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Stainless Steel fabrication sources question

Sorry if this question isn't relevant to this newsgroup but I couldn't find the answer anywhere else so I figured I'd d...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by AmraTheLion
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by AmraTheLion

Machine Shop Supply --Close Out Sale

Machine Shop Supply --Close Out Sale -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R...
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posted by Shakascaregiver
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by Shakascaregiver

McMaster Carr Catalogs for Sale

McMaster Carr Catalogs # 83 and 96. Complete your collection of these catalogs.
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posted by Shakascaregiver
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by Shakascaregiver

How to tell high speed steel from carbon steel

I have a few "Ace" taps made by Hanson. (large sizes, 5/8 to 7/8 NC). They do not say "HS" or "HSS" on them. They may b...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ignoramus7204
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by ignoramus7204

Gingery Books Review

Would anybody here be an owner of one of Dave Gingery's workshop from scrap series of books and be willing to write a r...
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posted by greggspen
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by greggspen

What is it? CLXIX

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

Sieg X3 X axis and Y axis DRO scales attached

I got to tweaking my scale brackets for the sliders, and now each are square to the table movement. I used a DRO kit fr...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ohland
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by ohland

OT UPDATE the $909 parking ticket

OK friends, the results of today's hearing was the court refused to consider my arguments (For technical reasons rather...
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posted by shoaf
35 comments posted 19yrs posted by shoaf

Harbor Freight truth?

This probably appears to be a troll, but it really isn't. I've heard rumors over the years that a lot of stuff at HF is...
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posted by kenneth.c.finney
26 comments posted 19yrs posted by kenneth.c.finney

One for Gunner and Cliff

Normally, I try to stay apolitical. But I couldn't resist since I live near Dallas! Are You a Democrat, Republican, or...
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posted by a_w_abate
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by a_w_abate

decent impact wrench?

I have a POS 1/2" impact wrench which is good for turning things with little resistance but which is extremely wimpy. I...
36 comments posted 19yrs
posted by grant
36 comments posted 19yrs posted by grant

Power extension cable vs welder leads extension

OK, now that I have my welder setup in my garage, I'm starting to think about what I might need in the future. If I am...
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posted by no-one
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by no-one

Interesting dilemma

We have a scenic view from our house of the old CPR mainline in New Brunswick, Canada, This part of of the Railroad is...
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posted by jwhall
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by jwhall

Steel Burnishing Process (OD of part)

Burnishing a 35/64" mild steel (solid 8620) rod. Using a tool that burnishes the OD of the rod. Running approximately 8...
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posted by bob
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by bob

FA: Last chance on GE U-Stor & Servo Amps from 550t

The u-stor & servo amps only have 1 day left & they will be sold. If anyone is still trying to keep their antique machi...
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posted by foxprints2003
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by foxprints2003