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how to bend a triangular handle?

I have a guy who wants me to bend him some long pull hooks with triangular handles. Bad Ascii art: /| / | ----------* |...
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posted by grant
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by grant

Ping Gunner-DC motors

Hey Gunner, I sent you an e-mail but I'm not sure if you got it. I'm looking for a DC motor to drive an old Champion fo...
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posted by AndrewV
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by AndrewV

any opinion on Metalcraft scroll benders?

ref: http://www.metalcraftusa.com A client mentioned to me that among the estate of his late brother was a bunch of Met...
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posted by grant
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by grant

Tom Garder -- READ THIS!! <G> (brush content)

I was watching the noon nooze when they showed a picture of crews "fluffing" the astroturf in the Nawlins superdome wit...
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posted by LLoyd$p
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by LLoyd$p

jointer knifes and using a dial indicator question

x-no-archive:yes Update: Took the dial indicator home this weekend. It is in metric and one mark equals .01 mm. Somethi...
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posted by stryped
17 comments posted 20yrs posted by stryped

Milwaukee 18v Power Plus NiCad Battery Problem

I have a Milwaukee power tool with 3 18v Power Plus Batteries (NiCad) that are 4 years old. The batteries were working...
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posted by THaughton
17 comments posted 20yrs posted by THaughton

New Use For Guns

Came across this afternoon... I know the subject alludes to photography equipment, but read on. http://www.schneier.com/...
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posted by nospam
20 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam

Ferrofluid movie

Kinda metalkworkingish. Thought you guys would find it interesting. http://www.stfunoob.com/movies/Ferrofluid%20Demonstr...
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posted by DoNotSpamthegoat4
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by DoNotSpamthegoat4

What Mill

I'm looking to get a milling machine. I would like to spend US$1000 or less on the machine it's self (not including too...
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posted by ncleone
20 comments posted 20yrs posted by ncleone

Moving a VERY HEAVY safe

I need to move a safe that weighs between 4,000 and 5,000 pounds approximately 400 miles. My current plan is to rent a...
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posted by peter
47 comments posted 20yrs posted by peter

OT Router safety

Back a few years ago when my Dad was still living, my then 35 yr old brother-in law Jeremy was talking about wanting a...
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posted by occupantr
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