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01-25-2023, 12:40 PM

Bill George replied to a thread 5 x 10 CNC's with upgrade possibility to auto tool changer in CNC Machines

Well the Tariff is 19% plus customs and then he has to pay trucking to his freight company dock and then a local delivery fee and pay for a rigger to...

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01-25-2023, 10:52 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Amazon tale of Woe in Off Topic Forum

Ok in spite of the email saying I had a Refund, 3-5 days. I have Zero back as of today 1-25-2023. Call to CS again, another promise that a Refund in...

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01-24-2023, 8:30 PM

Bill George replied to a thread 5 x 10 CNC's with upgrade possibility to auto tool changer in CNC Machines

Please buy something with some USA support and users here can also help support. My big regret is that years ago when I was buying I did not get the...

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01-20-2023, 8:22 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Ordering Chinese CNC bits in CNC Machines

BTW I have some Chinese router bits and other stuff, but I do not shop based on price alone. I look at reviews and other sources such as this website...

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01-20-2023, 8:13 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Plumbing Question for People Smarter than Me in Off Topic Forum

The right answer as posted above call the plumbing Inspector, easy answer try dumping a little water in the tub and see what happens.

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01-19-2023, 5:02 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Ordering Chinese CNC bits in CNC Machines

One minor detail on your $1159 plus worth of Chinese direct sourced bits... if you need to deal with a Chinese vender when those cheap bits go dull...

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01-19-2023, 8:36 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Ordering Chinese CNC bits in CNC Machines

Yeah, looks good and is cheap direct from China... what could be better? There is a reason why made in the USA items are more expensive.

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01-18-2023, 12:24 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Amazon tale of Woe in Off Topic Forum

Finally after nearly a month of chats and emails I have a commitment for a refund, we hope.

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01-17-2023, 11:28 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Amazon tale of Woe in Off Topic Forum

Jim the name of the seller was of course listed, but not disclosed as a Chinese vender. It was shipped from USA. Then lost twice by Amazon Prime....

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01-17-2023, 8:32 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Amazon tale of Woe in Off Topic Forum

The item was purchased from Amazon, they took the $450 on the 21st of December. The Seller is Chinese which was not disclosed. Never ever had this...

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01-16-2023, 10:02 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Interesting DIY vehicle repair experience in Off Topic Forum

I purchased an app for my IPhone and then a Bluetooth or WiFi adapter ($30) that plugs into your car/truck OBDI connector that gives readouts for all...

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01-15-2023, 11:23 AM

Bill George replied to a thread 10 Watt Output Diode Laser in Engraving Hardware and Software

Very nice Richard and I need to get something done with my machine, my new router CNC controller will not be here until the 20th... maybe. Is your...

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01-14-2023, 8:06 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Old gas question in Off Topic Forum

I use old gas to kill weeds, not any worse than weed killer sold as such.

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01-14-2023, 8:02 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Warning about fancy thermostat getting UNSUPORTED , FAST in Off Topic Forum

Why would I want to go back to those days? This is 2023 new tech coming along every day folks need to learn the new ways.

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01-14-2023, 10:53 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Warning about fancy thermostat getting UNSUPORTED , FAST in Off Topic Forum

So how do you monitor the house temperature when your away? Perhaps you don't live in an area where it freezes? I can log into my Honeywell from...

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01-14-2023, 9:18 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Looking for a Good Ethernet Connected Motion Controller in CNC Machines

Finally after a weeks delay and a email to them, its shipped. I think I have the changeover figured out and for a older person who does this like,...

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01-12-2023, 11:04 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Warning about fancy thermostat getting UNSUPORTED , FAST in Off Topic Forum

All I have ever used has been Honeywell, and the last one (WiFi Vision Pro 8000) my son gave to me because he wanted color! Its WiFi and uses an app...

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01-12-2023, 10:25 AM

Bill George replied to a thread It’s 2023. What do I need to know about heat pumps? in Off Topic Forum

Yet in 1982 it was replaced with a 95% Lennox Pulse :) which was a clunker when I replaced with that 2 stage Trane in 2007. Yes I did a ACCA Manual...

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01-12-2023, 10:23 AM

Bill George replied to a thread It’s 2023. What do I need to know about heat pumps? in Off Topic Forum

There is no more legal R22, its suppose to be recovered. For anyone to service HVAC equipment your in violation of EPA rules and its a Federal crime...

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01-12-2023, 9:47 AM

Bill George replied to a thread It’s 2023. What do I need to know about heat pumps? in Off Topic Forum

In most areas with Codes a Manual J or some sort of approved Heat loss/gain calculation must be submitted with the permit to install new HVAC...

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01-12-2023, 9:36 AM

Bill George started a thread Amazon tale of Woe in Off Topic Forum

First It was my fault, broke my rule never order on Amazon from a Chinese vender, but in this case that was cleverly hidden. Order at what looks...

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01-12-2023, 9:12 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Insights on 4x8 CNC options in CNC Machines

Well they have already missed your deadline shipping for the order, lets hope you don't have issues like I am having with a Chinese vender on Amazon....

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01-11-2023, 8:17 PM

Bill George replied to a thread 10 Watt Output Diode Laser in Engraving Hardware and Software

Well for now I am going to just use Lightburn for my Galvo Fiber machine and Laser GRBL for the Diode. That machine works fine, and I am not sure of...

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01-11-2023, 11:46 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Insights on 4x8 CNC options in CNC Machines

Why would I want to contact you directly when your posting on a public forum?

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01-10-2023, 4:20 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Insights on 4x8 CNC options in CNC Machines

That poster acts like he has discovered buying from China Direct and wants to tell the world or sell it to the world. My guess he was offered a...

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