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Help with Central Machinery 3 in 1 #0711

I bought a used Central Machinery #0711 Multipurpose Machine circa 1995 and am in need of a parts diagram, possibly a p...
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posted by acidbaby
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by acidbaby

J&L Sale

J&L has a sale on workholding, 25% off. I just ordered a 5" Wilton machinist's vise for my (early) birthday present. Fi...
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posted by keillorp135
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by keillorp135

how to cut sheet metal

Hello, I am wanting to make magnet boards. I'm really needing to find out how to cut sheet metal. I have tried snips, b...
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posted by aubril
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by aubril

Stoddard chemical analysis

In a previous post GWE asked Is there any difference at all between low odor mineral spirits, cheap paint thinner, and...
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posted by wbbright
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by wbbright

Questions about my cnc sherline mill

I just recently purchased a Sherline 5500 mill with a Microkinetics conversion on it. I have some questions that I seem...
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posted by codeninja42
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by codeninja42

making my own telescope type magnifiers?

I've been looking to buy head worn telescope type magnifiers because the Opti-Visor and their ilk all bug my eyes. The...
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posted by etpm
27 comments posted 20yrs posted by etpm

Crank opperated hydraulic - redux

We assembled version 3 of the mechanical shear today and guess what...We don't NEED no stinking hydraulics! Version one...
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posted by tom(nospam)
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by tom(nospam)

Cleaning welding leathers

Due to the recent heat wave, my husbands leathers have become extremely sweaty and smelly. Is there any way I can remove...
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posted by bren_boo_2000
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by bren_boo_2000

Bung plugs for plastic barrels

Are there any online places to get bung plugs for plastic barrels? These are not pipe thread. I have lots of barrels but...
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posted by mark
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by mark

Silencing air through duct work

I gear up a bathroom ventalation system using a 4" 300 cfm inline marine blower and 4" rigid ductwork. The reason was t...
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posted by mark
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by mark

Any advise about HF Horizontal/vertical bandsaw?

I am about to buy a vertical/horizontal band saw from HF. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnum...
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posted by alexkuzn
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by alexkuzn

Tool grinding angles

Hi All I am new to machining work and looking for links to any good sites with info on tool sharpening angles for lathe...
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posted by JustMe
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by JustMe

Shop Press Hydraulics HELP

I'm definitely buying the press brake unit from Northern, and now I plan to build a decent shop press for it. My curren...
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posted by lorenpatterson
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by lorenpatterson

Problem with portable band saw from HF

I got my portable band saw from HF for $69 and was happy with it till it quit working this morning. http://www.harborfr...
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posted by alexkuzn
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by alexkuzn