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Anyone have 5' of 3/8 LP gas hose?

I'm converting a 120-150,000 BTU natural-gas salamander heater to propane. I've machined a new jet block and have every...
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posted by viewptmd
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brand new to metalworking

Very good day, I am the new owner of a tree 2uvrc, and this is my first piece of metalworking equipment. I intend to us...
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posted by deja
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OT: Need Source for Switch

Scenario...hydraulic dump application that for some damned reason came with a limit "chain" that the ram will easily br...
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posted by djbSPAMSUCKS
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Soldering SS

Hi; I am about to try repairing a ss sauce pan by soldering on a new brass mount for the handle. What flux would be the...
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posted by jhayes
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gunsmithing: which steel for blowback bolt?

I've got a 1927a1 that I'd like to make another bolt for. It's .45 ACP, and strictly a blowback mechanism. Any hints on...
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posted by DaveHinz
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Just bought a Rockwell horizontal mill

Are there any online groups for these mills? I came accross the mill and it looks like is was used just a few times, it...
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posted by wayneREMOVETHIS
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Where can I get plans?

Where can I get plans for a sterling engine and or sources to buy where one can be afforded.
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posted by dlambson
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enco lathe for sale

check craigslist san diego for a nice lathe for ale in the toools category. It is not not mine but I wish it was.
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posted by clover338
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Large Centerless Grinder in NJ

Anyone know a good centerless grinding shop in NJ that can handle slightly larger stock? OD of one part is 2.750" It's...
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posted by bob
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OT - Hydraulic Cylinder sources

Anyone know of a good source for two way hydraulic cylinders. I'm looking for smaller bore cylinders, and can't seem to...
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posted by stone75
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Pole barn shop/garage help

Hi, Been thinking, would it be acceptable to square in an area with treated 2x12's and stakes the size of the needed po...
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posted by stryped
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MicroMark MT-3 collet set with 2 blank collets FS

I have a new MicroMark 82575 MT-3 collet set with 2 spare blank collets for sale. The styrofoam packing is a little bea...
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posted by joelblatt
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joining plastic drive belts

Hi all hoping someone will know the answer... I have bought some reddish/orange hollow drive belting which is intended...
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posted by x
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need link for the habor freight cutter grinder mods

Well I don't need the link, I read one time that there was a web sight of mods to the habor freight cutter grinder can't...
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posted by wayneREMOVETHIS
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