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Centrifugal blowers--any shop uses?

Awl-- I seem to be gathering these big-assed centrifugal blowers, 5 and 10 hp. The blower blades are 2 to 3 feet in dia...
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posted by physical
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by physical

Lubricating electric motors

Awl-- I have observed several methods for motor lubrication, and have a Q or two. 1. Grease/zerk fittings: How do you k...
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posted by physical
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by physical

Car Floor Pans

Metal worms have eaten a few holes in my '68 Austin front floors. Original pans have half round stiffening ribs pressed...
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posted by rayfield
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by rayfield

Miller Syncrowave

Want Syncrowave in Texas. Thanks.
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posted by finalact
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by finalact

opinion on Ryobi drill presses ?

I bought an el cheapo bench top drill press of eBay. Made in China with absolutely no brand name. Got what I paid for,...
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posted by pogo
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by pogo

one-way clutch questions

I have an application that I need to rotate a shaft at about 3 rpm. The shaft is 2.5" dia. x 5' long and has a number o...
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posted by tom(nospam)
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by tom(nospam)

paints

Someone somewhere long ago posted a good site for paints and textures, like faux copper patinizing. My computer MB died...
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posted by boozoochavez
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Enco free shipping code for February?

Guys, what's the free shipping code for Enco in February? Thanks, Alex
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posted by alexkuzn
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Drill leaks electricity to case

I have this Black and Decker 450 RPM drill: http://igor.chudov.com/tmp/450-rpm-drill.jpg When plugged into a GFCI outle...
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posted by ignoramus3408
62 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus3408

Newbie-commisioning new SS trim for an old car

Hi all, i would like to commission a local metal fabricator to reproduce some gutter trim for an old car. Id like the t...
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posted by r.p.mcmurphySPAM
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by r.p.mcmurphySPAM

electric motor help

hi, sorry to keep asking for help. have a floor standing electric fan, found it, freebie on the street, didn't work (ni...
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posted by wwixon
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by wwixon