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OT:Update on Favorite Jeans

I took Randy's recommendation and ordered the jeans from RuralKing.com. Larger quantities save on shipping as one pair...
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posted by ffredd
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French metalworker

I'm mad about the fine art of working on these cutlery!! Check out the perfect job on his site: www.rimbertsteel.com I...
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posted by gi2006tars
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by gi2006tars

Digi-caliper with 2 memories ?

Who makes calipers with 2 memories ? I can swap back and forth between abs and relative readings . My 36" Digi-calipers...
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posted by werty
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Drill Press chuck alignment

I went to drill some holes in 2 inch pipe using my drill press and was amazed how much offset I had in only 2+ inches of...
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posted by cedgar
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by cedgar

Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds MODEL!

Just found out they are doing a Jeff Wayne's War Of The Worlds Model of the MFM. Http://SculptoriaStudio.com Looks prett...
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posted by darwiniantheory
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Blue paper towels

--We use so many of 'em that we buy them two bundles a month from Costco. Chalk it up to two incontinent doggies (!!!)...
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posted by steamer
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by steamer

Machining powdery plastic

Awl, A 3/4 x 4" by 3 foot bar of a marble-ish white plastic machines to a pretty fine powder, drills almost to a powder...
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posted by entropic3.14decay
25 comments posted 19yrs posted by entropic3.14decay

PVC for air lines

Is there any consensus for or against PVC or CPVC for air lines. My compressor produces 150 psi. I already have copper...
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posted by thesameoldme
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by thesameoldme

Tracking down A Needle File Handle

I have a couple of very nice handles for needle files. They are plastic, with a round knob on the back end that operate...
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posted by gwhite
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by gwhite

Looking for crafters

On March 17th, 2007 the Texas Sugar Land Lions Club will present an indoor Arts & Craft show free to the public. We are...
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posted by filecutter
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for sale : monarch 16 cv lathe

monarch 16 CV built 1945 hardened ways really nice shape dro but it does not work , older trionics unit needs a handwhe...
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posted by williamhenry
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shaper at government auction

Do you guys ever watch government auctions? I've never actually bought anything, but they're kinda fun to watch. Check...
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posted by lct.products
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by lct.products

Merit Plasma Cutter

Has anyone had any experience with one of these? I have the opportunity to pick one up for a song, but I cannot seem to...
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posted by dajamesr
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by dajamesr

Black vs Galvanized Pipe?

I know you are supposed to use black pipe for gas supply. Does anybody know why? What would happened if I used galvaniz...
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posted by ivan
27 comments posted 19yrs posted by ivan