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<title>OT&#58; 0bama goes to bat for America.</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:01:53 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Xenon&#40;HID&#41; lighting Qs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ What is the difference in the bulbs(capsules) that makes one a 3000K, vs 4300K on up to 12000K? thanks... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Xenon-HID-lighting-Q-s-228807-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:48:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Offline forum reader</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As it seems that the web is moving away from Usenet toward forum type stuff, I'm looking for offline reader software that will allow connecting and downloading all the msgs in the forums im interested in. Anyone know of such? thanks gary The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Offline-forum-reader-228806-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:44:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mitutoyo 500&#45;351  Vrs.  Mitutoyo 500&#45;196&#45;20</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Does anyone know of the 2 above, ( Mitutoyo 500-351  Vrs.  Mitutoyo 500-196-20) What one is better. I don't think they make the  Mitutoyo 500-351 anymore, but I can get one used from a fellow locally for $65.00. But ENCO has the   Mitutoyo 500-196-2...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Mitutoyo-500-351-Vrs-Mitutoyo-500-196-20-228768-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:46:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Energy revolution is coming&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Apparently, a reactor is being developed, that can burn depleted uranium, with fuel elements able to last 60 years before refueling. They burn up fissionable elements much more comlpetely than a typical existing reactor, this dramatically reducing t...... The post has 16 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Energy-revolution-is-coming-228725-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:58:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>#OT# fuel cells</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As a follow-up to information on the Bloom Cell http://green.venturebeat.com/2009/03/24/fuel-cell-maker-bloom-stores-away-17m/ It seems the Japanese have been working on the same thing and already have it in domestic production. http://news.bbc.co.u...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/OT-fuel-cells-228722-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:41:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Thanks, Bob&#33;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The glue was just what I need, you are great. iThe post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Thanks-Bob-228715-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:55:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Source for 4340 bar stock&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[    Looking for 4340, annealed, in 1 x 2 size. Length is 4 minimum. Speedy, Metal Express, and others do rounds, and I'm not ready to carve  a rectangle from a round.... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Source-for-4340-bar-stock-228704-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:05:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>What sort of surface plate is this&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I've just posted a picture in http://www.metalworking.com/Dropbox called  stusplate(is it the done thing to put a direct link here?) As you can see from the reflection of newpaper, the surface has a very fine  finish like no surface plate I have eve...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/What-sort-of-surface-plate-is-this-228663-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:55:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Wholesalers....</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Awl --  I'm looking for the following  http://www.bebodysmart.com/def/itemdesc.asp?ic=CH-5N , variously called foam  handles, nylon handle straps, cable handles, etc.  For my Folly.... The item itself isn't important, it's finding wholesalers. Web r...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Wholesalers-228651-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:09:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Just suppose .........</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I wanted to start buying gold jewelry for cash.  How would I melt it down?  What would be my most cost efficient way of selling these pieces?  Leave  them whole with the karat markings on them and sort the pieces?  To who?  Melt them down and sell t...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Just-suppose-228634-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:54:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Shop Humor&#58; Youre Fired&#33;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ you can relate, eih? phil ;>)) Yup, you're fired! That's what happened in my shop today. I was getting tired of junk crowding me out of work space and today was the last straw! Who is the most useless around here I asked. My attention was first draw...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Shop-Humor-You-re-Fired-228625-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:58:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>brakes controller 103 or circuit 101</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I've got a system to lock up the brakes if the trailer comes off. It calls for a separate charge wire to the tiny battery. That would be a lot  of work. Why not just use the running lights? Its only going to take a  portion of an amp. There's a warn...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/brakes-controller-103-or-circuit-101-228611-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:16:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Important Public Service Announcement Could Save Your Life</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ This is a short video that explains exactly what to do in the case of an unintended acceleration problem. The techniques shown could also be used in a variety of emergency situations, such as when your engine dies, or if you want to shut it off. Yes...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Important-Public-Service-Announcement-Could-Save-Your-Life-228547-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:27:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>brake controller 102</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I found the problem with the old brake control. I'm surprised to learn it  just hooks to the brake light signal and comes on. You can adjust how fast  it comes up to or retreats from the adjustable set point braking voltage. It  don't look at wheath...... The post has 15 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/brake-controller-102-228543-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:02:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Train wreck . . .</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ www.tornado1.wmv Amazing video!  Only a RR person would appreciate this;  but the final scene was of the broken-off  rear part of the train which continued down the track to collide with the front half.  Normally,  when a train breaks in two like th...... The post has 37 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Train-wreck-228524-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:36:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>fs&#47;fa&#47;free&#63; for those of you with older computers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ clearing out stuff, near los angeles Dell Pent II, working with XP - must be worth a cutoff blade for my BXA  holder Dell Pent II working with win 98  -- maybe 2 cutoff blades? 17 inch Dell monitor -- maybe another 2 cutoff blades and this zip drive...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/fs-fa-free-for-those-of-you-with-older-computers-228481-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:01:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hydraulic press Qs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I'm doing a project where I could use a hydraulic press - things with press fits on a Clausing 5900 series lathe.  It's infrequent that I've needed a press but this is a project where I need to press off bearings and other parts with interference fi...... The post has 16 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Hydraulic-press-Q-s-228461-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:39:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Has anyone worked with bridgeport Interact CNC mills&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Would love to just chat a bit, especially interesting would be if you retrofitted one with a new control.  i... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Has-anyone-worked-with-bridgeport-Interact-CNC-mills-228449-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:51:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>magnetic chuck control</title>
