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I just got back from a trip. We bought some antiques, and some small pieces. One of them is a cast iron letter slot wit...
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posted by boozoochavez
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Is HF buffer any good

HF buffer is now on sale for $49 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40668 I was going to...
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posted by alexkuzn
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by alexkuzn

Do it yourself tool rigging

My shop is in the basement: It has a high ceiling, easy access to the breaker box, and is comfortable all year around....
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posted by berger
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by berger

arched fireplace opening

Does anyone know where I could buy an brass, or brassplated, arched fireplace screen? I have gone bonkers trying to find...
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posted by <webfox
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by <webfox

Dimensions for Delta bandsaw table insert?

The shop-gnomes have apparently decided that they wanted the aluminum disk that goes around the blade in my Delta (well...
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posted by DaveHinz
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by DaveHinz

Metal cutting bandsaw blades

Hello This is my First post to this group so I hope I am asking in the right place, And do excuse me if this question h...
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posted by ronpriest
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by ronpriest

Adding a spindle stop to a milldrill

I have a typical 12 speed 2 hp imported mill/drill, this one does not have a spindle stop & i would like to add one. Ye...
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posted by tucker
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Need manual for Rockwell Hardness tester

Anyone got the manual for a Rockwell Hardness tester made by Wilson, Model 3JR? Thanks. Steve.
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posted by none
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by none

rocket lift-off for Pluto

you can catch the lift-off on nasa tv on the web right now, scheduled for 1:50 est right now but have had some delays du...
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posted by machineman
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by machineman

"Ingenious Mechanisms" book set

I've been thinking about getting a set of these books, but wanted to get a better idea about them, since information ab...
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posted by cmciver
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by cmciver

Gluing/Bonding/Welding Starboard

Is there anyway to glue/bond/weld parts made of Starboard together? -- Geoff
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posted by geoffat
19 comments posted 20yrs posted by geoffat

Curtis Air Tank

Hi guys, I am trying to re-hab an old Curtis air tank for home shop use @ 125 psi. It is OLD, as in rolled plate, rivet...
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posted by tranthamh
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by tranthamh

What is it? XCVIII

Two sets of photos have been posted this week, the first one is new and the second is a repost of unsolved objects. Som...
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posted by rhvp67
86 comments posted 20yrs posted by rhvp67

Dremel tool problem

I have a problem with my corded dremel tool operating intermittently, or only operating when I apply pressure to the br...
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posted by clumsymechanic
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by clumsymechanic

Making a Ryobi 8" Bench Grinder run true

I called Ryobi and complained about the world-shaking side-to-side vibration. Their first reaction was to send me four...
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posted by JoeGwinn
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by JoeGwinn