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    876: Wicking Garden Beds with Ray Jess

    876: Wicking Garden Beds with Ray Jess A Rosie on the House Radio Show Replay. In This Show: In this episode we explore the concept of wicking bed gardens, hosted by Romey Romero & Farmer Greg, our guest is Ray Jess, a Master Gardener and hard goods manager of the Urban Farm Fruit Tree Program...
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    The Difference Between Rotary and Vibratory Drum Technology (Which is best for your process?)

    When it comes to choosing the optimal drum technology for your foundry, there are two basic options available: vibratory drums and rotary drums. Both technologies offer advantages in certain applications, […] The post The Difference Between Rotary and Vibratory Drum Technology (Which is best...
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    12 Considerations When Purchasing Processing Equipment

    Researching processing equipment but not sure what questions to ask? In a recent article published in Powder and Bulk Solids, General Kinematics’ Technical Director, Oscar Mathis explains the 12 key […] The post 12 Considerations When Purchasing Processing Equipment appeared first on General...
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    Vibratory or Belt? Conveyors for every angle.

    A major player in the aluminum automotive components industry was frustrated by the capabilities of an integral part of their die casting process: the use of belt conveyors. Although extremely […] The post Vibratory or Belt? Conveyors for every angle. appeared first on General Kinematics.
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    California Recycling: 75% by 2020

    California has long been one of the leaders of recycling in the US. Fitting the state’s green reputation, a law passed by Governor Jerry Brown in 2011 is pushing the […] The post California Recycling: 75% by 2020 appeared first on General Kinematics.
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    Canadian Copper Screening

    A Canadian mine was dealing with the effects of an unreliable screen positioned at the discharge end of a Sag Mill. In addition to creating downtime, the brute-force screen was […] The post Canadian Copper Screening appeared first on General Kinematics.
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    Unbelievable Gold Recovery

    Artisanal miners can be found around the world outnumbering the industrial mining population 14 to 1. From panning for gold in a stream to operating their own claim with their […] The post Unbelievable Gold Recovery appeared first on General Kinematics.
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    Florida Recycling: 75% by 2020

    Notably similar to the goals of California, Florida is also striving to reach a 75% recycling rate by the year 2020. As both states are known for their beautiful weather […] The post Florida Recycling: 75% by 2020 appeared first on General Kinematics.
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    Brass & Aluminum Sand Casting

    Aluminum and brass castings can be used in many industries with growing opportunities around the world. One challenge people may run into during this process is the scratching of the […] The post Brass & Aluminum Sand Casting appeared first on General Kinematics.
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    New Technologies for Vibratory Grinding

    A vibratory mill is a machine used for grinding materials. These machines are a critical component for mining and mineral industries, but not all machines are made equal. New technology […] The post New Technologies for Vibratory Grinding appeared first on General Kinematics.
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    President’s Blog: A safe-install rotary liner technology

    One day I was talking to a GK foundry expert about a recent foundry visit where he witnessed a competitor’s rotary drum having new liners installed. The liner sections were […] The post President’s Blog: A safe-install rotary liner technology appeared first on General Kinematics.
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    A Frugalwoods Vacation: What We Spent, What We Didn’t

    Last weekend Mr. Frugalwoods and I attended a friend’s glorious wedding–held at a brewery no less (yes, we have awesome friends). Being us, we made the journey on the cheap. Still, I can’t help but wonder if we could’ve done it even cheaper…what do you think? Here’s the rundown: Total Cost of...
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    May 2014 Expenditures

    As my first foray into busting out our monthly breakdown for public consumption, I thought I’d ease into it by only enumerating our expenses. We did pretty well in May, especially considering we went on vacation (though we purchased our plane tickets several months prior). Not surprised to see...
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    7 Ways to Become A DIY Hero

    Is your toilet making an ominous gurgling sound? Front door lock getting harder and harder to turn? Perhaps your doghouse lost a shingle or your light-switch no longer switches. The normal (non-FIRE) busy professional will confidently tell themselves, “Self, you’re important and have a...
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    Frugality Is Not Mainstream

    A major factor in our ability to pursue financial independence and early retirement is the fact that Mr. Frugalwoods and I don’t care what you think. This is not to say that we don’t value your opinion, your advice or your guidance–we surely do!–we just don’t care if you judge us. Go ahead...
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    How to Give Home Haircuts in 8 Easy Steps

    A recurring expense in many a budget: haircuts! Hair grows and unless you’re cultivating the Gandalf look, you’re gonna need to cut it. We save $40 a month ($480/year) on Mr. Frugalwoods by cutting his hair in-house (specifically in the bathtub). Disclaimer: some of my technique is based on the...
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    12 Ways to Get a Steal on Craigslist

    When we bought our house two years ago, we had essentially no furniture. To give you an idea, I’d made my previous dresser out of cardboard boxes–so, we were faced with a pretty blank slate. Solution? Craigslist, make our own, garage sales, and the side of the road. But most especially...
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    Weekly Woot & Grumble: Of Parents & Dry Cleaners

    Inspired by other intrepid folk who publish around a weekly theme (such as Mr. 1500’s Thursday Rants, which are an especial favorite of mine), I decided to try out a weekly column myself. It is called Woot and Grumble and I will talk about one (or more) of each, every week…unless I get bored of...
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    How We Saved $2,120 by Buying a Mattress Online

    October 29, 2021 update: It’s been NINE years and we still love this mattress (affiliate link). We bought this thing in September 2012 and it’s still going strong! Check out my five and seven year updates here: Our Amazon Mattress: A Five Year Update How My $279 Amazon Mattress Is Holding Up...
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    Hidden Perks of Frugality

    I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to commit to living frugally, not just for one uber frugal month as I wrote about, or even a year or two, but for the rest of our lives. And I gotta say, I feel really good about it. Mr. Frugalwoods and I like what frugality does for our...
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