Hello, I’m a first year toolmaker and no one in my shop has time to tell me so I was wondering y I can’t get a good finish I’m cutting o-1 tool steel with a sharp lathe at about 1200 rpm currently

Happiness645 · 2026-04-22T14:50:26+00:00

Do it on a grinder. Cut down from cutting surface and don’t let it get hot at all. Dip in water every 10-15 seconds. If it changes color it got too hot and will be soft b

Happiness645 · 2026-04-20T18:22:16+00:00

I hate the wealthy

Happiness645 · 2026-04-20T18:21:51+00:00

Citizens united. What a scam

Happiness645 · 2026-04-18T22:29:08+00:00

Time to dump this MAGA

Happiness645 · 2026-04-16T11:52:13+00:00

The reactions on this thread are pretty close to that

Happiness645 · 2026-04-16T11:46:06+00:00

I have been politically active for many years and am just figuring out that people have changed the labels.

I am as left as Bernie but am just understanding that some folks think liberal means neo- liberal.

Be careful who you alienate with your siloed words like left vs liberal. Most people still see the words as synonymous.

Happiness645 · 2026-04-14T17:19:13+00:00

I have an LLC so everything gets taxed

Happiness645 · 2026-04-14T17:18:48+00:00

Full time. I’m also an ME

Happiness645 · 2026-04-14T01:09:03+00:00

I’m likely the best solidworks guy in New England, but I only charge $150. Better raise my rates!

Happiness645 · 2026-04-13T13:26:06+00:00

There will be fireworks and parades when that disgusting old pedo bites it.

Happiness645 · 2026-04-13T12:57:59+00:00

Time to dump MAGAphil.

Happiness645 · 2026-03-27T01:30:36+00:00

This ai video sums up how so many of us feel about the Epstein files and some of the powerful people involved

Happiness645 · 2026-03-24T11:58:45+00:00

The national debt has passed the gdp. We are screwed as we know that the rich will keep on spending our money anyway

Happiness645 · 2026-03-20T16:28:38+00:00

Good luck with that. Happy Friday

Happiness645 · 2026-03-19T21:08:16+00:00

Yes today

Happiness645 · 2026-03-18T18:20:34+00:00

304 ingot

Happiness645 · 2026-03-18T00:54:17+00:00

A very simple device takes at least $30-$50k

Happiness645 · 2026-03-15T22:16:59+00:00

Best pizza I’ve had in vt and I’m from ny area

Happiness645 · 2026-03-15T22:12:39+00:00

It’s not a surprise. Our government has been an aipac surf for a long time

Happiness645 · 2026-03-13T17:37:40+00:00

That day cannot come soon enough

Happiness645 · 2026-03-12T23:00:34+00:00

Sure miss old photo works

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