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Grease or oil?

Some of the threads here got me thinking: What, in general, is a proper application for lubricating oil and when should...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mkoblic
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by mkoblic

Miller Syncrowave 250DX welder Amperage problem

This machine is a 2004 model used for tig with a water cooled torch and foot pedal remote control. The problem started...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by eugmotors
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by eugmotors

Machining Curriculum

From time to time the question about what specific things are most important to learn about machining. I have scanned t...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by errol.groff
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by errol.groff

jewlers lathe--yours for postage

i hve a bunch af parts for a kampe jewlers lath--needs to be cleaned--photo on reques--i hve absoluely no use for it an...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by plener2
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by plener2

surface gauge - why flat base?

Given that a surface gauge (and indeed height gauges) need to sit securely on a surface plate, why don't they have a tr...
58 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bugbear
58 comments posted 18yrs posted by bugbear

Why is machining so dirty?

Subject almost says it all. Making a tube so I can splice two refrigeration hoses (manifold gauge hoses) together since...
20 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ivan
20 comments posted 18yrs posted by ivan

Paramo vises

I bought a 4" heavy duty vise in a garage sale for $5. It was made by Paramo in UK. I cleaned it and derusted it like s...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mkoblic
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by mkoblic

Caliper Extender

-- Has anyone ever used one of these? http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=613-5026&PMPXNO=952293&PARTPG=INLMK32 I...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by paul.jeran
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by paul.jeran

LR44/SR44

Was it somebody here that has too many LR44/SR44 coin cells, excess of which are for sale? It's time to replace batterie...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by presence
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by presence

Clausing 5914 - spindle bearing preload adjustment

From "Re: Continuing lathe chatter (from people now, not the lathe)" posted 4 June 2008 by Joe Gwinn: > > >> >> Mine ma...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by joegwinn
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by joegwinn

Clothes line poles

Dumb Question (tm) regarding clothes like poles... I thought it would be easy to find stuff to make a big "T" gor a clo...
20 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cavelamb
20 comments posted 18yrs posted by cavelamb

help with sandpaper

I have some sandpaper. It says it is wet/dry. What does this mean? Can I used it wet OR dry? Will it make less dust if...
17 comments posted 18yrs
posted by presence
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by presence

Turret Head on Automatic Drill Machines?

Anyone ever see one of these: http://www.indexingtechnologies.com/crown_type_tool_turrets.htm (preferably smaller!) ......
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bob
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by bob