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OT: Ebay pooched my Auctions!

My last 2 auction buys were screwed by Ebay when I bid in the last few seconds, and when clicked the Confirm Bid button...
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posted by jasonrnorth
82 comments posted 20yrs posted by jasonrnorth

Replacing AMD Processor

I am thinking of replacing my AMD Duron processor with a faster 1.6GHz processor and was hoping someone could tell me i...
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posted by Sierevello
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Hypertherm 1000

Is there any way to find out when this plasma cutter was manufactured from the serial number? I can probably call Hypth...
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posted by terry.gaston
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How to check a propane tank for leaks?

I picked up a spare propane tank for my forklift, the horizontal/vertical type, but on the side of it..someone had pain...
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posted by gunner
20 comments posted 20yrs posted by gunner

Who wanted the Oliver table saw?

Someone expressed interest in a Oliver table saw, but I cant find your email. Its available for the $300 I told you. I...
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posted by gunner
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by gunner

Weight of Pease Planer

I recently bought a Pease planer on ebay, and am doing the preparations for the road trip to go fetch it (currently it...
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posted by noone
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by noone

Hypertherm Powermax 1000 model numbers

I just picked up a used Hypertherm Powermax 1000 G3 series model# 083169. I was looking at the brochure on the hyperthe...
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posted by terry.gaston
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by terry.gaston

Forklift pics are up

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/gunnerasch4570/album/576460762313145934#page1 1988 Baker/Linde B30-PL forklift 3000 lbs cap...
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posted by gunner
20 comments posted 20yrs posted by gunner

New machine is born! THANKS!!!

Thanks everybody for all the pieces-parts advice! Carbide grades, DC motor controls, linear bearings, Bridgeport sympat...
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posted by tom(nospam)
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Craftsman 12" x 48" lathe

I know most people here are accomplished machinists/metal workers. I have a hobby lathe that I am selling currently on...
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posted by americansun
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by americansun

PICTURE of my shop crane with welded on casters

http://igor.chudov.com/projects/Adding-Peerless-Casters-To-Shop-Crane/ This crane moves very easily now, which is both...
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posted by ignoramus17640
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus17640

a little off-topic: remotely operated impact wrench

A client of mine wants me to design a piece of equipment that requires a remotely operated impact wrench to tighten / l...
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posted by wfhabicher
45 comments posted 20yrs posted by wfhabicher

Best way to melt silver in small quantities?

All, I'm getting ready to do casting for the first time, but don't know what to shop for. What would be moderate cost a...
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posted by eternalsquire
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by eternalsquire