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Interesting experience

I was driving to Las Vegas the other day. I was in Virgin River Gorge, a very steep nasty stretch of road. I saw a Cess...
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posted by oldfart
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by oldfart

Way OT: Computer based tools

http://alanbecker.deviantart.com/art/Animator-vs-Animation-34244097 --Winston
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posted by Winston
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by Winston

What is it? CCXIX

Number 1224 is the only unidentified item this week, maybe someone will know what piece of equipment it was used with. h...
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posted by rhvp67
26 comments posted 18yrs posted by rhvp67

Angle Iron/Aluminum

I am working on a project that will require me to create a ledge the turns down at a 90 degree angle. It has to be as r...
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posted by Searcher7
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by Searcher7

Starrett Pocket Charts

Hello: I have 100 sets of 5"X 8" Starrett pocket charts. [ tap drill and metric conversion ] I also have 50 pocket rigg...
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posted by mwron
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by mwron

February NEMES meeting news

At our recent February meeting the main speaker was Rollie Gaucher, NEMES charter member and top notch craftsman. Rolli...
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posted by errol.groff
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by errol.groff

Machine overhaul

Gunner: Are you still in the machine repair game? If so send me an e-mail. I've got a 16" Victor lathe needing professio...
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posted by sfkf
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by sfkf

Gear/steering pumps

I want to build up several gear pumps for pumping oil. I figure that getting steering pumps from an auto junk yard will...
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posted by jbleaux
46 comments posted 18yrs posted by jbleaux

Lovejoy or spider couplings cheap?

I am wanting to build up a stock of these couplings for shafts not over 1" . I just want to have some on the shelf for...
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posted by jbleaux
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by jbleaux

What is this tool?

Anyone recognize what this tool kit may be for? http://www.powdercoatoven.4t.com/Misc%20photos/Misc%20photos.html
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posted by gourdhedd
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by gourdhedd

Older McMaster avialable for shipping cost

I have Version 109 of McMaster-Carr available for the first person willing to pay for UPS ground (sent from 48036). Rem...
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posted by aribertnospam
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by aribertnospam

seeking good laser welding shop

I need to find someone with a laser welder to weld up 3 small and simple battery cases quickly. These are protoypes so...
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posted by dougdanielson
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by dougdanielson

3/8" 6 Flute End Mill?

Is there such a tool as a 3/8" diameter end mill with 6 flutes? Or maybe I should just ask for one with more than 4 flu...
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posted by bob
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by bob

Science of NASCAR

Here's an interesting story about the physics of NASCAR racing, as it's described in a new book, and about the science...
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posted by huntres23
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by huntres23