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16" gun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OmOQs0ziSU
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posted by cavelamb
40 comments posted 17yrs posted by cavelamb

Naval gun film?

Does anyone have the link to the Navy traing film about loading the 18 inch guns. I thought it was titled "72 men load g...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cavelamb
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by cavelamb

What is "100%" machinable?

I get most of my plain and alloy steel from Pacific Machinery and Tool Steel. All of the different alloys have a "machi...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by billmarrs
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by billmarrs

Snowthrower followup

Son got a new Toro snowthrower nearly identical to mine of 20+ years. It didn't work right, and he was hugely (and just...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by dforeman
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by dforeman

Good Gas Can?

My wife has made it clear that although she doesn't mind operating the snowblower when I'm at work, she HATES the 1 gal...
30 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gwhite
30 comments posted 17yrs posted by gwhite

Metalworking and winter 'fun'

How's this for a winter metalworking project, eih? http://www.snow-boat.com/sb/
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posted by pkangas
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by pkangas

Toxic Waste in Chinese drywall

Drywall imported from China during the homebuilding boom years of 2004 and 2005 was made with waste materials from scru...
34 comments posted 17yrs
posted by azotic
34 comments posted 17yrs posted by azotic

OT: N87V down--a request for help at Christmas

Hi, guys, if any of you have a bit of spare time, the interest, and a good internet connection, and don't mind using Go...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by speffSNIP
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by speffSNIP

sorta OT 40 year ago

hard to believe it has been that long... http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/space/12/22/apollo8.anniversary/index.html (CNN)...
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posted by cavelamb
18 comments posted 17yrs posted by cavelamb

Snow Report

Grand Rapids, Michigan: we have about 20 inches of snow over the last couple of days with about 10 more inches coming....
16 comments posted 17yrs
posted by dav1936531
16 comments posted 17yrs posted by dav1936531

Spindle Bearing Oil for Toolpost Grinders

I know there are some folks here that have considerable experience with high speed parts and lubricating oils. I anyone...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by wb_wildbill
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by wb_wildbill

Good basic milling and turning technique books?

Looking to buy a few books on basic milling and turning techniques. I have an elderly Bridgeport universal mill with a...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nospam
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by nospam

anvil question

I recently picked up a 174lb Peter Wright anvil. There is a slight sway
23 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kanu
23 comments posted 17yrs posted by kanu

Chuck key was bent into a pretzel

First ever blacksmithing project of mine http://igor.chudov.com/projects/misc/Anvil/03-Straightening-Chuck-Key/ I used a...
52 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ignoramus16228
52 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus16228

OT - Christmas Cookies

Here is my favorite Christmas cookie recipe. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Jose Cuervo Christmas Cookies 1...
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posted by s31924.nospam
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by s31924.nospam