This question is probably akin to: "How long is a piece of string?". However, having done as much research as I reasonably can and with no local resources to fall back upon I feel compelled to ask...
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I am getting a new plasma cutter. I have decided on HyperTherm ONLY. I have a Victor smoke wrench for big stuff now, and am considering this for small stuff, including some 20somethingish gauge...
I want to paint bare new steel with a clear coat. The metal needs to be seen in its raw state. The item will be exposed to weather. I have tried three different products so far and none lasted more...
After reading many nearly useless reviews I bought the only SLI31MDP that Batteries+Bulbs had, and then a hopefully similar/identical O'Reilly Super Start 31DCM. AFAICT they are both made by East Penn...
Has anyone hooked up an oscilloscope to the AC outlets of an engine driven welder? How clean is the output? Could you run a computer, radio, television, or laser printer off it? __________________...
I just had a new circuit installed for a dryer. I was told it was 240 volt but I'm having doubts. Would I be able to tell from the panel? The following is an excerpt from my building's electrical...
I recently acquired a face mill that has a glossy black oxide surface finish. The mill is in excellent condition except that the previous owner allowed it to develop some surface rust (mostly on the...
I've got an old fence I want to salvage some pipe from. It's a two rail fence made out of 2 3/8 drill pipe. I've cut the top rail off of the uprights, but I'm left with a short stub of pipe welded on...
The piece is only about 50cm wide and 40cm high and 4mm thick. It is a bracket . It needs to be bent in a straight line, only about 4mm high. What techniques would you recommed with tools in a typical...
Both glues seem to be 2-part epoxy, but is one much better than the other? I know JB Weld contains metal dust, but does that really add much to the strength - I suppose it's a bit like the gravel in...
Working on a Deutz Diesel engine. The instructions say to torque the bolts to 30 foot pounds then turn 45 degrees. Can I convert the degrees to foot pounds so I can use a torque wrench to make them...
I've got several machines where I do use a vise. I don't use keys on the bottom of any of them. I have in the past, but my experience was unless I pulled the keys and machined them they didn't just...
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