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<description><![CDATA[  have an Electro-Matic magnetic chuck control that I plan to sell. It is rated at 115 volts AC in and 115 volts DC out at 50 watts 50-60 HZ. It's like new and I'm going to try Craigslist first and if no results, then eBay. Do any of you guys have an...... The post has 24 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/magnetic-chuck-control-228438-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:56:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Physics laws update</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In order to make my new feed mechanism work as intended and eliminate the  over-run of the feed gears we took this path.  I had the mechanism running  at full speed to fit into the 240 ms window.  It's much faster than that.  So, by slowing it down,...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Physics-laws-update-228417-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:26:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>OT More examples of generosity from President Obama</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Those who accused President Barack Obama of soliticing donations towards Haiti, but only contributing next to nothing, are now proven wrong. ``WASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama has announced which groups will get the $1.4 million he received fo...... The post has 47 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/OT-More-examples-of-generosity-from-President-Obama-228418-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:26:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Crappy tools</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ My wife and daughters bought me a 1/2 hammerdrill for my birthday/fathers day last June. I used it a couple times last summer/fall, and then today I wanted to use it to drill a 1 1/2 hole in a spruce 2X8. Put it in low gear (for the first time) and ...... The post has 18 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Crappy-tools-228395-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:48:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>GLOAT and brake control 101</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A nearly new gooseneck trailer followed me home from the auction. Its a 36'  deck over dual tandem axles, 16 truck tires, beaver tail with flip down  ramps. I could safely haul a 25,000 lb. machine using my truck. My '93 truck has a brake controller...... The post has 19 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/GLOAT-and-brake-control-101-228372-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:02:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Martin Aircraft jetpack</title>
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<description><![CDATA[   http://www.gizmag.com/first-commercially-available-jetpack/14423/   The Jetpack achieves with 30 minutes of flight time  ..... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Martin-Aircraft-jetpack-228344-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:03:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Forgive me. I am abysmally ignorant about this.  I need to know how much to pay for a small bit of gold.  I'm asking for a piece, a cylinder .1875 diameter x .1875 long. Karat weight is negotiable: 18 karat, 24 karat. Doesn't matter. Price will prob...... The post has 49 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Gold-228325-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:20:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Anyone looking for a Monarch 10EE tailstock...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ http://sacramento.craigslist.org/tls/1632072321.html I have no interest in this sale, just broadcasting it to metalworkersThe post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Anyone-looking-for-a-Monarch-10EE-tailstock-228289-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:41:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Creative uses for replaced bearings&#63;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have a bunch of old bearings, most are shielded single row bearings, the typical trade sizes from various motors and my lathe. They are in a used, but working, condition, replaced as a precaution, just because they are 30-40 years old, that sort o...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Creative-uses-for-replaced-bearings-228286-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:52:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Not Quite OT &#45; Partially Aluminized Mylar Sheeting</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Aluminum is a metal, after all. I'm looking for a supplier of aluminized mylar film, just like the emergency blankets you can buy in camping stores, etc, but in roll form, so as to avoid the creases in the folded blanket products. I want them to be ...... The post has 18 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Not-Quite-OT-Partially-Aluminized-Mylar-Sheeting-228267-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:05:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Looking for someone who can broach Grob splines</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Anyone reading this have the confirmed ability to broach Grob splines? I've got a quote request for the person(s) who can...  But be aware that  it's in steel and/or alumi-bronze. Regards, Joe Agro, Jr. (800) 871-5022 01.908.542.0244 Automatic / Pne...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Looking-for-someone-who-can-broach-Grob-splines-228265-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:33:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>OT Spam RS232 &#47; RS485 Converter,  digitalzone88</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I am using an old computer with a 1.0 USB port and want to try using a webcam as a magnifier glass.  Some of the higher resolution web cams need a USB 2.0 port to work.  So I went looking for a PCI USB card on Ebay.  And found a seller digitalzone88...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/OT-Spam-RS232-RS485-Converter-digitalzone88-228253-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:24:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>It Ran&#33;&#33;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I just spent the last thirty minutes turning a burnt out Cox 049 glow  head into a glow plug adapter.  Put it on an engine (with a glow plug,  of course), and it ran! Well, at least it ran out the prime.  I haven't tried it with actual  fuel in the ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/It-Ran-228225-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:49:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>OT&#58; Equipment Logos and Politics</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I was watching the news this evening. One of the lead items was about how Israel is risking undermining any potential peace negotiations by beginning construction of new settlements in the West Bank. For the news story, they showed some footage of t...