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    Have you ever considered becoming a high school teacher?

    I actually did teach high school for 1-1/2 years in 2003-2004. I mostly got stuck with basic computer skills and career research classes, which were mandatory and the students did not care about. The worst part of the experience was some of the other teachers. Once they had tenure (3 years)...
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    Nylon 6/6 replacement

    We currently extrude Nylon 6/6 into shapes ranging from .04 to .08 in thick. I am looking for a less costly substitute to the Nylon 6/6. The main characteristic needed is capabiity to withstand 250 deg F without melting. Any suggestions?
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    Looking for model or drawing

    Thanks CorBlimeyLimey! Ed
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    Fitting drawing or model needed

    I need to use a MS21921-10J swivel nut/fitting in an assembly. I have not found a drawing or model for it to get the details from. Anyone know where I can find one? Thanks, Ed
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    Looking for model or drawing

    I need to use a MS21921-10J fitting in an assembly. I have not found a drawing of it or a model to get the details from. Anyone know where I can get find it? Thanks, Ed
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    Replacement for cad plating

    We have a number of commerical applications on legacy drawings that call for cad plating. I'd like to eliminate it across the board due to the environmental issues and related high costs. Looking for suggestions as to the best replacement plating while keeping cost down. Thanks, Ed
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    Knovel databases

    I recently heard of a company called Knovel that produces electronic engineering books and reseach databases. Anyone have experience with their products/services?
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    Concrete cure time

    I had a garage floor poured recently. 4000#, 6" thick (except apron which is up to 12"), over 6" packed gravel base, vapor barrier in between. There is fiber reinforcement and a seal coat. I plan to put in a car lift and several cars. I am in upstate New York and the temperatures have ranged...
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    2007 Roll Call

    Got the package two days ago. Will install sometime soon.
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    303 vs 304

    I am making some prototype parts for use in an aircraft wing actuator. We typically use 304SS. I have 303SS on hand and can get the parts faster if I use it. The components are small, less than 1 inch diameter, and basically house some bearings and other components. Not a lot of stress...
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    electric supercharger

    Thanks for the responses. If you can, take a look at boosthead.com, let me know what you think of this guy's setups. Thanks.
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    electric supercharger

    I am familiar with turbo chargers and belt driven superchargers, but recently read a little about electric-driven superchargers. They can run off batteries or an alterator. Anyone else know anything about them, or have experience with them?
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    Combine, Tractor, Skidsteer Loader fires and failures

    This is off topic as far as equipment, other than I have some, but I have a question regarding rural fires - specifically related to hay. I now wet/damp hay bales can catch fire, so they should not be put in a barn. How long does it take before they would start burning? I just filled my barn...
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    Putting text on an O.D.

    Does anyone know how to put text on the OD of a cylinder shape? So far, I can only get it on flat surfaces. Thanks. Ed
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    Racing Engine Starter

    Sprintcar - your reply about using an aircraft starter is interesting since I was looking for the info to apply to an aircraft starter application! Thanks to all the useful posts. The only objectional reply is in the one about not taking this question seriously - it was a serious question to...
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