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Dropbox e-mail address is changing

Hi folks, After more than a decade of operation the Dropbox e-mail address must be in the database of every spammer on...
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posted by none
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9/16" tap into aluminum

I am afraid I should cut a poor figure in an encounter with my rival, Riddhi said, smiling. Galina listened as attentiv...
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posted by sumit.m52
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Stainless steel and angle cutters

Hi, Is using an angle grinder with a metal cutting disk to cut 316 stainless steel a recommended technique or not?
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posted by bxvarley
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Looking for fitting (plastic)

greetings, Well, I couldnt find rec.crafts.plastics, but they probably aren't near as smart as the metalworking guys an...
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posted by grumtac
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by grumtac

NJLS Spring Steam Up

Yesterday, 2 June 2007, I was fortunate enough to visit the New Jersey Live Steamers event. A great group of hobbyists...
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posted by errol.groff
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Need recomendation for book

I got the book "Turret Mill Operation" by John G. Edwards for Christmas and I've found it a wonderful resource and lear...
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posted by gjpostma
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by gjpostma

"Metal Devil"

Has anyone here used a Metal Devil blade or saw or equivalent? If so: What has been your experience? Type of saw "skill...
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posted by pilgrim
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10" Atlas lathe purchase trash/treasure?

I am about to purcahse an atlas lathe in relatively good condition. I work at a machine shop and one of the older gentl...
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posted by lapoltba
21 comments posted 19yrs posted by lapoltba

Performax benchtop sander

I'm giving serious thought to getting that benchtop sander made by Performax. I've gotten interested in the gluing lami...
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posted by elle.l
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WWII Aircraft Touring

I believe that the Tri-Motor Island Airways was my first airplane ride. Somehow my dad got me up in the right seat! I m...
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posted by yumikoniigata
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galvanising with internal threads

Anyone with advice and experience dealing with galvanizing steel with internal threads. On larger sizes of threaded hol...
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posted by m-delete
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by m-delete

Larger Starting Capacitor?

Hello, I've got a device that needs just a tiny bit more start up torque-- maybe 15% more, I'm guessing. As it is now i...
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posted by planet10
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by planet10

(More) Mitutoyo micrometer nomenclature questions

You may remember me from my "what's this whammerjammer" post... I can't find anything on my Mics: 293-723-10 and 293-72...
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posted by gpsman
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by gpsman