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Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Help with lathe reversing switch in General

Thanks to all who replied. I don't think the contacts will EVER FAIL on the new switch. This switch feeds a variable frequency drive and has almost...

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04-20-2018, 09:28 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Grease zerks on knee mill in General

WHY CANT WE EVER IDENTIFY THE IDIOT ENGINEER ? I mean the name of the actual human being that did this. I have seen many bridgtports and other mills...

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04-18-2018, 02:34 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Help with lathe reversing switch in General

Here are the pictures Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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04-18-2018, 02:33 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Help with lathe reversing switch in General

Hats off to Larry incredible grizzly service I received my switch today on 18 April I ordered it at 9 o’clock yesterday the switch The switch came it...

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04-18-2018, 02:18 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Help with lathe reversing switch in General

I talked to Larry at Grizzly parts. He is very helpful and knowledgeable. He cross referenced a switch and it is on its way. If it fits ,I will post...

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04-17-2018, 08:36 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread How to double a thread size in General

You are asking a basic beginers question about screw sizes that can be found on a quick google search and planning to ACTUALLY make a model engine?...

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04-17-2018, 10:15 AM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Ceramic car coating ......Scam... wilshful thinking? in General

This product says it has a boeing number.The boeing number says it is a CLEANING SOLVENT NOT A PROTECTOR. I am sure the anyone that pays $1000 pluss...

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04-16-2018, 10:47 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Ceramic car coating ......Scam... wilshful thinking? in General

I think PT BARNUM would blush.Edwin Dirnbeck

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04-16-2018, 10:19 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Help with lathe reversing switch in General

Thank you for your reply, there are many rotary switches that I can easily use. I would like to find this exact switch so that I could fit in it very...

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04-16-2018, 09:32 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Help with lathe reversing switch in General

I have purchased parts from grizzly ,and yes they are very good. In the past ,I have allways had a part number to give them. But this switch is not...

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04-16-2018, 07:46 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck started a thread Help with lathe reversing switch in General

I have a 13 1/2 x 40 gearhead grizzly lathe it is model G4016 I have the complete parts list for this lathe it has every nut bolt and screw but it...

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04-16-2018, 02:43 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck started a thread Ceramic car coating ......Scam... wilshful thinking? in General

The hot setup in car waxing is ceramic nano coating. It cost around $1000. Is this a marketing scheme or does it work? Would it work for bare...

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04-10-2018, 09:28 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Off topic bitcoin rats deserting ship in General

BIG BANG THEORY BITCOIN,RERUN I just saw a rerun of hit comedy show Big bang theory. The three characters remembered,that about 8 years ago they...

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04-10-2018, 08:43 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Off topic bitcoin rats deserting ship in General

I also have found the replies very informative.I would not get into a heated argument on the internet. You don't have the usual clues about the other...

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04-09-2018, 04:23 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Running 14 volt tool on 18 volt?? in General

Yes ,The dcb090 is the cheapest most compact Dewalt tool that fits their 12 and 20 volt batteries ,The upright vac was the first one that I did and I...

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04-08-2018, 08:41 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Running 14 volt tool on 18 volt?? in General

Here are pictures of the rumba Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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04-08-2018, 11:21 AM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Running 14 volt tool on 18 volt?? in General

Here is my 14 V Electrolux vacuum that I hacked into a 20 V De Walt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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04-07-2018, 12:05 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Water Soluble Cutting Fluids in General

My experience,useing for 60 years. Works well when fresh.You WONT change or clean it until it starts to foul and stink. On a large machine it is...

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04-07-2018, 09:58 AM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread GM truck brake line rust inside story ? in General

GM STAINLESS STEEL? Please check again. If they are stainless steel, they probably were aftermarket. The only thing any carmakers use stainless...

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04-06-2018, 10:14 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Off topic bitcoin rats deserting ship in General

Or 19 -18-17-16- ect.

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04-06-2018, 01:17 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Problem drilling holes on the centre line of items in General

Spotting drills didnt become widely known until everyboy bought vertical machineing centers. People started saying "why not chamfer the hole at the...

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04-06-2018, 12:39 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Problem drilling holes on the centre line of items in General

I respectfully diagree. I ran a Moore jig bore for years drilling and borring thousands of holes ON LOCATION. for interchangable stamping dies.I...

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04-06-2018, 12:20 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck started a thread Off topic bitcoin rats deserting ship in General

Just for fun ,I follow the bitcoin mania. The two top pumpers seem to be coindesk and ccn,at least they allways come up on top in a google search. In...

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04-06-2018, 08:30 AM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Paypal postage danger in General

PROBLEM SOLVE ,I HOPE I just got a message from paypay,saying that any usps lable that is not used in 30 days,will be automatically refunded. I...

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04-05-2018, 03:24 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread GM truck brake line rust inside story ? in General

I have never heard of using magnesium on a non weight sensitive application.How do you know it is magnesium?Edwin Dirnbeck

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04-05-2018, 10:49 AM

Edwin Dirnbeck started a thread Paypal postage danger in General

I sell on Ebay and get paid and buy postage with paypal.I know, I know it is expensive,but it works for me. Sometimes ,I make a mistake or the...

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04-04-2018, 09:45 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Off topic manual versus power tree limb pruner in General

Thanks for the good information.I actually have the Stihl straight shaft 4 cycle kombi system with an extra aluminum extention and an extra composite...

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04-04-2018, 09:32 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Good simple tool height gauge in General

SHIMS?

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04-04-2018, 09:31 PM

Edwin Dirnbeck replied to a thread Good simple tool height gauge in General

No need for one, once I started using the steel rule or shim trick.. Before all that m I usually measure tool and stack, with a caliper, if it's...

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