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  1. MrWhoopee

    Funny dot on Windows 10 user icon

    Correction: I just saw it a happen, and it is indeed an indicator of an alert on the page.
  2. MrWhoopee

    Funny dot on Windows 10 user icon

    AI says: To quickly sign out of Windows, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + Delete, followed by selecting "Sign Out". Alternatively, pressing Alt + F4 while on the desktop and choosing "Sign Out" will also log you out. Another option is to press Win + L to lock the screen and...
  3. MrWhoopee

    Funny dot on Windows 10 user icon

    I believe that one indicates that Chrome has put the window to "sleep" to free memory.
  4. MrWhoopee

    Cheap 4x6 bandsaw $75 lower mainland BC

    I cooked the motor when mine stalled. Wish it had thrown the blade.
  5. MrWhoopee

    Splined coupler

    You didn't specify what kind of mill (or maybe I missed it). They make them for BP's and clones, cheap. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/330518419106
  6. MrWhoopee

    Sharpening large drill bits?

    The size range you are talking about is perfect for hand grinding. Not too big, not too small. Get a drill point gage for checking angle and width of cutting edges. It's a skill definitely worth learning. It teaches you the basics of cutting edge and drill point geometry in a way you will never...
  7. MrWhoopee

    Cheap 4x6 bandsaw $75 lower mainland BC

    That's cheap in USD! Every shop should have one.
  8. MrWhoopee

    WTH - Got these inserts on Ali

    Sorry, I forget the language barrier. Those came from AK Tool House Store I haven't really been paying attention to which seller, just looking for the particular grade and coating.
  9. MrWhoopee

    WTH - Got these inserts on Ali

    This is the conclusion I have reached, though I did get a couple of HSS roughing mills that have been very good. I have been getting some great, counterfeit inserts. At least I'm pretty sure they're counterfeit based on the price. I've also been getting some excellent, very pretty no name...
  10. MrWhoopee

    How to clean up a crusty ruler

    That almost looks like satin-chrome in the picture. I was fooled by a combo metric/imperial Starret scale one time. Cut a bunch of stock too short. Who knew that a 150mm scale wasn't 6 inches long? It's been permanently assigned to my drill point gage ever since.
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