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MikeL46 started a thread OT - Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show in General

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

MikeL46 replied to a thread Shipping suggestions please in General

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

MikeL46 replied to a thread The must have tool in General

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

MikeL46 replied to a thread The coolest machine you have in General

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

MikeL46 replied to a thread Present And Past Model Car Builders (machining relevant) in General

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

MikeL46 replied to a thread adaptation for new cars foot brake. in General

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

MikeL46 replied to a thread OT: Tribute to 125cc Honda RC148 5-cylinder Grand Prix bike (ca 1965) in General

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

MikeL46 replied to a thread Antique motorcycles in General

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

MikeL46 replied to a thread does a car battery need to be specific to the car I say not. in General

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

MikeL46 replied to a thread Which side for Dial on Boring Head? in General

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

MikeL46 replied to a thread OT; Speaking of Tesla accidents... in General

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

MikeL46 replied to a thread Primitive worm gear hobbing in General

????? 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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