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    Need help with Rotary Draw dies

    I am building a die to bend 1" square, I have a 8" O.D. x 2" Round die that I have machined a 1.05 inch wide by .5 inch deep groove. *I was going to make the back plate 4" long and machine the same groove into it. *But the truth is I am just guessing, I want to know if anyone could tell me if...
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    Hydraulic motor valve vs cylinder valve

    I am making a Little skid steer like machine and I need help with deciding what kintd of relief valves to use. Both motors do have have case drains but I am not sure if you can use the case drains as relief valves. If not should I use motor spools, (which dont seem to come standard with many...
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    15 inch tire and rim on a idler assembly

    I am looking to build a drivable gantry crane and want to make 2 of the wheels on idlers istead of skidding them. I will have a drive Wheel on each side of the crane which will be skidding for turning but I do not want to skid 6 feet. I know old cultivators had idler wheels and I think you...
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    3 in 1 3d printer, mill and laser

    I am looking at getting a 3d printer, and I hear tons of reviews for these 3 in 1 printers. But, I do not see any for sale. does anyone know if there is any out there that are fairly good for very moderate use at a reasonable Price. Thanks
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    12 gauge guarding

    Hello, I do not have much experience with guarding and light sheet metal. I need to make this guard it is about 34 inches high, 28 wide, and 22 deep. It is going on a machine that will do alot of vibrating. I am not sure if I should flare it out where the door closes or if there is some new...
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    Just bought a new 12x36 lathe and need help with tooling

    Hello all, like the title says I just got a new 12x36 lathe. I have no clue about different boring bars and tool holders. I would like to know what a good boring bar and tool holder and what kind of carbides that are economical to buy. I will only be working with mild Steel, the tool holder on...
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    Alternative to tie rod ends?

    Hello, this is a steering system for a Project I am doing, the material is all .375 x 1 with 3/8 holes. I have always had trouble with tie rod ends and they are expensive. I have seen some bearings on golf carts that pivot in between the linkages but I have no idea what they are called. If...
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    bending 3 x 4 rectangular tubing

    Hello all, I found a large rotary draw bender. I have searched all over google and I can not find anthing about this size of material being bent. With a inside die what radius do you think I could get away with without crushing, I am bending to about 75 degrees. I am bending it the easy way...
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    Old gear driven Mandrel

    Hello, I Was just curious ir anyone has seen a machine like this. The main gear is 4 inches thick x 38 inch diameter. It has a 5 hp electric motor and a big gear reduction assembly. There aré 2 different adjustable beds and the center hub is interchangeable. The pics aré bad but I just...
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    Need help with a Delta VFD

    Hello all, I bought a 3 phase mill and I only have single phase 240 at my house. I am in mexico, so where I want to buy the VFD nobody can explain anthing to me in english that I can understand. They have a Delta VFD037EL23A which I think is what I need, can anyone explain what it should look...
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    anyone know this mill?

    Hello, the mill is called a Motobatt, I went to their website and found alot of batteries. It is 3 hp, looks like a fairly large meal (coming from somebody that knows nothing about mills) a with electric readou, I just can not find much info on it. Anybody know if it is anygood? Also, if it...
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    Looking for a used Mill close to the Mexican Border

    I moved down to Mexico and I am looking for a small hobby mill, (2,000 limit). Any mill will work as long as it is single phase and in fairly good shape. Bringing new equipment into Mexico is a nightmare. Thanks
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    Hydraulic press using I Beam for the bed

    Hello all, I am making a press and have some 6 x 12 I Beam (30 pounds per foot) that is lying around and I would like to use it up if I could. I was thinking of adding reinforcement to the inside lip of the beam just in case somebody doesnt put the load over the center of the beam. Has anybody...
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    Belt tensioner Problem

    Hello, I am trying to build a over center system to engage a b-v belt. The bottom pulley is my drive (3" O.D.) and the top pulley is my driven (19" O.D.). I want the idler to engage far enough so that the belt is long enough so that when it is disengaged the belt will form a figure 8 around...
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    Bending Square Tubing

    Hello All, I am looking at bending some 2.5 x 2.5 x .1875 square tubing to cut down on cutting on welding costs, and for a nicer finish. I am concerned about how much structure I will be losing by doing this instead of cutting it amd welding. The bends will be at about 82 degrees. I have ran...
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