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Lathe Thread Cutting Question

I have a specific question about cutting threads on a Frejoth (Chinese or Taiwanese import lathe). I have set up the ge...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by scott
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by scott

PENTAGRID and ELECTRIC MOTORS

This is a shameless piece of self publicity so I'll keep it short and to the point! A long time ago I wrote a little bo...
22 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pentagrid
22 comments posted 19yrs posted by pentagrid

OT-breaking rock

I have a nice load of flagstones--about 2" thick, up to 3x4 feet. What's the best way of breaking them into suitable si...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jrlNOSPAM
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by jrlNOSPAM

Nice plastic to machine -- plastic cutting board

To repair my son's toy, I have to make something from a plastic bar. I bought a white cutting board at Walmart and cann...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ignoramus24386
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by ignoramus24386

12L14

Is 12L14 steel weldable?
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by grant
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by grant

Turning pipe

I have a project that will require turning the OD of 1" pipe to a smoothe surface. In the past I have always found pipe...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gmasterman
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by gmasterman

At least he's wearing his safety glasses

I found this through reddit, and thought a few of you might get a laugh: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/dayinpictu...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jpolaski
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by jpolaski

Long hole drilling?

Have to drill a 0.062" hole, 3" deep in 7075 aluminum, needs to be very straight, what's the best way to do it?
36 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tkee(no spam)
36 comments posted 19yrs posted by tkee(no spam)

Industrial stuff to do with my son

I have a 3 1/2 year old son, and he really enjoys seeing industrial sites and similar stuff. We've been to the dump a f...
38 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jpolaski
38 comments posted 19yrs posted by jpolaski

Stevenson tool post in Cast Iron?

I have been thinking about making a Stevenson style tool post for a while now. I was wondering what the collective thou...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cyberzl1
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by cyberzl1

What is it? CLXXV

http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/ Rob
29 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rhvp67
29 comments posted 19yrs posted by rhvp67

Help: How to cut 16-24 inch pipe squarely

Hey, all, I have been doing some work involving 16-24 inch diameter pipe that needs to be squarely cut. I have been usi...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by hboothe
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by hboothe

turret scope mount

i am looking for a set of plans for a turret ascope mount for a mauser 98, same as they used in the war. am willing to...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ush3
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by ush3

Motorized bicycle project

My 6 year old son wants us to motorize his bicycle (he upgraded to a slightly larger one recently, and wants to add a m...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ignoramus26157
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by ignoramus26157