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    Blind Broach Standalone Machine

    Is it really going to be less expensive or faster to do it in a second op rather than do it complete in the 5 axis machine? My impulse is to put the cheapest used 2 axis cnc lathe on the floor and do it in that, would give you power clamping fast operation and easy cut adjustment, even coolant...
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    CNC Zero setter Reccomendations

    I use an inexpensive 2" tall LED setter. Don't know the mfg, I think it's discontinued. When I jog the machine .0001 it lights and goes out at exactly the same height to .0001 each time, it seems reliable and repeatable to me. At times I can get it to flicker in between .0001s. I set it's...
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    Boeing Assisted Suicide

    Well, I'm convinced it couldn't happen.
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    Massey Ferguson tractor question

    1875 rpm is probably the RPM where the PTO turns at a standard speed like 540 RPM to power implements and accessory equipment like a pump or generator. Counting hours (revolutions) at that speed is a long time industry standard for determining service intervals.
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    Excess Hardinge 5C collets

    The forum software says you joined in November 2007. Does the forum software need fixing?
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    Ot...ship hits bridge

    Someone tell me again, which one provides 10% for the Big Guy and which one doesn't?
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    Ot...ship hits bridge

    There are 2 tunnels nearby now. The Ft McHenry tunnel carries Rt 95 through Baltimore, and the Harbor tunnel. This bridge replaced the harbor tunnel so that oversize and hazmat trucks would not have to use either tunnel, now those loads are prohibited in the tunnels. Both tunnels carry heavy...
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    Proto Trak SMX screen is blank white

    There are aftermarket LCD replacements available, much less costly than from Southwestern.
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    The Haas that would not work---revisited $700,000 engine block project---Maybe not the Haas?

    "CNC Machined from solid" is no guarantee against breakage.
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    OT - What's the magic trick for "fridge-ready" boxes?

    Unless it's a side by side fridge and the box is on the top shelf, I can't see or easily reach to the back of the box. In a std fridge, a tall person looks for an alternative. Me personally, I put the box on the counter next to the fridge and just put a few at a time in the cold. I like the...
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    Can we get rid of 15 second timer on reporting spam?

    I belong to a forum that has a "jail" section. Those who can't play nice get banished to the jail forum for a length of time. They can only post in the jail forum, and they can't see replies to their posts, but can see all the other posts in other forums and can use PMs, downloads, etc. This...
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    Gear Tooth Form Tool

    Gearotic will generate a DXF file for the shape. I have no knowledge of how true it is to the genuine spec.
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    4x6 ups label printer needed

    If you are using the UPS Worldship software, you almost need the Zebra printer. I bought a used one on ebay 20+ years ago, it lasted until 2 years ago, I bought another used one to replace it.
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    Best APKT 1604 insert for AR500?

    Is thread milling doable in AR500? How about AR400?
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    Head hunter experiences?

    My experience with headhunters has been all negative. They have been glorified used car salesmen, trying to put an ass in a seat and collect a large royalty. They have even put pressure on me to try to get me to hire an unsuitable candidate so that they can get paid. I actually had that happen...
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