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    lucky-guesser replied to the thread Stars, upvotes, and likes..
    In my mind, the people that built the site were like "we don't know what style people will prefer the most, upvotes like reddit, liking...
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    My point was that it is based off of your body weight and not your lean mass, because you end up with a significantly lower number if...
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    Solidworks doesn't play nice when trying to change/mix modeling styles. If your corner isn't already a sheet metal bend, then you either...
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    The rule of thumb is 1 gram / lb body weight, NOT lb lean mass. And that's for a generally athletic person in maintenance, if you are...
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    The operator makes it sound like he's been over that bridge a few times but if given the chance to talk to the tool supplier myself, I...
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    lucky-guesser replied to the thread Ballistic .50 cal.
    Kevlar is still used for pistol rated armor (2A & 3A) but against high velocity, pointed rounds you have to use steel, ceramic, or new...
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    lucky-guesser replied to the thread Ballistic .50 cal.
    I think a theoretical number is possible to calculate, but in reality you will have some not quite make it through and some will likely...
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    lucky-guesser replied to the thread Stacking an object.
    If they are infinitely rigid, or made of something that effectively doesn't compress like concrete blocks, they will be much easier to...
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    I have a relative down there that used to tell me stories of her "adventures". Then she tried to get me to come down during Mardi Gras...
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    1st end op uses a hydraulic 4-jaw to clamp onto the rough OD, some parts use soft jaws cut to OD but I don't think that happens very...
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    Ed, as you and MFG pointed out, we may need to try deeper cuts. I know the operator has tried going deeper than .050" but not on any...
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    It wasn't one post, it was several posts over the course of several days if not weeks. We all have bad days, but you still need to...
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    We have machined stainless parts forever but historically our primary material was brass. People above me have decided that we are...
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    lucky-guesser replied to the thread White liquor and steel 316.
    316 is generally considered to be an upgrade, we use it in contact with many various substances. I would not expect any issues.
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    lucky-guesser replied to the thread Follow Up.
    So, I will go the opposite direction as Brian. In the street racing/light duty scene he may be correct so I'm not calling him wrong per...

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