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"How it's Made" -Toothbrushes

I just saw the show, I didn't know they made it. Pretty cool, good filmography, lighting and special effects. I wish th...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tom(nospam)
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by tom(nospam)

3- to 1-phase?

Would it be practical to drive a single phase motor, by tapping into 2 of the wires in a 3-phase system? Jordan
40 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jwprincic
40 comments posted 19yrs posted by jwprincic

Need info on Atlas hacksaw

I'm looking for info on an Atlas 108.1502 hacksaw, specifically how to adjust it, etc. If anyone has any experience with...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gourdhedd
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by gourdhedd

Router AND router crafter

Gang - A while back, not sure how long, *someone* on this group was looking for a "router crafter" (originally sold by...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Ken Sterling
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by Ken Sterling

FA Gold SmithsHandbook vintage manual craft 1897

The Goldsmith's Handbook Containing Full Instructionsfor the Alloying & Working of Gold by George E Gee Ludgate Hill Lo...
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posted by janeypugh
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by janeypugh

FA Vintage Blacksmiths craft manual

The Blacksmiths Craft ,An Introduction to Smithing for Apprentices & Craftsmen Pub.Rural Industries Bureau,grubby dustw...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alisevans
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by alisevans

W D 40

I've seen quite a few posts about w d 40 here, both pro and con. I've got a grandfather clock I built 23 years ago and...
36 comments posted 19yrs
posted by waltleroy
36 comments posted 19yrs posted by waltleroy

Taig Variable Speed

I purchased a Taig lathe and want to set it up. I have a 1/3 hp 1725 rpm motor, but I like the idea of variable speed....
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by anywhere
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by anywhere

OT - GPS Software for Laptops

Would appreciate any user comments on GPS software & receivers for running on a laptop. I have looked at MS "Streets an...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by laforbes
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by laforbes

FS: Two Custom Commercial X-Z CNC Routers

I am going to try to sell these 2 units as assemblies. These were used to route the ends of plastic water cooler cabine...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by wallyblackburn
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by wallyblackburn

Table jumps around when drilling with an end mill

I think I know what's happening, but I'd like people's take on this: I was drilling six 5/16" holes (in a line, spaced...
37 comments posted 19yrs
posted by JoeGwinn
37 comments posted 19yrs posted by JoeGwinn

Lost-Wax cast catastrophy- need explanation

Hello again, So I was doing my first attempt at wax cast using propane for the burnout, torch to melt right on the flas...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nospam
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospam

WTB: Small Slip Roller

Hi, I'm looking for a small slip roller of between 12" and 24". Anybody have one to sell? Thanks, --Max
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by planet10
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by planet10

Cobalt Drills - right!

I just bought a set of cobalt drills, 29 pieces - fractional set, on ebay. The quality of the drill bits is very "Chine...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by robertdurango
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by robertdurango

Clausing 1770 drill press

My spouse is open to giving me a clausing 1770 drill press as a birthday present. There is a local seller for same. CLA...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ignoramus9377
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by ignoramus9377