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Pre-anodized aluminum sheet?

I know I've seen this before but can't find anything now. Does anyone know of an online source for small quantities of...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mikerbgr
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by mikerbgr

Roll up door installation question

In my relentless efforts to make the County happy...I have to close off one end of my carport.."no one driving by wants...
44 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gunner
44 comments posted 18yrs posted by gunner

Pulley system vs geared system

I am designing a power transfer system for a platter. Which of the two systems, pulley are geared is the best for trans...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jevans2819
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by jevans2819

Sanding shapers

Does anyone use the drum style sanding shapers on a table that woodworkers commonly use? I'm going to make some large p...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by toquerville
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by toquerville

Grinding belt holder

In my post about my new HVLP sprayer, I said that I tried it on a sanding belt holder. This is about that belt holder....
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bobengelhardt
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by bobengelhardt

HF HVLP turbine-gun kit

I just got the $80 HF turbine/gun kit (not conversion gun): http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemn...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bobengelhardt
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by bobengelhardt

Proximity sensor application

I know little about proxys, the only time I have used them they just attached to a counter. I want to have a 3' vertica...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by tom(spamless)
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by tom(spamless)

Vacuum generator venturi - any made one?

I want to try putting together a quick vacuum generator that runs off compressed air (run of an 8 gallon tank up to 130...
19 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Invalid
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by Invalid

Good news on a couple of fronts

Doctors say my condition is stable, but they will do CATs every six months. In the meantime, I'm supposed to do what I...
15 comments posted 18yrs
posted by toquerville
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by toquerville

old VS 15" drill press?

There's an old Dayton-branded 15" VS drill press for sale in my area. I paid $20 for an option on it for a week. I call...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by grant
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by grant

Decorative groove

How would you go about cutting a decorative groove in a piece of aluminum? I'm talking about a groove that is around .1...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mikerbgr
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by mikerbgr

DIY VFD Update

Just in case anyone is intrested, here are some pix of my 100 amp DIY VFD being assembled. As soon as time permits i wi...
30 comments posted 18yrs
posted by azotic
30 comments posted 18yrs posted by azotic

Alum and stainless ?

I've seen conversations about alum to dissolve broken taps , screws , etc in aluminum ... how about in stainless ? Last...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by snagone
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by snagone