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So much OT discussion here

I used to come to this group back in 1999 if memory serves me correctly. This group was top notch, an incredible resour...
19 comments posted 18yrs
posted by texasjim1093
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by texasjim1093

Singing and Preaching

Check this out: MMS://64.27.20.6/sfalive2
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by arp
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by arp

JD tie rod end taper?

Wallowed out tie rod end hole on a steering knuckle on a 4WD John Deere tractor. $1800 part. Got a new tie rod, trying...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by billmarrs
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by billmarrs

How Much Computer ?

I finally got down to the wire , and have made the decision to buy a mill NOW . What I'm wondering , how much computing...
23 comments posted 18yrs
posted by snagone
23 comments posted 18yrs posted by snagone

Mystery tool- what is it?

Hello, Jim in Texas here. I bought this from an estate along with other tools in a package deal. One of the other items...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by texasjim1093
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by texasjim1093

More motor issues

I think that I understand the story a little better. There is some play in the shaft so that it slides back and forward...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ignoramus20633
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by ignoramus20633

AC Drives Sensorless Vector

We are running equipment at work that have Siemens MicroMaster drives. In some cases we need speed settings below 5% (b...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by regor
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by regor

Help: Drill Press Machine Project

I have some metal and woodworking projects I'd like to get to, but first I have to get to two project machines(Drill Pr...
35 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Searcher7
35 comments posted 18yrs posted by Searcher7

Bought a Compressor

Condition is compltely unknown but it is hard to go wrong for $25. The guy said, true or not, that he could not figure...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ignoramus29659
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by ignoramus29659

Best hacksaw blades?

What are the best 12" 18 tpi hacksaw blades? Starrett? Lenox?
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mkoblic
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by mkoblic

Weld Helmet Question

I just bought an arc welder and solar=powered auto-darkening helmet from Northern Tools. Question: Wil the solar-powere...
36 comments posted 18yrs
posted by at
36 comments posted 18yrs posted by at

Powdercoating of vises

Would it be suitable to powdercoat bench vises, after degreasing and sandblasting of course?
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ignoramus29659
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by ignoramus29659

wire a soft start

I can't get my 5 horse horizontal spindle to start in the higher speeds... It trips the 30 amp circuit breaker ahead of...
17 comments posted 18yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Mist Sprayer Inlet Pressure

I just got a generic mist sprayer from Wholesale Tool. It doesn't specify the pressure going to the sprayer. I could pl...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET

Need desoldering advice

I was working on a lathe with a Fanuc 0-TC control today that could not download programs and I suspect the 751488 line...
28 comments posted 18yrs
posted by clutch
28 comments posted 18yrs posted by clutch