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Replacement multimeter test leads

Wide variety of test leads out there. Anybody have any recommendations for replacements (and a source)? My Protek takes...
17 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Imnot
17 comments posted 10yrs posted by Imnot

OT inexpensiive flashlgiht

I bought a couple of inexpensive flashlights off AliExpress. The same model show on Ebay at lower prices if you are bid...
0 comments posted 10yrs
posted by dcaster
0 comments posted 10yrs posted by dcaster

Finger Tip Nut Wrench?

Long ago, I had one or two stamped sheet metal "wrenches" that fit on your finger tip. They looked like a metal guitar...
38 comments posted 10yrs
posted by gwhite
38 comments posted 10yrs posted by gwhite

Enco 110-1340

I have an ENCO 110-1340 wired 3-phase. The power switch or breaker has developed a problem. Push the on switch and the...
11 comments posted 10yrs
posted by Bucephalus.111281c8
11 comments posted 10yrs posted by Bucephalus.111281c8

Spur gear source?

I need a 32 tooth spur gear to mesh with the 7/8" X 8TPI leadscrew on my la the. Gear is for the thread dial. Can any o...
28 comments posted 10yrs
posted by gmasterman
28 comments posted 10yrs posted by gmasterman

widening brass pinion for microscope?

My son, who is in graduate school, uses a high quality but no longer made microscope for his home studies. Recently, on...
36 comments posted 10yrs
posted by bbaxter455123
36 comments posted 10yrs posted by bbaxter455123

Welding with 6010

An article in our current issue may be of interest to hobbyist welders who do stick welding. It's about running that ol...
5 comments posted 10yrs
posted by huntres23
5 comments posted 10yrs posted by huntres23

Old metal screwdrivers

I recently picked up some old almost all metal screwdrivers. The ones with just the wood inserts in the handles. The wo...
39 comments posted 10yrs
posted by email
39 comments posted 10yrs posted by email

Slightly magnetic stainless steel rods?

I picked up several rods that seem to be made from stainless steel (as everything else at that place had specks of rust...
19 comments posted 10yrs
posted by ignoramus21354
19 comments posted 10yrs posted by ignoramus21354

Help please w/ electromagnetic slip clutch

Everybody, I'm working on a project that needs a slip clutch or brake or something. I'm turning handwheels that need so...
24 comments posted 10yrs
posted by etpm
24 comments posted 10yrs posted by etpm

Calling out surface finish

Pursuant to my 3/16" x 1/2" aluminum bar quest, I'm thinking of getting some bids for some 12" long bars -- assuming th...
1 comments posted 10yrs
posted by seemywebsite
1 comments posted 10yrs posted by seemywebsite

3/16 x 1/2 aluminum bar

I would really, really like to get my hands on some 3/16" x 1/2" aluminum bar -- 2024 would be nice, but 6061 would be...
25 comments posted 10yrs
posted by seemywebsite
25 comments posted 10yrs posted by seemywebsite

Smart and Brown Model A lathes

Hello, New member here sailing under false colours I'm afraid, but seeking information and illustrations for a book I a...
2 comments posted 10yrs
posted by myford7man
2 comments posted 10yrs posted by myford7man

How difficult is this welding job?

My thoughts about an extra-wide vice are evolving. Now I'm thinking about reinforcing the moving jaw and carriage. Here...
1 comments posted 10yrs
posted by christopher.tidy
1 comments posted 10yrs posted by christopher.tidy