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Chinese Trav-a dial

I was wondering if anyone has come across the Chinese clone of a Trav-a-dial. Though I have never used one, this gaget...
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posted by sbaer
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by sbaer

Any Gear Experts Here?

I have a module gear cutter from Emco (Austria), it's marked: 1/20* Nr 5 HSS I know it's MOD 1, 20 degree pressure angl...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by tkee(no spam)
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by tkee(no spam)

Bridgeport questions

I have a J head B`port with step pulleys that Im in the process of trying to get going and have some questions. The spe...
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posted by monkers
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by monkers

McMaster hook latches

Now that I need to move a few engines, I just bought a hook for my shop crane. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...
11 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ignoramus11590
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus11590

Sharpening a Pipe Reamer

I just bought a pipe reamer on ebay that badly needs sharpening. Here is a picture of the item:...
7 comments posted 20yrs
posted by grice
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by grice

OT: Super Monitors to junk?

Awl-- Two Sony commercial grade monitors, model PVM-191Q (I think--no foolin about the PVM ), 21" trinitrons. Fancy Fan...
11 comments posted 20yrs
posted by entropic3.14decay
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by entropic3.14decay

Hydrostatoc Test Pumps

Does anyone know where I can get info on how to make a hydrostatic test pump or pick one up cheap? I'd like to be able t...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by PStein
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by PStein

FS: Monarch 10EE

I have a Monarch 10EE that I don't need. Its in fair shape, has a taper attachment. The drive is the MG set, runs but s...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Cleaning up aluminium serial number plate

Hi folks, My backhoe has an aluminium serial number plate. The letters are lightly embossed and inked. I'd like to clea...
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posted by cdt22NOSPAM
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by cdt22NOSPAM

how to achieve polished brass buckles on a handbag

I have a handbag with "alloy-tin-looking" buckles. Can anyone advise me if I can make my buckles look like polished bras...
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posted by kuisse0002
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by kuisse0002

How to fight rust

First, I live in Las Vegas. Yes, we do have rust here. But only the surface variety. That said, I leave my band saw and...
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posted by boozoochavez
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by boozoochavez

Accupath mill help needed

Ever hear about looking the proverbial gift horse in the mouth? This is one where we are inspecting the molars and don'...
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posted by spamless
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by spamless

Home depot demands our stuff - first order

I don' know if I even like the thought of dealing with Home Depot. Today the ordered a whopping 12 pieces and said that...
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posted by tom(nospam)
68 comments posted 20yrs posted by tom(nospam)