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05-12-2013, 09:23 PM

Mike Nash replied to a thread Tach generator/KB control PCB question in General

I wonder if you actually have this newer board http://www.kbelectronics.com/manuals/kbmm_smt_manual.pdf in your KBCC. The layout sure matches your...

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05-01-2013, 07:43 PM

Mike Nash replied to a thread Free Lathe in General

DOH! Because he told us? (Too far for me...) Really? "in dixie" isn't particularly informative either. I'm sure this warm welcome has been most...

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04-27-2013, 06:52 AM

Mike Nash replied to a thread Chinese Motor Improvement in General

Kind of like giving birth to human babies. Can't even walk for 2 years. Pretty much useless for 20 now with all the laws. Awful lot of work for...

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04-26-2013, 09:11 PM

Mike Nash replied to a thread OT, How a bicycle is made (in 1945) in General

That was interesting. I'm wondering about the year, with 1945 still being a World War year. I also noticed no one that couldn't be termed "slim."

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04-25-2013, 06:25 PM

Mike Nash started a thread How does a Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Work? in General

Maybe a little off topic, but today I replaced the T&P relief valve in the water heater because it had been relieving massive amounts of water for...

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04-25-2013, 02:21 PM

Mike Nash replied to a thread OSG group buy on Taps and Dies... in General

Just a quick look and I found http://www.westtool.com/default.aspx?page=item+detail&itemcode=OSG+2706100 which has the first die you listed for...

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04-24-2013, 10:42 AM

Mike Nash replied to a thread A little OT - a science quiz in General

Easy! Alabama is 'A'. North Dakota has two, N and D. This stuff is too easy...

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04-23-2013, 07:06 PM

Mike Nash replied to a thread A little OT - a science quiz in General

I've been waiting on someone to raise the wording on question 6: Does nanotechnology deal with things that are extremely… small large cold...

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04-21-2013, 10:48 AM

Mike Nash replied to a thread 20 ton Hydraulic Press Project in General

That release knob really keeps catching my eye! Kinda mushroomy. I am "needing" a press about now for about 5-6 bearings in my tranny rebuild,...

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04-20-2013, 05:24 PM

Mike Nash replied to a thread Pilot Bearing Fit on Ford 3.0L - Can't Get the Crank in My Lathe in General

Oh yes, and weirdscience's suggestion in post #6 is where I am headed. I did buy the sleeve retainer already. The 0.1" leading lip that is OK should...

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04-20-2013, 05:14 PM

Mike Nash replied to a thread Pilot Bearing Fit on Ford 3.0L - Can't Get the Crank in My Lathe in General

Considering the state of the bearings inside the transmission, it needs the pilot. I'm stuck at the moment trying to get the old bearing races off...

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04-20-2013, 03:48 PM

Mike Nash replied to a thread Pilot Bearing Fit on Ford 3.0L - Can't Get the Crank in My Lathe in General

BTW, I do intend to let those who contributed suggestions know how this went, as soon as I get around to actually doing it. I'm kinda slow.

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04-20-2013, 03:46 PM

Mike Nash replied to a thread Why so few project threads? in General

Strange how those who have a "thick skin" are always the ones telling others there is no need for one here. ;)

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04-19-2013, 08:37 PM

Mike Nash replied to a thread OT slingshot mania in General

You made me look. http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleI/Chapter269/Section12 I think it says you can get fined or jailed if...

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04-14-2013, 04:22 PM

Mike Nash replied to a thread The "Almost" Flood--- in General

I'm just wondering whether it doesn't vent gasoline fumes? I tried carrying a one gallon gas can in the car trunk years ago but could not handle the...

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04-09-2013, 10:38 AM

Mike Nash replied to a thread OT: Mystery solved...It's not thieves breaking in. It's ....... in General

Except for those who don't smell it. Google it. As we get older our sense of smell typically declines and I've seen mentioned where over half of...

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04-08-2013, 12:25 PM

Mike Nash replied to a thread Drill Chuck Removal in General

I can't speak to the thread direction as I don't remember. But for breaking the screw loose, a 3/8" air impact wrench made it look easy and I had...

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