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Inspiring Craft Gallery

Hi all, Just wanted to share a new craft gallery i recently stumbled upon : http://www.designstolove.com Here's a short...
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posted by beadcharm
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silicon metal powder

we specialize in Silicon Metal Powder which contains silicon 99.9%.The size of product is between 20um and 5mm.The mont...
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posted by amili.china
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One product that I recommend

I bought a Bryant motor switch a whie ago. It is a 2 pole switch that fits into regular square electric boxes. It is bi...
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posted by ignoramus23806
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Source for aluminium flat

Trying to find a 'chunk' of 6061 AL. 1"x8"x8" long. Looks like Allmetalsinc.com is the best price. Have any of you bough...
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posted by thermo102
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OT: carpet laying help

I've got to lay carpet for a friend in her apartment. Our contractor bailed but we have the carpet and padding. I've go...
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posted by kfvorwerk
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An unusual sighting

I was just setting off from the house today to go shopping and a guy and his wife were getting out of their car in fron...
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posted by null
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shop wiring?

In my main shop I have 3 power "busses": one each at 117VAC, 220VAC, 220VAC3ph. The 220VAC (single phase) is run with a...
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posted by grant
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AC or DC small drill press

Hello, This is my first post to the group and I am an absolute newbie. I have a small very old bench top drill press th...
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posted by jeffpassmore
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Three Phase Converter Question

I've got a working 7.5 HP idler running a true 5 HP (24 amp draw) 120 gallon air compressor plus my Bridgeport and a co...
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posted by cheebcheeb
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Plaster in a refrigerator door? PLS HELP

Sorry, I'm not sure if this is the right thread i should post this... Just last night, my younger sister left the candl...
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posted by no
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Threading toolholders

I am a beginner interested in getting a low-cost threading toolbit for a 7x14 mini-lathe. Or two - one for inside and o...
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posted by spamhater113+U061006210708
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Revisiting: multiple holes in square aluminum tube

I'm often guilty of asking questions on groups, but then not taking the time to explain how I solved the problem in the...
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posted by dpdphoto
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what metal pipe/tube to use?

Hi, I'd like to weld together a stand for a halogen light for my workshop. (I find the stands that come with most halog...
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posted by zeb7k
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by zeb7k