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Engine turning AL

Hi, all- I just tried engine turning some AL bar stock using a wood dowel and (unknown grit) water-based valve grinding...
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posted by carl.byrns
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by carl.byrns

fs: anyone need a couple of 440V VFDs (1 HP)

through a rather odd e-bay experience, I've ended up with a couple of allen bradley VFDs - 440V ones that I have no ant...
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posted by nobody
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

carborundum grit sizes

I have recently acquired some Carborundum/Silicon Carbide in 1 lb. jars. The labels indicate: 1F RA 2F RA 180 GG 220 RA...
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posted by mcgray
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by mcgray

Motor shaft mounted chuck

I bought a used Fisher Scientific overhead lab mixer. The mixer motor is a rebranded Bodine gear motor with a direct dr...
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posted by jrmeredith1
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by jrmeredith1

tool steel application

So here's the deal- I have some antique wood planes that I'll use- I don't want to use the original 'irons' (metal scra...
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posted by r.rabidus
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by r.rabidus

Ping Rob Fraser

Rob, Thanks for the info on the roll bar mount. The bar is part of a complete cage that I think is strong enough. Seein...
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posted by mikey4
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by mikey4

Roll bar mounting holes

Gentlemen: I would like to install retractable seat belts in my old Jeep. To do this I need to have a point on the roll...
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posted by mikey4
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by mikey4

"springy" metal

"The Kid" took a 2500 part job for my CHNC. We're one short on tooling spots in the turret. So, I'm designing a custom...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Best metal for water feature work

What would be the best metal for support and 24/7 water exposure in a water feature? Stainless rod? Brass? Bronze if it...
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posted by pittmanpirate
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by pittmanpirate

CO2 regulator washer source?

When you put a regulator onto a CO2 cylinder, you need a compressible washer. See http://www.concoa.com/index.php?paget...
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posted by grant
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by grant

Modified portable band saw?

It seems I'm often stuck looking for unique tools, for situations I come across in my business. Long story short, I've...
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posted by dpdphoto
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by dpdphoto

De-burring inside tubes with nylon brushes

I have to de-burr 3/4" aluminum square tubes that have literally hundreds of holes. Even using Cogsdill bits takes a lo...
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posted by dpdphoto
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by dpdphoto

Looking for plans of moving device

I am looking for plans for a device I have seen before but don't know what it is called. It is a collection of small ro...
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posted by jsreed
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by jsreed

Waterjet cutters

Does anybody know a good place to get waterjet cutting done in the Eastern PA/NJ area? Looking for a place that will do...
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posted by torin
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by torin