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OT: Laptop hard drive - I'm stumped

I get a fair number of laptops to repair. A lot just need a reformat, but keyboards and hard drives often need to be re...
86 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Buerste
86 comments posted 17yrs posted by Buerste

Welding on a compressor tank :-(

reposting to sci.engr.joining.welding I am sure glad that I chose not to sell this 80 gallon Speedaire compressor. Base...
26 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ignoramus11135
26 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus11135

Not so fun news

I am sure glad that I chose not to sell this 80 gallon Speedaire compressor. Based upon first impressions, the motor an...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ignoramus11135
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus11135

OT: Need a hand

Would someone with a minute to spare please try this URL and tell me if they can see the article? http://www.economist....
37 comments posted 17yrs
posted by huntres23
37 comments posted 17yrs posted by huntres23

Converting mini-mill to belt drive

One is always living in fear of one of the plastic gears in the mini-mill breaking. The procedure for changing the gear...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mkoblic
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by mkoblic

Greasing the mini-mill gears

I have encountered an interesting problem: The Little Machine Shop Guide to Mini-mill recommends greasing the gear box...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mkoblic
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by mkoblic

Advise on selecting a compressor motor?

Compressor is an older Champion roll-around. Tank is about 10-15 gallons, compressor is a vee-twin, old U.S.-made I jus...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by burkheimer
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by burkheimer

Strange Threaded Lathe Spindle Size?

Hello All, I have been downsizing my shop lately, sold my old decrepit Sheldon 12" lathe because it's too long, and hav...
17 comments posted 17yrs
posted by *nospam*
17 comments posted 17yrs posted by *nospam*

HF multimeter - takes a lickin' & keeps on tickin'

Had an "accident" where the chuck on my lathe attacked my HF DMM. It just reached out, grabbed the leads, and smashed i...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by bobengelhardt
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by bobengelhardt

lathe cutting circles

I need to cut 5" circles out of 1/2" steel square plate. I will have to bore a 1" hole in the center. Whats the best way...
17 comments posted 17yrs
posted by scallion172
17 comments posted 17yrs posted by scallion172

best way to weld together two 1/4" lead sheets?

What's the best way to weld together two 1/4" lead sheets? I was going to try and use a blowtorch, but I'm worried abou...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jasop5509
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by jasop5509

OT Implant done

Ahhhm back! All's well. Nuthin' hurts to speak of. I'm not permitted to raise my left arm above shoulder height for a m...
42 comments posted 17yrs
posted by dforeman
42 comments posted 17yrs posted by dforeman

What is it? Set 268

I need help with number 1522 in this set, I know what trade would use this tool but not the specifics of it: http://55to...
16 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rhvp65
16 comments posted 17yrs posted by rhvp65