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Chainsaws
I got 4 complete chainsaws in that estate Ive cleaned out and I need some opinions as which one to keep. Ive not started any of them yet..but they were boxed individually with bar oil, blade, chain,...
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Machining Question
I'm close to milling my AR lower receiver, this "95%" machined receiver needs a pocket for the fire control group and 3 holes cross drilled for 2 pins and a selector/safety. I found some instructions...
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Case tractor troubles
Well, Case backhoe troubles actually. I think it's a CK 74. Anyway, here are the symptoms: The 1970s engine (gasoline) starts right up, idles well, and runs OK when it's not too warm. After fifteen or...
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Hougen Magnetic Drill Question
I picked up a Hougen Magnetic drill (Model #10904) a while back for a project where I needed to make about 1600-1700 5/16" diamter holes through a 3/8" thick 1-1/2' x 2' mild steel plate, because that...
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Made a "Forklift Scale" for the working poor
Ever since I decided to get more into scrap metal, I always wanted to add a weight scale to my 15k forklift, so that I would instantly know how much am I lifting. That way I could learn estimating a...
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Scrapping two CNC machines next week
One is a Miyano TSV-35 CNC milling and tapping center Another is a 1993 Kia KT20S CNC lathe. Both are in a non-working condition, but perhaps you need some specific parts. i
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Headlights
There was a lot of discussion of those blue lights a few years ago on the motorcycle forums . The reason they blind you is because the blue light doesn't cause your iris to contract . Nasty little...
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Removing Integral Shower Drain Question
No success Googling this one, so I thought I'd try here. I have to fix a leaking shower drain pipe in an upstate lodge. There is an economy type plastic shower drain pan which appears to be fitted...
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Hench Fog Buster Clone
Could some one help me find the info that was supposedly filed in the drop box on the Hench Clone? I have looked and looked but come up empty. I would really like to build one. Thank you
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Followup on the giant maching
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a message about a huge machine that I bought for scrap. I thought that I would follow up. It took 2x as long as I expected, to disassemble it, load on the truck and...
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What is inside a retail gas station "above the ground" part
Someone is offering me a couple of units such as this: That would be for parting out. I am wondering what is inside of those? Pumps? Counters? Anything else?...
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OT: But _may_ have metalworking involved
Here's a project idea for golfing metalworkers, wot? Drive -over- all the water hazards. Note to Gunner: I sold the Gawdawful Survival Knife after all. (for a whopping $5)
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Admitting Your Mistakes And Learning From Them
. Cutting bricks with them ?
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confused by lathe behavior
I understand how much everything on a lathe, including the work can flex, but this just doesn't make sense to me, If I turn down say a 1/2 aluminum rod that's chucked and extends only a half inch and...
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Any experience with Unipol polishing bars?
I spend about half my workday polishing small brass parts. I'm used to trad itional tripoli cut/color and red rouge for the finish. About out, and can' t get what I know in my adopted country. Unipol...
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