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OT - Why not start your own black oxide operation?

Group, Why not start your own black oxide operation? I have heard a number of people say, stay away from black oxide fo...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by alexjc98
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by alexjc98

Threading dies (hand type)

Is there such a thing as a "bottoming" die ? One that will cut threads up to (at least a lot closer than a "common" one...
12 comments posted 20yrs
posted by lhartswick
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by lhartswick

Enco promotional code

From in-stock inventory at the lowest prices to our friendly customer service, buying tools from Enco couldn't be easie...
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ron654
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by ron654

Carbide grade help

Here's a pic of part of a wire cutter. It cuts 3 pieces of .110" x .017" oil tempered flat wire at a time. There are th...
39 comments posted 20yrs
posted by tom(nospam)
39 comments posted 20yrs posted by tom(nospam)

ER-32 Retention Nut - This is Bad - Right?

Just got a Bison ER-32 set for my R-8 Bridgeport. Wanted a way to hold a broader range of sizes with less runout. Befor...
13 comments posted 20yrs
posted by wallyblackburn
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by wallyblackburn

Rust?

Hi, a body repair guy sprayed my car at the back but left underneath the bumper on the back plate just primed (white pr...
11 comments posted 20yrs
posted by dave
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by dave

Solvent for Oatley #95 tinning flux?

I'm trying to wash off some copper sheets I've soldered together with lead-free solder. I used Oatley #95 lead free tin...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jnewman
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by jnewman

4 inch diameter bolts

I have two taps that are 4"-4 taps (that is, for four inch diameter bolts with four threads per inch). These taps are q...
29 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ignoramus29862
29 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus29862

Wood Drawer from HF

Right now HF has WOOD TOOL CHEST on sale for $32. It lloks damn good on the picture for this price. Does anyone have it?...
7 comments posted 20yrs
posted by alexkuzn
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by alexkuzn

Crappy Bead w/ Miller Spoolmatic 30A

I tried tacking some ears onto a Muncie transmission with my Spoolmatic 30A after meticulous cleaning of both the tranm...
7 comments posted 20yrs
posted by Sierevello
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by Sierevello

Floor Jack Problem

It is made of metal. I have an old Hein-Werner O'Boy 1 1/2 ton floor jack that has a few years on it. I started tearing...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by randallX
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by randallX

Arc welding beginner book

Looking to learn basic arc welding. Can anyone recommend a good book ? Thanks, L
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by lennyk
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by lennyk

cogging of Hardinge lathe spindle

I have just aquired a 1955 Hardinge HLV-BK lathe, it has been sitting for a while, is missing some parts (compound rest...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by sbaer
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by sbaer

rotary phase converter

i am having difficulty starting my ir 10hp air compressor to start when there is compressed air in the tank. i initiall...
12 comments posted 20yrs
posted by heramsey4
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by heramsey4