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/OT-Equipment-Logos-and-Politics-228188-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:11:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Do urethane caster wheels deform over time under load</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ This question is of great interest to me. If, say, I has a 1500 lb rated caster with a urethane wheel, would it deform under 800 lb load, enough to make it troublesome to move. Thanks i... The post has 26 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Do-urethane-caster-wheels-deform-over-time-under-load-228152-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:47:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>OT Browsers OT</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Did I mention this was OT.  I don't want some idiot blathering that it's not  metal related. Please help me wrap my brain around browsers.  I recently updated to IE8,  and I hear people say how great Mozilla and Firefox is, and what a POS IE8  is.  ...... The post has 32 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/OT-Browsers-OT-228106-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:26:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ I want to CC a few Cox 049 heads, but none of them are going to contain  more than a fraction of a CC of volume. Anyone know how to do this when the volume to be measured isn't that  much larger than the volume in a drop of light oil?  I'm thinking ...... The post has 28 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Buretting-a-very-small-volume-228062-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:06:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bye&#45;bye, annoying survivalism and rush&#45;limbaugh trolls</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are a few posters, who I personally find extremely annoying because they never say anything that I am interested in, and yet they have great skills at stirring the pot among one or several newsgroups, so then discussions drag in more and more ...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Bye-bye-annoying-survivalism-and-rush-limbaugh-trolls-228036-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:32:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Does anyone have a good source for some really tiny, but powerful magnets,  preferably all weather type? ... The post has 24 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Magnets-228034-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:25:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Went to eye doctor today.  Got some bifocal contact lenses.  Hoo Boy!  Also  got some new bifocals, the reading part 4.50 and 5.00.  Up from 4.00 last  glasses three years ago.  No wonder I was getting headaches.  Asked him  about welding with them,...... The post has 28 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Hoo-Boy-228031-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:07:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Just One Use items</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ and the Police is an excellent book by Boston T Party. Pays for itself in just one traffic or other ticket. There are so many just one items around. Fire extinguisher, tourniquet, attorney on retainer. Makes a good subject to discuss. What are some ...... The post has 47 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Just-One-Use-items-227936-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:51:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Just finished reading Conquering Gotham - Building Penn Station and Its  Tunnels An excellent read on both construction practices and the incredible  corruption that infiltrated New York politics during the early 1900's. In the book the author state...... The post has 21 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/OT-Question-about-tunnel-digging-227934-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:40:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Just thought Id pass along some memories</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ http://www.metalworking.com/RCM-gallery/files/Bastow,Robert/ Gunner I believe that being despised by the despicable  is as good as being admired by the admirable. From long experience myself, I can only say, You betcha.... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Just-thought-Id-pass-along-some-memories-227920-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:46:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ G'day, 		I posted a few photos of cattle road trains in the Northern Territory to the drop box (thanks Jeff).  I think I did it ok but first time I have posted photos. Long time lurker. Regards. Mac... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Road-trains-227916-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:29:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ G'day, Am in Australia, have some photos that might be of interest. How/where do I put 'em? Regards, Mac... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Posting-photos-227913-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:43:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Clausing 6913, update on the interlock pin</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ If you recall my earlier post, the apron interlock pin was bent in my lathe, and after straightening it out, it would not properly engage with the lock arm. I thought that maybe I did not do a good job straightening it, etc.  Finally I guessed that ...... The post has 12 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Clausing-6913-update-on-the-interlock-pin-227911-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:19:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ well, here's the link - if you need a closer, this is a good deal (at least  at the 99 cent starting price)  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300404501269 this unit was in a fire, so after a bunch of work, everything freed up, but ...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/fa-JFK-Production-5C-Collet-Closer-lever-type-and-some-rem-227880-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:02:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ http://www.victornet.com/cgi-bin/victor/productlist.html?subdepartments=Special+Thread+Taps:618,1170,1171 Seemed reasonably priced.  Never used them but I thought I'd post them since the have the Redfield aperature tap at a reasonable price. WesThe post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Odd-ball-taps-227869-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:34:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ What were 'your' recent metalworking projects? Wes I just posted to the dropbox a set of files named  Chain_Wheel that are about  a device I made recently for our fire dept.  Now that I'm in retirement mode I can take on time consuming projects like...... The post has 41 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Recent-metalworking-projects-227837-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:06:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ I switched from IE7 to 8 recently.  Computer was slow.  Bumped up RAM to 2  GB, and hooey, what a difference.  You might look at yours and consider this  inexpensive easy fix. Steve ... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/OT-Bumped-up-RAM-227833-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:51:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Some nice gates, and a caliche buster, big boy style. http://www.flickr.com/photos/deserttraveler/ ... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.rittercnc.com/metalworking/Warning-metal-content-227824-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:32:31 -0500</pubDate>
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