I have done this a few times we spread the 2 part polyurethane coat over the whole top go over it with a heat gun to get all the air bubbles out and then put the glass on and C clamp all the way around like laminating. Works great and the urithane gives the onyx a nice shinny wet look. This is comm...

DavidL wrote:Ken - Before I even saw your post I was lookiong at this and thinking,"with a poured lamination and then encase that in glass it would be very cool"!

Not to make light of the situation or go off topic, but David that would be sweet, Carrera Crack Top!

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Material Safety Data Sheet - The name basically says it all. Should be provided with the product directly or be very easily obtainable from the manufacturer or distributor. The website would be a good start but call who you got it from. Typically, chemical distributors are required to have MSDS on h...

I think we should round up all the hard working good illegals and get them a social security number so they can pay taxes. Currently workers must have documentation that they have immigrated to obtain SSN's. http://ssa.gov/pubs/10107.html#what Blanket status changes for "good illegals" (which is a ...

I find the best way with a set of installed tools is to simply run a test piece about 4 feet long....Run each metal for one foot, so pos 1 will go all the way, position 2 3/4 of the way, pos 3 half the way and pos 4 1/4 of the way. Then you can look and feel with your finger exactly what is going o...

Nick wrote:You don't need to be able to write a G code program, just understand how your own Post code works. It could come in handy one day.

Straight Up! Bitches

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coolhandchris wrote:
Is that put up the tool in brembana speak?

I only speak omag m-code.

I believe it is Brembanese But yes that is "Park it!" where I come from.

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Theres nothin wrong with being a little intimate with your G code :P Not to jack the thread but this is very true. Most CAM packages only scratch the surface of modern NC controller functionality. Intimacy with your controller's input via hand coding opens up a large range of options that many long...

They should fry an Emu for Thanksgiving next year!

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Dude, that pilot has balls that clank!

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My ice comes as a result of needing to replace every quick fitting in the system, and not having the money to do it. I get ice in the "plumbing". This can often be due to tubing as well. Many times a quick nip of an inch or so to get to a cleaner section of tubing will do wonders. You can get a bit...

The spotter/helper actually said "Answers you question doesn't it?" What was his question?

Greatness, I think this is the same pair.
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All of the hydrophobic coatings for glass have a life cycle, and must be maintained to achieve anywhere near the durability that the manufacturer suggests. If this lady had any forethought she would have purchased a shower enclosure with a baked on coating that will last much longer than any applied...

Omni Cubed Larry wrote:Farmville anyone?
How can they waste so much time working on a fake farm. I barely have time to mow my real lawn!
No, seriously, you should see how tall the grass is.

I hear you brother, I saw a tiger take down a antelope just off my porch last week. Freaking jungle out there!

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They can also be found under Retention Knobs. Find a local machine tool house they may have a line on them. J&L, MRC, Purvis, and others carry them with varied availability. You may not be able to say you have an Intermac and have them know what you are talking about, however if you take a look at t...

Certainly better than the action on the field!

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Dude! Mixing the dressing is classic!

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Very Cool!

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coolhandchris wrote:The best BBQ joint in St. Louis is in Texas.

Amen! The corner of Davis and 183 in Luling to be specific. City Market on the west side, Luling BBQ on the east.

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Cool fire pit! You may be surprised at how affordable a 1/4" or 3/8" diameter can be. You could just put the legs on yourself and it would be done. The cost you are going to have in tools and materials will be close to what a shop will charge, not to say anything for time and headaches on your part....

We always had super simple rules to guide customers choice in glass thickness. 12/24 rule: If the glass is hanging 12" over an edge or has more than a 24" span between supports, think about thicker glass. Replacement rule: Can you replace what you are putting on this glass shelf? Think about thicker...

Heavy plate is a bit harder to work with than what you are talking about. 1/4" will be a bit harder than cutting the thin stuff that local hardware places have for garage window but not a huge problem. A circle cutter will really help out even if you are only doing one as it is going to give you a p...

Good article for you to look at in Glass Magazine this month. It has just what you are looking for.

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You can also set up the same tool under two tool numbers. This way you can run kit A with the cal wheel and still have be able to run the cal wheel with the proper offset and not have to buy two tools. The EasyGLASS version of the DDX software allows you to define up to three tools per pocket. Thus...

The concepts and Maxima both have internal and external tool cooling. John you are correct about the specs. What Scott is referring to is the internal cooling of the spindle itself. Different subject matter. Yup! Just purchased 2006 brembana concept, various items missing is it necessary to have aw...