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Standard Modern Lathe 11X20

This machine will be up for auction on the tenth in Mechanicsburg, PA. Looks like a nice machine in the photos but ther...
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posted by pshultz
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by pshultz

Hydraulic cylinder material

Hi folks, Can anybody suggest me good weblinks etc for referring various materials for constructing hydraulic cylinders...
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posted by pranav.pranavaggarwal1986
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by pranav.pranavaggarwal1986

What is it? CCXIII

http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/ Rob
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posted by rhvp67
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by rhvp67

Gloat!! School Lockers

Got these a few years back. Nearby high school was being remodeled and the contractor advertised school lockers for $ 1...
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posted by ivan
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by ivan

more what the heck are these things

in the drop box, here: http://www.metalworking.com/dropbox/mystery_objects.txthttp://www.metalworking.com/dropbox/myste...
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posted by nobody
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

Good reference on steel grades used in firearms

Says it all. What grades are suitable for what applications? Grab that 1.25" round of 1018 and make my own action...
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posted by ohland
31 comments posted 18yrs posted by ohland

Helical Gears

Being quite chuffed with my success with spur gears I am now looking for information on making helical gears. Is it pos...
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posted by dgcollins
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by dgcollins

What is this newsgroup for?

I ask a question. Some noodle says go to Google. I thought the purpose of this ng was to help each other out so we don'...
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posted by deserttraveler
27 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler

Disston saw question

What is this for on a Disston saw? http://www.flickr.com/photos/deserttraveler/
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posted by deserttraveler
20 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler

My Monthly Dumb Question Coupon

Awright. Everyone is entitled to one dumb question a month with no penalty. Can a hydraulic two ton bottle jack work hor...
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posted by deserttraveler
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler

Chain welding

How are commercial chain links welded? My first guess is using resistance but I would guess the electricity would be mor...
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posted by clamb
26 comments posted 18yrs posted by clamb