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06-23-2021, 12:43 PMHere's a list of Made in USA floor jacks if you want to avoid giving communist china more of your money. Best Floor Jacks Made In The USA (2021) -...16 replies | 339 view(s) -
06-23-2021, 12:38 PMThat's what I figured, thanks.2 replies | 117 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:37 PMInteresting rig, MJR. I've never seen a motor mounted quite like that. I assume it has a 90-degree plate bolted to the CS frame to lift up when you...15 replies | 352 view(s) -
06-23-2021, 12:35 PMHdonly replied to a thread FUJI FRN0.75C1S-7QI 240 VAC 1PH to 3PH VFD in Transformers, Phase Converters and VFDSending back to Surplus Center. Just got an email from FUJI. These drives were a special configuration and are not suitable to be reconfigured for...1 replies | 99 view(s) -
06-23-2021, 12:34 PMIt isn't rocket science to build an analog Field power supply that COULD sense the load's need and boost the output so the primary generator's...16 replies | 445 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:34 PMOldwrench replied to a thread Interesting article about Chinese ball bearing production in Manufacturing in America and EuropeAny of you guys ever pay attention to all the various tolerance classes and quality levels? Those are long established, internationally recognized,...30 replies | 1547 view(s) -
06-23-2021, 12:34 PMI do that for one guy.. Actually I'm doing it right now. He buys enough material for about 60 widgets that he uses(1 stick). That'll last from a...509 replies | 98193 view(s) -
06-23-2021, 12:33 PMjj80909 replied to a thread Universal Engineering Acura-Flex Collet Set 9400045 1/4"-3/4" 31pcs & 80237 holder in Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or WantedThis is sold2 replies | 269 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:32 PMWe finally had to get rid of our last Hardinge CHNC chucker. We run a couple of jobs that we need to use an air chuck. All of our Northfield air...0 replies | 0 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:32 PMI’ve reduced plenty of drills. Now that the OP has said what he’s doing I still wouldn’t suggest bothering with a six jaw. Four jaw and a split...6 replies | 177 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:29 PMMilland replied to a thread Job Opportunity: CNC Machinist/Machine Shop Manager [Pasadena, CA] in Career OpportunitiesAlong with your "evils of Democrats", you continue to post proof that reality isn't your expertise.88 replies | 2464 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:28 PMUnless you need the certs for government contracts, I would not spend the extra money on the high-end square. Some time ago I made my own cylinder...24 replies | 1657 view(s) -
06-23-2021, 12:27 PMHopefully nobody!509 replies | 98193 view(s) -
06-23-2021, 12:26 PMThat's the beauty of the simple board that i use. When you make it you attach the very straight guide board to the base at a point further than the...22 replies | 1105 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:25 PMstandardparts replied to a thread Job Opportunity: CNC Machinist/Machine Shop Manager [Pasadena, CA] in Career Opportunities"And that's Joe's fault?" Yeah, pretty much. Until of course Klamydia takes over.88 replies | 2464 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:25 PMThanks for the pics; looks like a nice little survivor. If you plan on using that oval table, I personally would bolt a solid-core door or perhaps a...15 replies | 352 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:23 PMstandardparts replied to a thread Job Opportunity: CNC Machinist/Machine Shop Manager [Pasadena, CA] in Career Opportunities"can croak, it'll be good for the IQ average of the country." Oh yeah plenty lined up coming over the Southern border with all kinds of skill...88 replies | 2464 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:21 PMEmanuelGoldstein replied to a thread Job Opportunity: CNC Machinist/Machine Shop Manager [Pasadena, CA] in Career OpportunitiesOne 'o', Bob. Please. Not sure it was a great job anyhow. All that "rah rah rah ! team spirit ! slave your ass off for no money ! yippy kiyo kiyay...88 replies | 2464 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:20 PMI'm guilty of that one as well. It does work great too. And is very quick. That sweep at zero and with the couple tilts is a good idea Buck, saves...27 replies | 1745 view(s) -
06-23-2021, 12:19 PMI'd imagine it's possible, I've seen a few part numbers in stuff I've gotten from HF. In general I don't think it would be hard to find a seal...16 replies | 339 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:17 PMI'm still using the 3-ton floor jack I got from Sears Craftsman back in 1996, it's been used plenty. Still is. Pretty sure they're all clones built...16 replies | 339 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:14 PMIt's also possible there's a correlation between people who bother to check it and people who don't have problems with it because they buy quality...8 replies | 291 view(s) -
06-23-2021, 12:14 PMHi michiganbuck: I use that exact same technique when I am hand working a form cutter that I am too lazy to relieve on a machine. I spin the...27 replies | 1745 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:13 PMeKretz replied to a thread Sandvik Coromill carbide body and screw tip lot in Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or WantedI don't think so. Aside from the fact that the seller probably knows what he has judging by his length of time here, those are pretty clearly brazed...3 replies | 300 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:13 PMI tapped the OD of the soft jaw, here is a crude picture: Once you get all 6 capscrews in just snug them in pairs and it preloads the jaws out...6 replies | 177 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:13 PMjohntarr replied to a thread Replacing motor on sliding table saw? in Woodworking and Woodworking MachineryI just called a company that sells VFD’s, and I think I’m more confused than before. He said the largest VFD I can run on 220v 30a in will give...5 replies | 243 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:13 PMCarbideBob replied to a thread Job Opportunity: CNC Machinist/Machine Shop Manager [Pasadena, CA] in Career OpportunitiesDid we loose the OP or did he/she think this is not a good place to post a job opening? Lessons are learned....... I hope many feel proud. Knowing...88 replies | 2464 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:12 PMdalmatiangirl61 replied to a thread OT - Mag Base Drills, the import models in Antique Machinery and HistoryAndy Cheapest Hougen today is $799 + tax + a set of cutters puts you right about $1000 Sfriedberg It would be interesting to see which one you...7 replies | 303 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:11 PMIt depends on what you're doing. Measuring runout takes time. I have some tools that I measure runout every time, I have some tools that I never...8 replies | 291 view(s)
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06-23-2021, 12:04 PMI just tacked a long straight edge on one side then used that against the fence on table saw Depending on species and how much it’s likely to move...22 replies | 1105 view(s)
