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06-16-2013, 03:05 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread OT Med Cost in General

Gert hasn't been well for a while, just over a year, so far still don't know what it is but it's not just one problem. 3 different hospitals about...

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06-16-2013, 02:57 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread What's in the box ?? in General

Tim, Unfortunately it's one of the D-1 series, either 4 or 5. I say unfortunately as I have nothing on D1-4 or D1-5 All past and present lathes...

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06-15-2013, 02:57 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread OT: Female Russian Snipers of WWII in General

Hey you wanna see these mail order brides here. Come complete with heavy goods vehicle driving license, fork truck licence, can weld titanium in...

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06-15-2013, 02:28 AM

John Stevenson replied to a thread OT: Female Russian Snipers of WWII in General

Russian snipers. THANKS Eric, really needed this seeing as I'm in St Pete at the moment. Can't wait to leave.......................... :D

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06-15-2013, 02:25 AM

John Stevenson replied to a thread What's in the box ?? in General

Yes the Aurora is till here, saw it yesterday but it's not open, it's a training ship for the naval accadamy across the road.

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06-14-2013, 02:07 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread What's in the box ?? in General

Sorry Darrin, built to order as i don't have any pull with this factory, I had to get Shanghai to act as go between, Can't remember power but it's...

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06-14-2013, 09:39 AM

John Stevenson replied to a thread What's in the box ?? in General

Internet is crap in russia, stuck in St Petersburg for a couple of days and then going back via Poland. Yes it is a new lathe just to put you out...

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06-08-2013, 05:38 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread _ Will this gear cutter work (pic inside) ??? in General

Another alternative is to read this thread from post # 58 onwards. http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/threads/41591-Involute-shaft/page2 Change...

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06-08-2013, 05:26 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread _ Will this gear cutter work (pic inside) ??? in General

You will get away with this in Delrin. Harden it off but don't temper it, plastic is quite abrasive and hard works best, no chance of this...

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06-08-2013, 05:19 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread OT Horse meat whoppers? in General

Back in the days when all small towns had their own abattoir these were usually run by the largest butcher or chain in the area. Like scrap men many...

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06-08-2013, 01:07 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread 3D Printer questions in General

Robert, It's always easier to improve on a design than to come up with a complete new design. As Dave has said it very geek driven and simple...

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06-08-2013, 12:58 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread 3D Printer questions in General

I wasn't comparing a laser cutter to 3D printer, I was paying attention, when you have been married for as long as I have you can't get away with NOT...

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06-08-2013, 12:35 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread 3D Printer questions in General

Get kettle on when i get back, I'll bring some STL files and some decent coffee and you can impress me. ;)

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06-08-2013, 12:31 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread What's in the box ?? in General

Sorry lads , towards the end of the month as I'm off to Russia tomorrow for a couple of weeks. Пирог и пинты That's pie and a pint in Russian...

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06-08-2013, 11:59 AM

John Stevenson replied to a thread 3D Printer questions in General

Sorry Evan but I strongly disagree with you. Take this motor. I have just grabbed this image off the net and it's not one of my motors...

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06-07-2013, 11:25 AM

John Stevenson replied to a thread What's in the box ?? in General

at least it's beer and not rice shandy.

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06-06-2013, 07:23 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread What's in the box ?? in General

That picture was sent from the warehouse, not seen it in person so don't know if it smells, suspects it does. Yes it's from China No it's not a 3D...

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06-06-2013, 04:52 PM

John Stevenson started a thread What's in the box ?? in General

OK Quiz show time. As a guide that is a standard 8' wide shipping container, weight is about 1 tonne. Picture was taken at the bonded storage...

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06-06-2013, 04:36 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread 3D Printer questions in General

You need the "Boston Export" model for that :D

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06-06-2013, 04:32 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread Announcing:Tram B Gone!! Tramless turret mill head adjustment in General

Who tips the head 3 times a week in a home shop ? Now if you are talking about a POS bridgeport that needs tramming 3 times a week because it keeps...

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06-06-2013, 12:56 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread longest-run motorcycle engine in General

That's the biggest problem with harleys, just stopping any place ;)

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06-06-2013, 03:03 AM

John Stevenson replied to a thread 3D Printing ????? in General

I would image web sites and blogs are better as 3D printing is moving so fast by the time a book gets written and proof read it's obsolete. I'm in...

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06-06-2013, 02:47 AM

John Stevenson replied to a thread Announcing:Tram B Gone!! Tramless turret mill head adjustment in General

Throw the POS away and get a decent mill and you won't have to keep continually tramming the head.

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06-05-2013, 07:30 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread OT: Ported my FSWizard calc to a platform-independent javascript code. What now? in General

If I have to have a licensing system i much prefer to have one that is registered in name only. Phone home is out, no network in the workshop, or on...

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06-04-2013, 07:00 AM

John Stevenson replied to a thread longest-run motorcycle engine in General

I think we are talking about models here, not marques. The Harley was produce for so long just to allow the first bikes to complete their journey.

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06-01-2013, 07:34 PM

John Stevenson replied to a thread Rotary Indexing Table for the Milling Machine, Part 2 in General

I was once asked for drawings of a simple tool I'd shown, this was on the old RCM list I refused on the grounds that it was that simple you didn't...

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