Recent content by ed911

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)...

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?

Thanks CorBlimeyLimey! Ed

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

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

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

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

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...

Got the package two days ago. Will install sometime soon.

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...

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.

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?

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...

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

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...