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OT: Old leaded gas story

Way back when, in the previous century, there lived a middle-aged man who had bought a shiny new mid-1970s Ford Pinto w...
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posted by ljaques
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by ljaques

FS: 3' Shear Blade

for sale: 3' metal shear blade; recently sharpened by Apex Saw Works (VERY sharp!); I don't see a mfr's ID, fairly nice...
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posted by barrytuttleman
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Cleaning a MIG liner

I have one that's not feeding well , and wonder if it can - and should - be cleaned . I have a new one on hand , but it...
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posted by snag_one
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by snag_one

Old desk as bench for South Bend 10K lathe

I just acquired a wood office desk made in the 1930's which looks like it would make a good bench for my South Bend 10k...
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posted by bp
20 comments posted 9yrs posted by bp

Refrigeration Type Air Dryer

I've got an inexpensive Harbor Freight refrigeration style air dryer. It has worked pretty well since I got it. The day...
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posted by none
14 comments posted 9yrs posted by none

unsticking aluminum bar in steel tube

In searching for methods to free an aluminum steering stem from a steel bicycle fork the ideas of using either auto ant...
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posted by bp
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by bp

Compact 3 Phase Motors 1/3-1/2 HP ???

Is there a decent small format 3 phase motor that develops its best torque and HP in the 30-120hz range? Typically smal...
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posted by none
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by none

3/8-24 drill spindle

Does anyone know if HF or other inexpensive 3/8" VSR drills have 3/8-24 spindle/chuck threads? I don't want to buy one,...
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posted by muratlanne
2 comments posted 9yrs posted by muratlanne

Chinese Repair Parts

The starter on my Ford Ranger pickup died. I looked on the internet and fo und a wide range of replacements. The prices...
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posted by dcaster
9 comments posted 9yrs posted by dcaster

Almost OT

Barrett metal punch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W57EjnIJu7Q&list=WL&index=35 Interesting results, aren't they?
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posted by ljaques
0 comments posted 9yrs posted by ljaques

1/8" flexible drive shaft material

The old measuring wheel shaft finally broke the flexible section that makes the 90 from the wheel hub where it is braze...
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posted by none
10 comments posted 9yrs posted by none

The Forgotten History of Britain's White Slaves in America

The Forgotten History of Britain's White Slaves in America American Thinker.com ^ | July 28, 2017 | Janet Levy Posted o...
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posted by whiney_will_have_his_nose_in_my_ass_in_3_2_1
12 comments posted 9yrs posted by whiney_will_have_his_nose_in_my_ass_in_3_2_1