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02-20-2019, 02:49 PM

elf replied to a thread OT Circuit Diagram Software (Free?) in General

Will Kicad or Fritzing do what you need?

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02-13-2019, 04:49 PM

elf replied to a thread Swivel eye? in General

It would be rather hard to rotate the lathe relative to its base with a pinch bar :rolleyes:

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02-11-2019, 03:53 AM

elf replied to a thread OT: The destroyer Fitzgerald's collision with a container vessel in General

It seems it did end poorly for the warship in this case :p

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02-11-2019, 02:16 AM

elf replied to a thread OT: The destroyer Fitzgerald's collision with a container vessel in General

There is nothing in the rules granting exceptions to vessels engaged in wartime activity, let alone even being a warship.

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02-11-2019, 01:40 AM

elf replied to a thread What are the common triangles, OT, laying floors ?? in General

Why does it need to be a right triangle? Measure the two legs and the hypotenuse and plug the numbers into a CAD program. For extra credit,...

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02-03-2019, 12:49 PM

elf replied to a thread BC Ames Triplex Lathe Anyone ever use one in General

It's been ten years since @jackary posted his modern implementation of the MetalMaster and called it the Stepperhead.

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02-03-2019, 04:18 AM

elf replied to a thread BC Ames Triplex Lathe Anyone ever use one in General

Looks a lot like an Urwick MetalMaster.

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02-01-2019, 05:12 PM

elf replied to a thread Vacuum holder cup choice in General

MDF. It's porous enough that you don't need grooves.

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01-29-2019, 01:42 AM

elf replied to a thread Straightness of rod in General

Spot heating may work as well if not better than pressing on the high spot.

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01-28-2019, 03:25 AM

elf replied to a thread Making Acetal leadscrew nuts the easy way in General

Did you make an EvaNut or a cast epoxy nut?

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01-25-2019, 02:06 AM

elf replied to a thread How frequently should I screw? in General

Self leveling epoxy is often used in situations like this.

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01-24-2019, 03:48 PM

elf replied to a thread 3/8 dia x .150 T slot cutter in General

Make one using a lathe for the tooth form and mill to remove top half. Heat treat, lap to final size.

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01-23-2019, 09:26 PM

elf replied to a thread po pholk splines in General

Didn't happen without pictures :D

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01-19-2019, 01:59 PM

elf replied to a thread I don't think it is OT machining juniper in General

Use hot melt glue or super glue to attach the blank to a jig. Heat to remove hot melt glue, acetone to remove super glue.

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01-18-2019, 03:05 PM

elf replied to a thread Is this still a machinist forum? in General

21 "new posts" today, only 7 are not machining ( I'm including "Professional - Imports Not Included" and "What did you do today" and this thread in...

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01-17-2019, 02:27 PM

elf replied to a thread Polishing plastics in General

It would polish each of those, but it also may remove any coatings.

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01-15-2019, 02:10 AM

elf replied to a thread OT Need Opinion on Removing Emissions from 1985 GMC S15 4WD Pickup in General

Based on the thread title, I was going to recommend a shovel.;)

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01-14-2019, 10:57 PM

elf replied to a thread Non-standard threads(?) in General

Worth a fortune if you have one of these.

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01-14-2019, 06:10 PM

elf replied to a thread OT Powder Coating Question in General

An HVLP spray gun and a little practice would be less expensive than a new door.

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01-14-2019, 06:06 PM

elf replied to a thread O.T. anyone else have trouble with your shoelaces coming undone all the time? in General

Tying shoe laces is old school. Try something new.

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01-14-2019, 02:05 AM

elf replied to a thread Making your own rolling element bearings in General

Start with one of these.

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01-08-2019, 07:46 PM

elf replied to a thread McMaster Cut Me Off in General

I think the OP should just order a $2 item and see if they ship it.

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01-08-2019, 02:54 PM

elf replied to a thread OT managing personal finances in General

Plant a tree or even better plant lots of trees :cool: Wait 50 years, then harvest them.

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01-08-2019, 03:23 AM

elf replied to a thread OT: password protection in General

What's wrong with 'qwerty' or 'yuiop'? No one would ever think of using them.

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01-04-2019, 06:09 PM

elf replied to a thread Why even bother anymore with manual machines? in General

All this blathering about manual vs. CNC makes me think the craftsmen of the 18th and 19th century were more skilled with files and saws :)...

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01-04-2019, 03:38 PM

elf replied to a thread My first assortment of carbide tips of the year in General

You listed a bunch of inserts, where are the tips? You know, like feeds and speeds :p

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12-31-2018, 05:06 PM

elf replied to a thread Drilling 1/16 holes woth our CNC Router in Digital Machinist

Drillman1 on ebay sells Kyocera drills with 1/8" shanks.

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12-26-2018, 06:53 PM

elf replied to a thread Grinder Storage What do Do With the Cords in Home Shop Welding

How are you going to keep the weld splatter off of the cords?

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12-26-2018, 03:11 PM

elf replied to a thread What did you do today? in General

Have you tried focus stacking the images using Zerene Stacker?

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12-23-2018, 10:24 PM

elf replied to a thread Home shop lasers: use and safety in General

How many eyes do you have and what is their replacement cost?

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