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any experience with H&H Industrial?

I'm slowly equipping a home shop, and have been collecting catalogs. Have Enco, Grizzly, Wholesale Tool, Rutland, MSC,...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by danielb
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by danielb

OT - Catalytic converter orientation

I bought a new aftermarket catalytic converter for an '85 Dodge B150 van and I'm not sure how it fits... there is a lit...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jpolaski
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by jpolaski

Asian mill

Need help identifying this mill. No nameplate on it, bought it used some years ago but has been sitting around in the g...
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posted by americansun
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by americansun

bacon grease deodorizer/ liquefyer?

I've been experimenting with bacon grease as a cutting fluid. My co-worker doesn't like bacon (and its smell) or the fa...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by spamgoeshere1
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by spamgoeshere1

Pack Rat Alert

Ok i know there are some fellow pack rats out there, just in case your wondering what your stash of beryllium will fetc...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by azotic
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by azotic

Wood burning stove questions

My new industrial neighbor built a wood burner from a tank that is 8 feet in diameter by eight feet high. It has a 6" f...
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posted by tom(nospam)
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by tom(nospam)

HF K-type thermocouple thermometer 92242

At $27 (with coupon) I couldn't resist this item, a Fluke-clone type K thermocouple probe: http://www.harborfreightusa....
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kinch
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by kinch

Piston Rod

Hi, My chainsaw snapped the rod & the manufacturer only sells a replacement as a rod/crank assy for $150, that is more...
28 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bq340
28 comments posted 19yrs posted by bq340

Exploded NiCd Batteries

While attempting a home-charge of a set of NiCd batteries, they were left unattended and consequently exploded (relativ...
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posted by doc
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by doc

HF in-store 15% off coupon

I watch those emailed specials. Harbor Freight only sends out discount coupons rarely anymore, so I thought a 15% off i...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by grant
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by grant

Plans for a slip roll machine

I have already acquired 2.5" diameter cold rolled steel sufficient to make the three rollers needed for a slip roll mac...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by artbianconi
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by artbianconi

Heli-Coil idea?

Maybe someone can tell me if this is already being done by someone, or if there's a technical reason why this is not a...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by njnagel
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by njnagel

Source/recommendation for linear bushing/bearing

Hello, I am looking for a set of 16mm open linear bushings/bearings. I was originally looking at VXB: http://www.vxb.co...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ycroosh
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by ycroosh

VXB bearings are bad

I ordered $500 6002 and 6003 bearings from www,VXB.com , rip off , Looked good on outside , the cage is dragging . I ha...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by werty
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by werty