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Paint color match for Bridgeport

Does anyone know the paint match or where to buy spray cans of the paint match for Bridgeport grey?
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posted by r_paskell
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pewter

I have a pewter salt shaker with the following stamped on the bottom: 102 ANT. LEAD S N The S & N have circles around t...
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posted by grendlemonster
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Mill from HF

Guys, does anyone has this machine from HF. It's cheaper than a used Millport. The question is how good is it? http://ww...
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posted by alexkuzn
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Thread conversion question

I need a 22MM fine threaded bolt, shaft, rod or what ever to use as a pulley puller. The local honda dealer wants $50.0...
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posted by wayneREMOVETHIS
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Leftover BP part

I just hate it when there are parts left over from re-assembling something! I have my new BP back together except for p...
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posted by tom(nospam)
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Value of a lathe

My shop is about to surplus a 12" Logan to the surplus sales side of the house, and if I time it right, I hope to buy t...
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posted by cmciver
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Rare screw sizes sources

I need replacement screws of weird sizes. I don't know much about it, but I do know around internet and I haven't found...
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posted by bhogi
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Boat gloat - or GPSing on the Delta Queen

Well, the great steamboat cruise from St. Louis to Cincinnati and GPS navigation event has come to a close. The waypoin...
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posted by judybob
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OT Regrowing lost limbs

Research is ongoing that could turn on genes that would regrow lost limbs. To the topicpolice amongst us, this is of ob...
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posted by ignoramus22416
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Vibratory aluminum polishing help please

I use vibratory polishers for all sorts of jobs. But I have been stumped trying to deburr and then polish aluminum part...
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posted by etpm
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by etpm