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low-end MIG -- CC?
I've been browsing looking at light-duty MIG welders, and I'm coming up with some questions. First, does anybody have any opinions on the Northern Tool MIG135? Looks like a fairly nice, 110V machine...
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True identity of PEC?
After tracking down APT (part of Michigan Drill, IIRC), I now wonder about PEC. PEC is a manufacturer of tap wrenches, scales, and other hand tools. Where are they?
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OT - Harbor Freight car battery testers
At Harbor Freight, they have three different auto battery testers. The one currently on sale is a 50 Amp tester for $10, 100 Amp tester is about $25, and the 500 Amp carbon pile tester sells for $50....
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Brake for small windmill?
I've volunteered to help an artist, who wants to place a number of small vertical rotor windmills in a seaside park, on top of picnic sheds. (He has permission!) The rotors will be about 6 ft...
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Metal Light Reflector
We used to have a large flat metal reflector on an outdoor light fixture, Maybe 18" to 24" diameter, green on top and white on the bottom. The reflector was mounted in a horizontal plane and rippled...
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Ultrasonic Thickness Tester
I've seen several low cost import ultrasonic thickness testers on Ebay. I'm wondering if they could be used to measure engine cylinder wall thickness. They cover the thickness range, but all seem to...
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how to remove arbor from nichols mill? (newbie question)
i don't post much, but i've learned a ton from this list. so, here goes- just got a nichols (semi-automatic converted back to run via hand feed) set-up in the shop, and it works beautifully. i'm...
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Bandsawing Extrusion
I have a hunk of 8020 type extrusion (its actually Bosch, but same concept). What bandsaw blade would you recommend for cutting this. I currently only have Starrett Bi-Metal Vari 10-14 TPI. Would this...
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Victor product line differences
I am in the market for a new Victor O/A welding and cutting outfit and I am having trouble understanding the different product lines. I only need something low end for occasional cutting, etc. But...
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Book on brazing?
I'd like to get smarter on brazing. Which book is worth reading?
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Seeking shop for tricky turning job in wood
Hi Guys! I'm looking for someone to make me a roughly conical shape in hardwood. ~3.5" long x 2.5" wide, it would have a narrow taper along half the length, then a short straight section with a...
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How much should be side to side play in mill quill?
I am shopping for a larger mill and found a Lagun FTV-4 for sale. It looks fine but it has some side to side quill play. If held the 1" bar stock hanging out of the collet and pulled on it while...
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"Kero-tran" as cutting oil
I occasionally use a 50/50 mixture of kerosene and transmission fluid. Maybe I don't have exough experience with it to know the difference but AFAICT it is no better, no worse, than any other...
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Quick unlocking of compound base on lathe
I see that my lathe has a collar that fits over the base of the compound. There are two nuts to tighten or loosen the collar, allowing the compound to turn. Has anyone used a lever like on a mill...
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Starrett and Global Series
I don't see your problem. Starrett is clearly indicating that the Global line of products are not USA made. I am fairly confident that Starrett does not want to devalue their reputation on US made...
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