Bob Paulin wrote:
I don't want........

rec.crafts.metalworking.politics

OR

alt.metalworking.flaming


just plain metalworking.......


I realize that metalworking is a seriously Off-Topic thread in this
particular newsgroup....and, I have marked it as such.....but, I would
appreciate it if anybody could help....




Taking your post as serious, this is a serious answer:

Try:

http://www.practicalmachinist.com/

It's a BBS system, so the format is a bit different from a usenet group,
but there are some advantages to that, such as the ability for posters
to add a photo or two right in their posts rather than having to use and
refer to the rcm drop box or another location. Also, I haven't often
noticed much digression from the original posters topics, threads seem
to stay on point.

In my lurking and occasional posting there I've found it's populated by
some very knowledgeable metalworkers.

Different strokes for different folks I guess, you may find the lack of
OT subjects there more to your liking, so as I remember the Brits
saying, "suck it and see."

Jeff

--
Jeffry Wisnia

(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)

"As long as there are final exams, there will be prayer in public
schools"