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MikeL46 replied to a thread advise for upgrading my electrical panel. in General

I have to agree with the subpanel and questioning if you really need 200A. I just put a 100A subpanel in my shop and frankly, that is overkill. I...

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10-16-2017, 01:08 PM

MikeL46 replied to a thread seeking strong method to tie machine down to concrete in General

I've got some of the Hilti anchors fir 5/8" bolts if you want them. I can tell you what size after I get home on Fri. Mike

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09-26-2017, 04:27 PM

MikeL46 replied to a thread Overhead lights for lathe... in General

I have an old round tube fluorescent fixture with a magnifying lens in the middle. Like this:...

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09-24-2017, 08:57 PM

MikeL46 replied to a thread Loft for storage in your shop for a midget? in General

When faced with a similar dilemma I started sorting what to keep and what to 86. I put some metal into bins for scrap. Two days later I was back in...

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09-24-2017, 08:37 PM

MikeL46 replied to a thread OT?? hobby machinest in Oregon in General

I spend half my time in southern WA (Ridgefield) and half in CA. Your shop is better equipped than mine. I have a Lagun mill, 13x40 lathe,...

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09-24-2017, 10:19 AM

MikeL46 replied to a thread OT -- Keyboard randomly stops working on laptop in General

I don't think it is heat related. My laptop loses some functions after it is on for some time. Recovery requires a reboot, not cool-down time. I...

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09-23-2017, 10:37 AM

MikeL46 replied to a thread OT- Equifax in General

The Equifax website says my information was not affected. Should I trust them? FYI: all 3 agencies have been blocked for years. I can't get XX%...

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09-04-2017, 09:58 AM

MikeL46 replied to a thread Cutting perfect deep holes in foam? in General

In the packaging industry we die cut foams with various holes and patterns. The real trick is to compress the foam, then cut through it with a sharp...

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09-04-2017, 09:50 AM

MikeL46 replied to a thread Advice needed drilling long hole in General

If you are going to drill it, use a lathe. I always had better results rotating the part for long holes. Mike

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08-29-2017, 08:39 PM

MikeL46 replied to a thread dozer idler bushing material question in General

Most Loctites and plastics don't get along. Cyanoacrylates may work ok, but not thread locker compounds. Can you knurl a part for retention? Mike

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