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Emco lathe

Where can I get information on an Austrian-made non-CNC Emco Compact 8 lathe?
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posted by cmulhern3041
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OT more questions about armature

can i ask you guys again about this Redi-Line generator? last time i posted pics and asked about the gobs of what appea...
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posted by wwixon
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Preperation guide for Sieg X3 small mill

This is pretty good. I think any X3 owner could do good by looking at it. http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/prepguides/X3%20...
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posted by ohland
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WTS: Indicator Rear Covers

want to sell: indicator rear covers - sorry, not certain what brands, models, etc.!! anyone have a need? some w/ lugs,...
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posted by btuttleman
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Anybody here besides me live in Indianapolis?

If so, I have a small machining job that I'm not equipped to do. Yes, this is a paying gig, but not much. Best way to c...
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posted by spambait
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TIG with Pulse feature

I am planning to build a tube chassis vehicle and I want to invest in an AC/DC TIG welding machine. The thing is, there...
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posted by lethaldriver
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Magnets and clutches

I'm thinking of how to make a small clutch and was wondering if putting a sheet of aluminium between a rotating magnet...
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posted by jtayNOSPAMlor
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by jtayNOSPAMlor

Have you ever needed to machine copper

I have a copper bar that I am deciding whether to keep it (1x2x15"). I cannot think of any hobby style need that would...
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posted by ignoramus5693
41 comments posted 19yrs posted by ignoramus5693

Learned new trick with vinegar - peracetic acid

Everyone (:-)) knows the vinegar/table salt trick to make dilute buffered HCl for derusting, but I read about a new rec...
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posted by carl.ijames
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by carl.ijames

Fadal and Omniturn listed through Craigslist

Browsing Sacramento Craigslist, looked at a listing for a 1994 Fadal and clicked the link for more info. Seller is clos...
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posted by janders1957
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General Motors Mistake

Hi all, General Motors, builders of vehicle shaped objects that still include limited metal content have really embarra...
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posted by nospam
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospam

replacing bearings on small trailer hubs?

I have a 5x10' utility trailer which I overloaded foolishly the other day, carrying fill dirt. We emptied it, and the n...
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posted by grant
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by grant