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05-24-2013, 11:56 AM

krutch replied to a thread Clausing/Colchester Parts? in General

Nope! Never force anything, especially cast iron. And extra especially, the main lathe in the shop! Turns out there are two pull dowels left holding...

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05-23-2013, 07:11 PM

krutch replied to a thread Clausing/Colchester Parts? in General

Any tips on pulling the gap piece out? I have the vertical bolts (3) out and the horizontal ones (2) in the bed, but the gap is loose but seems to be...

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05-23-2013, 02:41 PM

krutch started a thread Clausing/Colchester Parts? in General

I have a Clausing/Colchester 15x30 geared head 8000 series lathe. Does anyone out there have the bushing for the spindle to use the #4 Morse center?...

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05-10-2013, 01:27 PM

krutch replied to a thread Bandsaw throws the blade in General

Friend of mine had same problem with old machine. He brought the drive and idle wheels to me and I took a skim cut on the OD. That took the worn-in...

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04-11-2013, 11:42 AM

krutch replied to a thread Nova; Ancient Computer in General

It would seem that the ancients had more knowlege than we give them credit for. Or else there was a more advanced civilization sometime in the past...

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04-10-2013, 03:44 PM

krutch replied to a thread OT/Propane freezing in General

Any way you can cover the regulator? There is a cover for outside fawcets which has an insulation material as part of the cover for winter use. Could...

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04-03-2013, 02:16 PM

krutch replied to a thread OT: russian sausage vs chinese knife in General

Don't let our government see that. They'll want a contract for military weapons from that knife maker!

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03-27-2013, 04:44 PM

krutch replied to a thread OT: Intellectual rights of my current employer over my own product? in General

I am reminded of the guy that came up with the quick release device for ratchet/socket that Sears offered. This guy wound up suing Sears cause Sears...

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03-27-2013, 04:35 PM

krutch replied to a thread OT For the Aviation and WWII History Buffs Here in General

All these stories are interesting to me. Thanks for the history.

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03-27-2013, 03:47 PM

krutch replied to a thread OT man uses excavator to dig out his basement with house still in place! in General

Maybe NASA could use his help building housing on Mars for all the politicians to live in.

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03-27-2013, 03:38 PM

krutch replied to a thread How useful are machnists' clamps? in General

I only have two pair. One set larger then the other. But sometimes they are the only way to hold and machine some parts.

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03-27-2013, 03:34 PM

krutch replied to a thread OT: RAF photo op in General

Just one loose wrench, helmet, goggles, or other piece of equipment and boom goes the jet! Maybe both aircraft. Good shots, though. Even if...

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03-10-2013, 01:13 PM

krutch replied to a thread Evaluating a surface plate in General

When I watched that plate being lapped and certified, it was in the Peoria area late 80's or first half of the 90's and I assume the guy was from the...

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03-08-2013, 11:59 AM

krutch replied to a thread "Human Hoist" in General

If I had one of those I'd be more likely to fix my truck before winter sets in!

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03-08-2013, 11:43 AM

krutch replied to a thread Machinist pay rate in Third Hand

Ya mean some actually get paid for this work?

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03-08-2013, 11:39 AM

krutch replied to a thread Evaluating a surface plate in General

Jon, The plates can be lapped. I don't have any info on who does this, but I've seen it done by a guy who came into the shop and checked some plates...

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03-08-2013, 11:32 AM

krutch replied to a thread From Shaving to Murder; Why People Should Have Their Throats Slashed in General

Not to worry Forest, cameras don't like my face either!

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03-03-2013, 03:36 PM

krutch replied to a thread From Shaving to Murder; Why People Should Have Their Throats Slashed in General

I shaved my face in April '73 after more than two years in summer or tropical weather. Going outside after the shave, I got ten feet from the door...

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