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OT - metalworking and reloading

I was out in the gar^H^H^Hshop loading some ammo for my guide gun and I noticed my Lyman 505 beam scale was eratic retu...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by clutch
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by clutch

DARPA Urban Challenge Webcast

For those interested in robotics, the webcast for the DARPA Urban Challenge can be found here: http://www.grandchallenge...
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posted by kevin
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by kevin

cost of linear actuators

I have an application where I have to move a 3 lb object in a 3 ft cubic space. I am not looking at high performance or...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by eganders
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by eganders

Ping: Gunner

FYI, there is an auction of surplus school equipment in Lancaster tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. (just in case you're interested...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by n427c
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by n427c

Pinging Iggy- Powermatic

Iggy, As I said earlier, here are the pictures of my Powermatic. It was a real mess when I got it. Hence the low price....
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by randallX
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by randallX

Pro Source a good alternative to HF?

Is Pro Source a good alternative to Harbor Freight 'cheap tools'? Currently PS is on sale at Big Lots. Picked up a $15...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nomail
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by nomail

Mirror for Mag Base

I need an inspection mirror that can be attached to a magnetic base. The mirror helps to see the indicating dial when t...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by M.GS...
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by M.GS...

Commander-Style Multiple Spindle Head Question

Just ran across a few of the Commander-style "universal arm" machines here. All the collets were made from aluminum. Is...
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posted by bob
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by bob

1 ton diesel milage

I dreamin' of upgrading my ride... I'd like to know real world mileage numbers on a diesel 4x4 one ton dually pickup tr...
39 comments posted 19yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
39 comments posted 19yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Metalworker? Motorcyclist?

If you are either or both, you will probably find something on this guy's site of interest... http://www.gadgetjq.com/g...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bob
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by bob

At what speed do I check my spindle runout

I may not use the right terms, I'm a little new at this, but is there a speed that I need to be, to see if my spindle i...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pmaston
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by pmaston

Shrinking a flat leather belt

Hello all, I have a 13" SB with a flat leather belt which was a lot of trouble to skive and glue just right. Which I do...
21 comments posted 19yrs
posted by prfesser
21 comments posted 19yrs posted by prfesser

What is it? CCIV

Just posted the latest set, I'll be away from my computer all day tomorrow so I'll be posting the answer page early in t...
33 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rhvp67
33 comments posted 19yrs posted by rhvp67

Tap and Die Press

Hello, We have a standard tap and die sets in our workshop. I remember seeing somewhere recently a device that would ma...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by eljainc
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by eljainc