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Topic: Digital Cameras |
mytqik
Replies: 7
Views: 7113
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted:
Thu Dec 30, 2004 1:09 pm Subject: Digital Cameras |
I have a Fuji S5500, paid about $675. It has 10x optical & 4 x digital zoom, to many shooting modes to get my mind around, plus has full 30frame per sec movie (alot only have 10fps). I am really h ... |
Topic: The RoboWars Computer Tech Support Department |
mytqik
Replies: 1017
Views: 431639
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted:
Thu Dec 09, 2004 7:19 am Subject: The RoboWars Computer Tech Support Department |
When you install Quicktime, it sets itself to be the default player for a wide range of media types. To fix this, you can open up your prefered media player for certain media & set that program as ... |
Topic: Hardox |
mytqik
Replies: 17
Views: 19623
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Forum: Technical Chat Posted:
Wed Dec 08, 2004 12:03 pm Subject: Hardox |
Phillip, I dont doubt for a second that it is welded onto your bucket, as this would be the strongest, longest lasting & easiest method of attachment. However I would guess that the weld is along ... |
Topic: Hardox |
mytqik
Replies: 17
Views: 19623
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Forum: Technical Chat Posted:
Tue Dec 07, 2004 7:26 pm Subject: Hardox |
Yeah, thanks Nick, it is nice to be back. I am off again soon though I am going to need a new passport soon, & I have only had this one a couple of years now
If you have a look at the ... |
Topic: Hardox |
mytqik
Replies: 17
Views: 19623
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Forum: Technical Chat Posted:
Tue Dec 07, 2004 8:33 am Subject: Hardox |
The thing to remember about the Hardox is that it needs to be kept cool when cutting. Ie water jet cutting instead of oxy. If you oxy/abrasive/weld hardox, you have just re-tempered your expensive pie ... |
Topic: working with steel |
mytqik
Replies: 35
Views: 28093
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Forum: Technical Chat Posted:
Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:42 pm Subject: working with steel |
As for the point off centre, that is where practice makes perfect. You are already helping reduce the chances of it occurring. Regular light sharpening is much better than letting it go blunt & th ... |
Topic: working with steel |
mytqik
Replies: 35
Views: 28093
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Forum: Technical Chat Posted:
Fri Oct 22, 2004 11:22 am Subject: working with steel |
I agree there certainly is an art to sharpening drills. Here is is (assuming you have a bench grinder):
1. Always sharpen drill bits in the direction of rotation, not along the axis.
2. Always s ... |
Topic: working with steel |
mytqik
Replies: 35
Views: 28093
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Forum: Technical Chat Posted:
Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:48 am Subject: working with steel |
Nick,
Sorry I haven't got back to you earlier, I have been in 3 different countries in the last 5 days. So I dont know if I am coming or going.
I will try to answer your question. For any dr ... |
Topic: 5mm Hardox 400 |
mytqik
Replies: 9
Views: 13019
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Forum: The Marketplace Posted:
Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:07 am Subject: 5mm Hardox 400 |
Waddy,
The plate you refer to is actually manufactured in sweeden & exported around the world, so dont be surprised if you fall over when you get the price back, especially if you only want one ... |
Topic: working with steel |
mytqik
Replies: 35
Views: 28093
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Forum: Technical Chat Posted:
Thu Oct 14, 2004 12:09 pm Subject: working with steel |
Glen,
Here are some engineering based answers.
Drill rpm = ( cutting speed (feet/min) x 4 ) / Drill Diametre.
For mild steel, a typical cutting speed = 100 feet/min. Therefore for a 1/4" dril ... |
Topic: FlameWars - Religion |
mytqik
Replies: 497
Views: 235227
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted:
Tue Oct 12, 2004 1:17 pm Subject: FlameWars - Religion |
I read somewhere 2 great quotes:
"Religion is a tool used by the minority to control the majority"
"Religion is the tool that the un-educated use to explain the un-explainable"
I beleive that ... |
Topic: Favourite song |
mytqik
Replies: 84
Views: 54006
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted:
Sun Oct 03, 2004 11:28 pm Subject: Favourite song |
Well they say there is always one weird egg in a cartoon. Here goes.
I LOVE country music. There you go I said & proud of it. Unlike Brett I love to listen to the words of a song & understa ... |
Topic: RoboWars II - The Wreckoning - 18 & 19 December 2004 |
mytqik
Replies: 375
Views: 132157
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Forum: State Specific Information Posted:
Sat Oct 02, 2004 1:55 pm Subject: RoboWars II - The Wreckoning - 18 & 19 December 2004 |
Brett,
"That Thing" is definately a non-starter. I have landed a HUGE contract & will be in the Philippines during the RW2.
Hope everything goes well for the tournement. |
Topic: RoboWars II - The Wreckoning - 18 & 19 December 2004 |
mytqik
Replies: 375
Views: 132157
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Forum: State Specific Information Posted:
Fri Sep 24, 2004 2:38 am Subject: RoboWars II - The Wreckoning - 18 & 19 December 2004 |
I think the area is an excellent shape/size. we can get plenty of people around it, without obstructing anyone's view.
It is also a clever use of materials. each side is 2472mm long, so you can mak ... |
Topic: Metal Mayhem 4 |
mytqik
Replies: 100
Views: 61620
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Forum: State Specific Information Posted:
Thu Sep 23, 2004 12:13 pm Subject: Metal Mayhem 4 |
BAD NEWS
I am still able to make MM4, however "that thing" will not be there. I have a new order come through last night, so I am working flat out until I have to leave for MM4.
Hope to see all ... |
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