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Generator Update

I just flashed the field windings on my generator , it's now working normally . My thanks to all who replied to my orig...
28 comments posted 10yrs
posted by snag_one
28 comments posted 10yrs posted by snag_one

2n tractor and corroding ignition points

I have an old 2n front mount distributor that sits outside in the elements. A common problem I have is it wont start th...
3 comments posted 10yrs
posted by stryped1
3 comments posted 10yrs posted by stryped1

Need Haynes workshop Manual for my SR-71

Never mind, I found one. > http://www.amazon.com/Lockheed-SR-71-Blackbird-onwards-Workshop/dp/0857331566 Mikek
30 comments posted 10yrs
posted by nojunk
30 comments posted 10yrs posted by nojunk

milling slot question

I've got a little job I need to do/get done. I am working on the wing strut fittings for the bush-plane. There are 4 st...
33 comments posted 10yrs
posted by clare
33 comments posted 10yrs posted by clare

My Brother's new Prize

I stopped by my brother's shop yesterday on business. He had to show me stray that showed up at his door -- it's an "Am...
1 comments posted 10yrs
posted by seemywebsite
1 comments posted 10yrs posted by seemywebsite

New glue for metals

It's a little far-out, but this could be a big deal in electronics and automotive light metals: http://fortune.com/2016/...
7 comments posted 10yrs
posted by huntres23
7 comments posted 10yrs posted by huntres23

Today in the shop

I mounted my 5" vise back on the mill , so I could mill the key slot in the new input shaft on the neighbor's foundry b...
0 comments posted 10yrs
posted by snag_one
0 comments posted 10yrs posted by snag_one

I'll add my ignorant question

I have one of the Harbor Freight 7 x 10 lathes. I have a bicycle seat post that I want to reduce the diameter by 0.025"...
26 comments posted 10yrs
posted by nojunk
26 comments posted 10yrs posted by nojunk

Making a tapered extension spring

Hi all, I've certainly browsed here in the past and I am hoping that someone can o ffer me some relevant advice, and th...
9 comments posted 10yrs
posted by drdankoller
9 comments posted 10yrs posted by drdankoller

Three phase wiring question

I'm doing some work in an older factory - MANY electricians have had their hands in this place. They called me today wi...
15 comments posted 10yrs
posted by rangerssuck
15 comments posted 10yrs posted by rangerssuck

Turning a pipe without a lathe

I am thinking of concerting my table top drill press into a floor press by replacing the round column with a taller one...
21 comments posted 10yrs
posted by stryped1
21 comments posted 10yrs posted by stryped1

Tee-Nut

Once again I lift my morning glass of milk to your memory. R.I.P. rgentryatozdotnet
39 comments posted 10yrs
posted by rgentry
39 comments posted 10yrs posted by rgentry

Briggs and stratton

Does any one know of a group that is into older B&S engines with the pulsajet carbs? Thanks, CP
1 comments posted 10yrs
posted by email
1 comments posted 10yrs posted by email

Clean burn oil fired furnace

I finally found an oil fired shop furnace that I could afford, a Clean-Burn CB2800. http://www.machinerymoverschicago.c...
0 comments posted 10yrs
posted by ignoramus22892
0 comments posted 10yrs posted by ignoramus22892

Scrap value of Miller Legend

I've been looking for a running or repairable Miller engine drive welder for hobby use. There's an early '80s Legend fo...
19 comments posted 10yrs
posted by bp
19 comments posted 10yrs posted by bp