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The Vikings and the meaning of "Viking"

Back in August 2013, there were two threads "Re: Democrats attempt to gut Electoral College" and "Salic Law (was Re: De...
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posted by joegwinn
0 comments posted 11yrs posted by joegwinn

tube beader

Any of you fine fellers got a tube beader , something like a parker or an earl's ez-beader for 3/8" tube they don't nee...
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posted by clare
1 comments posted 11yrs posted by clare

determine legs in 3 phase

I'm going to be setting up shop of sorts in a commercial space with some dodgy electrical service that's been tinkered...
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posted by presence
34 comments posted 11yrs posted by presence

Motor Corrosion

> Small AC motor has corrosion on the shaft (on both sides of rotor) that > is inside the bearings. > What is the best...
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posted by walter_evening
0 comments posted 11yrs posted by walter_evening

Is P&W 2E Jig Borer hopelessly obsolete?

I have this Pratt and Whitney #2E jig borer. It weighs appx. 19,000 lbs. I wonder if my supposition is true and no one w...
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posted by ignoramus15619
36 comments posted 11yrs posted by ignoramus15619

Building a shop

The opportunity has presented itself for me to build a small workspace. Main issue is that this is the Pacific Northwes...
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posted by phamp
4 comments posted 11yrs posted by phamp

Need some itty bitty machine screws

I'm trying to fix up a 1940s-vintage small-frame Llama. It needs at least one grips screw, though I'd buy a hundred to...
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posted by burkheimer
44 comments posted 11yrs posted by burkheimer

Metal-related work

A rainy/icy nasty day , but I did get some quality time in out in The Annex today . I spent some time today working on...
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posted by snag_one
3 comments posted 11yrs posted by snag_one

Featherlite 3111 open car hauler empty weight

I own a Featherlite 3111 car hauler. Without pulling up to a DOT scales, I cannot determine the actual empty weight. Can...
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posted by Carl
4 comments posted 11yrs posted by Carl

Hobby shop stock storage?

Do you have some good ideas for stock storage? For better or for worse, Here's how I store my stock: http://www.spaco.o...
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posted by spaco
1 comments posted 11yrs posted by spaco

Book - The Evolution of Automotive Technology

The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) is promoting a new book, which really sounds intriguing. It may interest the...
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posted by huntres23
3 comments posted 11yrs posted by huntres23

Volstro speed increaser

I bought this speed increaser at auction. You can see the picture here: http://goo.gl/6VPlgX It has a straight 3/4" sha...
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posted by ignoramus15930
15 comments posted 11yrs posted by ignoramus15930

moving drill press

What's the best way to haul around and transport a giant drill press? I'm steering towards something old 'n heavy like...
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posted by presence
11 comments posted 11yrs posted by presence

Machine info

I have a Bridgeport mill I bought on line the serial number is 81019654 what model is this and is the year a 1954 ? Can...
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posted by scott
2 comments posted 11yrs posted by scott

Just built a new workbench

It's been a long time since I posted here. I moved to Germany for work in the meantime. I can see a few familiar names....
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posted by christopher.tidy
8 comments posted 11yrs posted by christopher.tidy