...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ignoramus23425
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus23425

Disposing of milling cutters

Spring break, we are cleaning the lab stockroom of all the excess junk. Looking for some suggestions on value and best...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by spamless
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by spamless

Paint over powder coat

I had some aluminum parts powder coated and frankly, I've never been a big fan of the process. Too glossy, shows finger...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mikerbgr
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by mikerbgr

wire label coating

I'm rewiring my tractor. See thread below. While I'm here, I'm taking an extra couple hours and putting wire number lab...
20 comments posted 17yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
20 comments posted 17yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT