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OT - Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show
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Pacific Coast Dream Machine Show in Half Moon Bay is this coming Sunday the 29th. https://dreammachines.miramarevents.com/ Anybody going? A...
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04-22-2018,
11:02 AM
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I moved my mill and lathe from CA to WA in a trailer. The mill was a lot of work, the lathe was a snap. Take it off the stand; lifts easily with a...
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04-20-2018,
11:45 AM
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The must have tool
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This thread is a very bad idea. I've always told my wife that every tool is a must have. Please don't even hint otherwise! Mike
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04-18-2018,
04:26 PM
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The coolest machine you have
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My coolest tool is a BP Shaper/Slotter head on the back of my Lagun mill. Everybody drools over it. Now if I could only find a use for it. Mike
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03-24-2018,
03:46 PM
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Present And Past Model Car Builders (machining relevant)
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Technically, I have the capability to do that. In reality, not even close to having the ability. I marvel at the talent some people have. Mike
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03-22-2018,
10:55 AM
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adaptation for new cars foot brake.
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I would contact Mercedes directly. Perhaps they have some knowledge of this issue and a ready fix. Mike PS: I always use my parking brake. Even...
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03-17-2018,
10:32 AM
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OT: Tribute to 125cc Honda RC148 5-cylinder Grand Prix bike (ca 1965)
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I was fortunate enough to the 5 run at Mt. Fuji in the 60's. The 250/350 sixes impressed me more (bottom peg on the tach was @5000) and the most...
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03-05-2018,
04:12 PM
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Antique motorcycles
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I've got three I'm working on now, 70 Bonneville, 76 R90S, and a 78 R100RS. After that I have 64 R50/2 with a 1000cc engine and a Ural sidecar...
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02-28-2018,
10:09 AM
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does a car battery need to be specific to the car I say not.
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Some cars require specific battery terminals to prevent shorts. For example: Only side terminals for a car with near zero clearance between the...
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02-06-2018,
10:19 AM
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Which side for Dial on Boring Head?
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I prefer the dial opposite the cutter. Then the big, clumsy hands don't get nicked by the sharp cutter while adjusting the size. Mike
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01-31-2018,
11:10 AM
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OT; Speaking of Tesla accidents...
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Not much different than a good sized propane torch. Any tool can be misused. Mike
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01-24-2018,
06:07 PM
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Primitive worm gear hobbing
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????? He used a tap to make the gear. Or what were you thinking he should use the tap for? It looks like it should work for light duty. Mike
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Retired design engineer.
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San Jose, CA:Vancouver, WA
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Airhead BMWs, Sidecars, Sportsmobiles
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Retired
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