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EPDM rubber for hanging trailer license plates

My license plate is supposed to be mounted underneath the left light, which has a special provision for illuminating th...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ignoramus30656
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by ignoramus30656

Irregular 5/8 drill blank

I recently bought a 5/8 drill blank from MSC: . It looks great. But it isn't round. One can feel a lengthwise ridge in...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by JoeGwinn
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by JoeGwinn

Adjusting and squaring a 1965 Millrite MVI

Another report from the field: When I first got the vertical mill in November 2006, I trammed it, and all seemed well....
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by JoeGwinn
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by JoeGwinn

English wheel usage

Received and assembled my HF English Wheel. Also go the accessory (6 each) lower wheels to go with the machine. Questio...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ivan
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by ivan

Looking for Kroil Recipe

I used to have a homemade recipe for Kroil (I believe it used ATF), but can no longer find it. If anyone has it, would y...
22 comments posted 19yrs
posted by daveyoung
22 comments posted 19yrs posted by daveyoung

Drilling a granite surface plate

I need a 1/2" hole in my 4" think granite surface plate to mount a work piece holder. Anyone out there with some inform...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by max8354
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by max8354

taper vs plug taps

I've noticed that most of my taps are more like a plug tap than a taper tap, expecially in small sizes. So I wonder how...
67 comments posted 19yrs
posted by clutch
67 comments posted 19yrs posted by clutch

brass boat prop

Gtandson picked up a boat prop that is covered with crud. Any solution he can soak it in to restore bright finish? Thank...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by waltleroy
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by waltleroy

Clausing drill press update

We got our Clausing Variable speed head mated to the Buffalo pedestal by cutting off a piece of the 3" dia. short post...
19 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tom(nospam)
19 comments posted 19yrs posted by tom(nospam)

Silicone caulk as a molding compound?

I got out an old tube of silicone kitchen & bath caulk. It was completely hardened in the tube & out of curiosity I cut...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bobengelhardt
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by bobengelhardt

WTB: Clausing Horizontal Mill

Looking for a good condition Clausing horizontal mill (single or 3 phase). If anyone is willing to depart with theirs I...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by max58644
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by max58644

Happy Saint Valentines Day!

Happy Saint Valentines Day! Roger http://www.rogercummiskey.com/images/expandedgallery/img290.jpg
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ArtRoger
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by ArtRoger

OT: Surveillance camera

I have a friend who is having a problem with someone visiting his 3rd floor balcony, shall we say without his permision...
15 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kfvorwerk
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by kfvorwerk

fireplace backplate material

I intended to create my own backplate for a fireplace, and - as I was thinking about etching it - I am investigating on...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alexxx.magni
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by alexxx.magni

OT Towing question

A friend of mine just bought a Chevy II Super Sport in great condition from the original owner. It is in the San Franci...
29 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dsrttrvlr
29 comments posted 19yrs posted by dsrttrvlr