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OT: speculation and oil prices

As the investigations grind on and on and on, the facts are begriming to float to the surface like so many dead fish. I...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gmcduffee
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by gmcduffee

bio-friendly cutting lube ?

yeah I'll google it but wanted to just ask here for recommendations. I cut 0-1 flat stock on a bandsaw at low speed so...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sheltech
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by sheltech

edge finder sensitivity

The recent thread on edge finders got me wondering. I'm of the 'Spin it at 1000 or so, bring it slowly to the edge and...
59 comments posted 18yrs
posted by billmarrs
59 comments posted 18yrs posted by billmarrs

Puzzling de-greasing chemistry

I was degreasing a batch of small parts today in preparation for de-rusting. Acetone being expensive, i bath them in Va...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mkoblic
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by mkoblic

Anodising touch-up pen?

Hi folks, I remember reading about an anodising touch-up pen somewhere. Not a metallic paint marker, but a pen which us...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cdt22NOSPAM
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by cdt22NOSPAM

OT: Ebay hiding user id's completely

I bid on something that is only at 28 bucks so far and I see ebay is hiding id's on it. I thought they started doing it...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by clutch
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by clutch

Ping Gunner!

Have you had a chance to look over the power hammer plans yet? If so, are they going to be of any use to you? Todd
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by torin
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by torin

OT - Heard a beautiful sound this morning

Out for a walk with the dog and the wife, two cropdusters working the fields just outside of town. They were close enou...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jstewart
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by jstewart

noisy relay

I just installed a high amp relay like used on air conditioners for my well pump, part 6564K55 McMaster Carr, rated at...
25 comments posted 18yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
25 comments posted 18yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Old Vigor Burnout Furnace adapted to heat treating

In early June 2008 I bought an old Vigor Burnout Furnace (model CA 1065) for $95 from a seller on Craigslist. The furna...
30 comments posted 18yrs
posted by joegwinn
30 comments posted 18yrs posted by joegwinn

Progress report X 2

First doc increased my blood pressure and anti cholesterol meds. Will re cat scan in six months to watch growth. I go t...
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posted by toquerville
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by toquerville

OT: New GAO Report on Taxes

A new report came out today about the taxes paid by business in the year 2005. The finding is that two thirds of all Am...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by desmithers
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by desmithers

Degreasing aluminum

I need to degrease aluminum parts prior to bonding with epoxy. One part has relatively thin (0.0625in) slots that the o...
25 comments posted 18yrs
posted by martin.usenet
25 comments posted 18yrs posted by martin.usenet

FS: Books

for sale: 1)Machinery's Handbook: 1943 edition, shows wear and tear, binding good, still very usable. $15.00 2)Guide to...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by btuttleman
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by btuttleman