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New (to me) Forney inverter welder

I just saw what's new to me in the Forney section at my local shop: A very compact (6.2lb) inverter Mig unit for $299 r...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by lloydsp
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by lloydsp

Where to get turned wooden handles

Does any one know where I can get a nice hardwood turned handle with metal ferrule for a custom tool I am making? I can...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alexkuzn
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by alexkuzn

Automatic horizontal mitering bandsaws

We are looking to replace our aging Cosen bandsaw and are looking for suggestions. Right now we have the predecessor to...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by carl.ijames
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by carl.ijames

Black Max WANTED

No, I am not looking for a Negro Jewish guy. I am looking for the flywheel/fan for a Sears Black Max air compressor of...
25 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jbleaux
25 comments posted 19yrs posted by jbleaux

What is a JIG GRINDER and what is it used for

Hi All, Subject says it all, but really I want to know what is does that cant be replicated in a shop tith a Lathe, Mill...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by JCPUBLIC
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by JCPUBLIC

OT: Is this light for real?

http://www.break.com/index/super_high_powered_flash_light.html
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by hammer
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by hammer

OT: Excel question

Hi. I want to convert a number which has units of degrees e.g. 26.87° to HMS format, in other words degrees minutes and...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by grant
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by grant

$1200 ADT sprinkler flow switch fix

One leg of my sprinkler system's flow switch that triggers an alarm failed due to getting wet. A contractor wanted $120...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tom(nospam)
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by tom(nospam)

GOOD NEWS was Reporting Compressor

This is in regards to a possible upgrade of my compressor from 3 HP motor to 5 HP motor. I called Curtis Toledo today....
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ignoramus17570
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by ignoramus17570

Japanese bellows

I am thinking about constructing some Japanese-style bellows for my forge. How large should they be? Right now I am usi...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rdennett
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by rdennett

Ford F-250 common problems

I need a new truck and have found what looks to be a very nice '94 F- 250; 2WD; 5.8L V8; 5 SP manual; extended cab. Is...
23 comments posted 19yrs
posted by news
23 comments posted 19yrs posted by news

Mystery tool - measuring device

photo and this text posted to the drop box using the file name "mystery-tool-mic-and-gauge" there is a single JPEG and...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nobody
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by nobody

gold colours?

yes i live in the uk. i have just bought a gold nugget. my first Californian one. the others are Australian. and it is...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by paul
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by paul

Keepin em Shiny?

Seasons Greetings All, As an ex marine, I like the look of shined brass, but hate to polish it. I have a number of bras...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by randallX
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by randallX

Aluminum diamond plate

Hi group, Does anyone know of a New jersey supplier of 6061 Aluminum diamond plate. Actually looking for a 1/4x48x48 she...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by savcon
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by savcon