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a CNC build question

I have to decide in what circuit to build in the Emergency Stop button. There seems to be a choice between two position...
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posted by alan_marshall
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by alan_marshall

Computer standoffs - thread?

Does anyone know if there's a standard thread for the little brass hex standoffs as used for computer motherboards etc?...
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posted by duttondock
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by duttondock

What Bench mount pillar drill?

I'm currently looking to purchase a bench mount pillar drill, so far I've found Sealey and Draper. Can anybody recommen...
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posted by gavinmetcalfe
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by gavinmetcalfe

Aluminium Strip

Hi, Can anyone suggest where I might buy some aluminium strip, it needs to be quite thin and anywhere between 1mm and 1/...
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posted by alan
34 comments posted 20yrs posted by alan

Bent Casting?

I'm in the process of fitting the new motor I got from Tim Leech to my grinder, and as it is a bit larger than the 3-ph...
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posted by panuno95-ukrec
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by panuno95-ukrec

OT: News readers

In another thread , amcnee writes >I currently access this goup via www.rcgroups.com. How can I access it >using a news...
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posted by newsreader
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by newsreader

Cutter grinding

I have a friend who has built a Stent cutter grinder. He has trouble when grind up the flutes of an endmill as the forc...
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posted by dragon.trapbait
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by dragon.trapbait

OT: Sony U-Matic Video Recorders

No2 Son has some Sony U-Matic recorders, control consoles and stuff that he wants to dipose of. before we put these on...
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posted by diesel
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by diesel

Lathe

Hi, I'm looking to buy a lathe like the one you posted on http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/, How much did you sell it for?...
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posted by miQchaelQhQims
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by miQchaelQhQims

Pinging Peter Forbes

Peter,a while back you were looking for a Braemar tape reader.Did you have any joy?I am now in the same position and not...
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posted by mark
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by mark

Chester 7x10 mini lathe

Hi Dose anyone know if the 7x10 mini lathe that Chester sells has a induction hardened bed or not
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by kenneth.widdall
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by kenneth.widdall

Cutting question - rake

When you cut something, how does a zero or negative rake work? Zero rake I can understand - flat work surface, blade do...
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posted by zenadsl6186
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by zenadsl6186

What do you think of this Hyundai lathe ?

This Hyundai lathe seems to be a little less than I would pay for a good Super 7. although the postage is 100 quid ! ht...
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posted by krugman_junk
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by krugman_junk

Spot welder "Compensator" ??

Does anyone know what the 'compensator' circuits of portable spot welders is and how they achieve their objective? I kn...
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by andrew
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by andrew

Oops

A warning to all who lift heavy stuff at home. Whilst lifting a 1 ton mill in the garage the other week this component...
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posted by charles.ping
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by charles.ping