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03-07-2021, 01:25 PMWater trucked in. Oil trucked in. Groceries trucked in. What's your point? Are you advocating getting rid if trucks and having everything produced...768 replies | 21324 view(s) -
03-07-2021, 01:23 PMCNC Mazak Horizontal H400N 5 pallet - business/commercial - by owner... Not mine, but I drove a few hours and spent a few hours crawling around...0 replies | 0 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 01:23 PMProbably not because New York doesn't have fools running it that think not being a part of the national grid is a good idea.768 replies | 21324 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 01:22 PMthermite replied to a thread 2 Speed Motor - VFD Best Practice in Transformers, Phase Converters and VFDSurely. As with MOST challenges, it is an existing need, already has more than ne workable solution. Example: Becase certain classes of...3 replies | 69 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 01:21 PMWe also own property in New Mexico. I did some research as to how deep the water wells are in our area. Come to find out they are mostly around 50...768 replies | 21324 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 01:18 PMI can make a list that says the top 100 worst places to live are in Wisconsin too. Do you believe everything that you hear? I guess most trump cult...768 replies | 21324 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 01:17 PMWhen you do have a problem you will have nowhere to turn to. The Fanuc guys will say no thats a fadal issue and the fadal guys that understand fanuc...8 replies | 553 view(s) -
03-07-2021, 01:17 PMnissan300ztt replied to a thread Eagle Rock Heavy Duty Clamp Style Knurling Tool 2-1/8" to 4" Range in Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or WantedI literally just bought this keyboard. LOL. My cut style I have replaceable heads on mine. I can cut from 1" to 6". I just never use this one. ...2 replies | 59 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 01:16 PMimplmex replied to a thread Buy Wire EDM machine NEW vs. USED (pros and cons) Makino U3, U6 vs. SP64/43, U53/U86 in EDM MachiningHi again cameraman: You wrote: "I have to admit the newer interface / control looks really good and super friendly to train folks that are more from...14 replies | 383 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 01:15 PMI'm sitting in the middle of nowhere typing this. Minimum "lot" size is 40 acres but some own a square mile. It's the desert but that doesn't mean...768 replies | 21324 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 01:08 PMTens of millions of jobs lost under your cult leader trump and you are already beating up on Biden for job losses. You better get your FACTS straight.768 replies | 21324 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 01:08 PMJust one thing I could add- I have had far more problems with CNC's that have sat for long periods than those which had the piss run out of them...3 replies | 232 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 01:07 PMdalmatiangirl61 replied to a thread OT, somewhat. Who else is currently under rolling blackouts? in GeneralI think its high time we start thinking about how water is used, maybe things like coal fired power plants in the desert is not a great idea, next on...768 replies | 21324 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 01:06 PMCannonmn replied to a thread K & T 2D, downfeed inop, what to do? in Cincinnati Milacron, Kearney Trecker, VN, USA Heavy IronThx for the info. I’m not anxious to disassemble any more of the feed box so I’ll try something a lot simpler next. It could be that somehow the...19 replies | 1089 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 01:06 PMimachine909 started a thread FS - Lathe and Mill Inserts in Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or WantedSelling the below lathe and mill inserts. All brand new. PayPal only. Shipping included. 20 pieces - Ingersoll - APKT160432R IN1030 - $30.00 9...0 replies | 0 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 12:52 PMimachine909 started a thread FS - Carbide Drills / Inserts / SECO Drill Body in Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or WantedSelling the below list of tooling. All brand new. PayPal please. Shipping included in price listed. YG-1 DREAM Drills - 4.2mm dia x 24mm loc x...0 replies | 4 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 12:48 PMThe nearby aquifer is the Ogallala. It's fed from rainfall up Minnesota way so is relatively unconnected with local rainfall down here where they're...768 replies | 21324 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 12:48 PMI haven't tried hand rails, but my concern would be they'd get in the way of any tools or supplies I was carrying and make it harder to get on/off...16 replies | 690 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 12:47 PMBrandenberger replied to a thread 2 Speed Motor - VFD Best Practice in Transformers, Phase Converters and VFDI would think switching between the two sets of motor windings is straightforward, other than three issues: - you only want one set of windings...3 replies | 69 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 12:47 PMthermite replied to a thread Eagle Rock Heavy Duty Clamp Style Knurling Tool 2-1/8" to 4" Range in Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or WantedTo the good, this "pinch" style is far easier on the lathe AND the work for any given dept of serious knurl than the single-direction swivel-head...2 replies | 59 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 12:44 PMFull or semi? Sure it's just that much more of a write off :D A friend has a dealer sample M134a mini-gun. If you can afford $0.50 a round...4 replies | 491 view(s) -
03-07-2021, 12:42 PMramsay1 replied to a thread K & T 2D, downfeed inop, what to do? in Cincinnati Milacron, Kearney Trecker, VN, USA Heavy IronThat part of the mechanism is pretty simple and straight forward.. If, however, you take the feed selector cover off, you will find that what lies...19 replies | 1089 view(s) -
03-07-2021, 12:41 PMaflrepoel replied to a thread Portable Table Saw recommendation? in Woodworking and Woodworking MachineryI found a portable table saw review here. Do you have any suggestions/ideas about them? I didn't see any Dewalt saw there.2 replies | 95 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 12:38 PMmichiganbuck replied to a thread OT - Robinhood, Gamestop and Wall Street in Manufacturing in America and EuropeGME was losing money at 9 billion in sales, and now running at about 4 billion. The simple failure reason is that Amazon and the like can sell at a...406 replies | 14446 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 12:37 PMAndyF replied to a thread Offered Foreman Position-Need Tips/Advice in Shop Management and Owner IssuesRegarding salary, figure out what a fair, to you, bump is. I'd be thinking in the neighborhood of 10-15% with an agreed on evaluation after xx...23 replies | 540 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 12:35 PMI don't remember the name of the manufacture but they are mid-20th century and I have seen a bunch of them over the years.28 replies | 15189 view(s) -
03-07-2021, 12:30 PMcameraman replied to a thread Buy Wire EDM machine NEW vs. USED (pros and cons) Makino U3, U6 vs. SP64/43, U53/U86 in EDM MachiningAwesome ! Thanks / for sure - I've heard very good things about them Mits - That is really their 'Wheel house" in many respects. Seems...14 replies | 383 view(s) -
03-07-2021, 12:29 PMMilland replied to a thread Offered Foreman Position-Need Tips/Advice in Shop Management and Owner IssuesWell, now we just have to hope the other guy isn't a forum member. I wonder how often someone recognizes their shop or situation from other posts?23 replies | 540 view(s)
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03-07-2021, 12:27 PMI haven’t seen this posted here before. The below is a video of Colchester’s manufacturing process from casting to inspection. Early 1960’s...0 replies | 20 view(s) -
03-07-2021, 12:25 PMplastikdreams replied to a thread Buy Wire EDM machine NEW vs. USED (pros and cons) Makino U3, U6 vs. SP64/43, U53/U86 in EDM MachiningDon't rule out mits machines. Very good quality, excellent service, and great controls. Everything implmex has said is spot on!14 replies | 383 view(s)
