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Plasma cutting guide

Not too long ago I remember discussion and/or plans for a plasma cutting guide. I would like to build one for both stra...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ivan
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by ivan

Rewinding a Bench Grinder Motor

I need to have a bench grinder motor rewound. =BDHP, 110, 3450RPM, single phase. Nobody wants to do this locally so wil...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rwatson767
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by rwatson767

Attaching safety chain to trailer?

Howdy, I was meaning to hitch this up to the trailer thread, but I got derailed. What is the best method for attaching...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jonREMOVETHISdanniken
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by jonREMOVETHISdanniken

Ebay left the back door open!

I have had my old Prazi SD300 lathe and accessories at my plant for 6-7 years and decided to just sell it to them. We u...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by co_farmer
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by co_farmer

To freeze or not to freeze?

Hi All, I=B4m a newbie with a problem: I have a 50 kW electric motor that I=B4d like to attach into a transmission. I m...
19 comments posted 19yrs
posted by postini
19 comments posted 19yrs posted by postini

What is it? CLVI

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18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rhvp67
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by rhvp67

Stupid dog collar question - settle a bet

I was reprimanded for having Fritz the dog's chain (metal content) choker collar in a "9" configuration where I'm told...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tom(nospam)
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by tom(nospam)

Another VFD question

I'm getting ready to wire up a 1HP rated Hitachi VFD to a 1 HP motor. The VFD requires 3 phase input and from what I've...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by etpm
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by etpm

Making a backing plate on the lathe?

I'm currently tearing down and rebuilding my new to me 9" Southbend lathe. It had a lot of gunk in it, and a few missin...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by DoNotSpamthegoat4
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by DoNotSpamthegoat4

OT - The Tortilla Crisis

Problems coming in Mexico? "... Such thoughts could be extrapolated further, as Mexicans already blame the rising cost...
30 comments posted 19yrs
posted by MarkJerde
30 comments posted 19yrs posted by MarkJerde

Snowblower hard to start (Tecumseh HMSK-80)

I have a old military surplus Bolens snowblower. A couple of years ago, when I bought it, I put in a brand new Tecumseh...
49 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ignoramus29345
49 comments posted 19yrs posted by ignoramus29345

Boring Bar Problems - Resolved

Well, it took a month and a half, but H&H Industrial Products (HHIP) made good. As you recall, in mid December 2006 I b...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by JoeGwinn
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by JoeGwinn

OT-My brine recipe for home made corned beef

Greetings all you cooks, I'm the cook in my house. I like to make and eat cured meats like jerky, smoked sausage, ham,...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by etpm
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by etpm