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04-24-2018, 02:22 AMTonytn36 replied to a thread Shops holding "Job Fairs" = high turnover ? in Shop Management and Owner IssuesMost companies are only booting folks on the background check if they are convicted of a felony.47 replies | 3365 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 02:20 AMRegulation of short barreled firearms actually started with the National Firearms Act of 1934 and has been added to several times. National...13 replies | 451 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 02:12 AMI'd do along the lines of what Edwin suggested. I'd use a sawzall and make two cuts 180 degrees apart, then use a chisel or punch to collapse the...23 replies | 805 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 02:07 AMMartin P replied to a thread Help - Schaublin 13 Variator Oil Seal in Deckel, Maho, Aciera, Abene MillsI just took the variator apart on my Schaublin lathe and the leaking seals looked just like these. They were regular oil seals, but not quite the...4 replies | 170 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 02:06 AMsheetmetaltools replied to a thread Press brake crowning, really why? in Fabrication: CNC Laser, Waterjet, Plasma, Welding & FabThere is mechanical crowning, hydraulic crowning, and electrical crowning. The crowning function should be set when the press brake is making. So now...16 replies | 18161 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 02:01 AMNo one wants a 20HP Phase perfect used? Whenever I have ever looked for one to save a dollar they cannot be found used! This is the optimal...1 replies | 265 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 02:00 AMSeymourDumore replied to a thread How should the us deal with mexico ? in Manufacturing in America and EuropeWhat insults? Against what nations? What trade? What common history? I am a FUCKING IMMIGRANT YOU MORON!!! A LEGAL IMMIIGRANT!!! Which part of...1350 replies | 39563 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 01:26 AMOh I quite agree with you. However I think that the majority of US citizens think of Mexico in quite negative terms while happily exploiting those...1350 replies | 39563 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 12:54 AMIt will be done in a temperature controlled environment. Going by machines Ive worked on of that size and capable of micron precision in a production...272 replies | 24025 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 12:47 AMJST replied to a thread Unglued magnets in 1hp DC permanent magnet brush motor. in Machine Reconditioning, Scraping and InspectionSome types of magnets DO lose "power" if the magnetic circuit is broken. Mostly old type magnets, but some others will ahow an effect. Motors...3 replies | 131 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 12:41 AMLast weekend here in Phoenix there was a Southbend 13 with both rests, a couple 3 chucks, and in general a pickup load of other stuff... as of...7 replies | 234 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 12:39 AMBasically with a "sonar" type inspection... Ultrasonic reflections from internal faults will show their location and size.111 replies | 6949 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 12:37 AMFind an orthopedist or hand surgeon who owns his/her own surgicenter, not affiliated with a hospital. They are generally more willing to bargain.5 replies | 205 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 12:34 AMThat housing is really thin. Not what you want for carbide. It is also very short which will make getting a good press fit (a must) difficult. ...3 replies | 170 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 12:31 AMAnd hope to H*ll that it works because if it doesn't you've just made the bung even more difficult to remove... Yup, my thoughts exactly. ...23 replies | 805 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 12:28 AMbmikkalson replied to a thread Shops holding "Job Fairs" = high turnover ? in Shop Management and Owner IssuesIf you weeding out workers on past criminal convictions you are in for a real challenge. A large percent of Americans are involved in some aspect of...47 replies | 3365 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 12:22 AMSame here. I have several Slater heads. The shaped cutting tools are pretty simple to make.27 replies | 17032 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 12:22 AMbmikkalson replied to a thread Shops holding "Job Fairs" = high turnover ? in Shop Management and Owner IssuesDo you mean that was the easiest and fastest place to put blame?47 replies | 3365 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 12:20 AMMiguels244 replied to a thread How should the us deal with mexico ? in Manufacturing in America and EuropeJust to be clear... Mexico is the 15th largest economy in the world. They are our 4th largest trading partner. We share a border and a lot of...1350 replies | 39563 view(s)
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04-24-2018, 12:16 AMbentley1930 replied to a thread Replacing the FP! X axis slow feed gears in Deckel, Maho, Aciera, Abene MillsHi All, Ross / Ballen, The design of the FP2 is based on the FP1 but is much improved having feeds in all axes plus the fast moving facility. I...127 replies | 11668 view(s)
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04-23-2018, 11:45 PMMiguels244 replied to a thread How should the us deal with mexico ? in Manufacturing in America and EuropeStill waiting for you to do anything except insult people and entire nations. Why don’t you talk about trade? Perhaps about our common history? ...1350 replies | 39563 view(s)
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04-23-2018, 11:36 PMThe extra bed length is nice but much to high given, bare bones (no extra tooling), light rusting on ways plus no attempt to clean up. Poss crack...7 replies | 234 view(s)
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04-23-2018, 11:33 PMDrill chucks are crude instruments that dig into and damage the drills. Collets are far more precise and should be used if you have the patience and...17 replies | 581 view(s)
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04-23-2018, 11:28 PMHow do you know that the leak is not indicating a symptom for a severe failure in the near future. Consider age of tank. Better to inspect it.23 replies | 805 view(s)
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04-23-2018, 11:18 PMCall around to different facilities, some prefer being paid in cash so they don't have to deal with insurance companies and will give you a...5 replies | 205 view(s)
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04-23-2018, 11:16 PMThe OP asked for personsl preference on compound angle. I responded with what i thought might be helpful. It is a fact tool tip will suffer jamming a...19 replies | 581 view(s)
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04-23-2018, 11:12 PMThese are what came on my Greaves Klusman lathe for oilers. Don't know if they are original or not. One picture shows it open to oil and then by...11 replies | 482 view(s)
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04-23-2018, 11:05 PMWhen it needs to be quick and dirty (just the way I like it BTW) this is what I do also. If you are using rolling papers, you should be able to get...21 replies | 1330 view(s)