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Mill parts

I'm in need of help finding a part for my bench top mill , RF45 clone . It's the same as the Grizzly G0484 and they sho...
11 comments posted 1yr
posted by Snag_one
11 comments posted 1yr posted by Snag_one

OT: Marlin Spike

Is there a way to put a marlin spike loop mid span in a section of twisted rope without tying a knot in it? Back in the...
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posted by none
7 comments posted 1yr posted by none

1991 ranger brake problem

While checking and cleaning the brakes I was interrupted and on returning I pushed the brake pedal by hand without a re...
43 comments posted 1yr
posted by muratlanne
43 comments posted 1yr posted by muratlanne

Small cyclone separator bins

Apologies if this is considered off topic, but maybe a shop worker knows where to find what I'm looking for. For severa...
29 comments posted 1yr
posted by bp
29 comments posted 1yr posted by bp

Machining Aluminum Dry

First off let me emphasize I firmly believe based on hearsay, direct knowledge, experience, and the opinions of experts...
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posted by none
4 comments posted 1yr posted by none

Speaking of Bang For Your Buck

Some years back Grizzly advertised a wood and metal vertical bandsaw. The title said 3 phase, but when I read it the th...
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5 comments posted 1yr posted by none

structural repairs

In the morning I go in for long awaited back surgery. Been an issue for about 20 years but I finally decided to have so...
7 comments posted 2yrs
posted by clare
7 comments posted 2yrs posted by clare

The 1 Inch Belt Grinder Solution

As I have mentioned I used the 1x30 Harbor Freight belt grinder for years. I could have just bought another one and fin...
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posted by none
5 comments posted 2yrs posted by none

Yet Another New Machine

I might not be allowed to talk about it here though. Except for setting it up it probably won't see much metalworking....
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posted by none
13 comments posted 2yrs posted by none

408 Stroker 351

Among the the things my dad left behind is an 82 Bronco that he reported was parked with low oil pressure. I talked wit...
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posted by none
2 comments posted 2yrs posted by none

Successful Transplant !

I picked up the truck axle today ... Got it bolted into place before my back started complaining . It has a right to co...
31 comments posted 2yrs
posted by Snag_one
31 comments posted 2yrs posted by Snag_one

Jib Crane - Dumb Ideas - Other Stuff

I admit I waste some of my free time perusing social media. An MSC ad appeared in one of my feeds showing a jib crane s...
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posted by none
2 comments posted 2yrs posted by none

Using A Lathe To Install a Goose Neck Hitch

After drilling a giant hole int he bed of my new truck I decided I wanted to hit the freshly raw aluminum surface with...
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14 comments posted 2yrs posted by none

FWIW first welding job, 2 years on (2025 Update)

Hello all A for what it's worth... Actually 2~1/2 years since ali. GMAW job. First local job since arriving in Cornwall...
31 comments posted 2yrs
posted by null
31 comments posted 2yrs posted by null

Jackery 400

Harbor Freight and Home Depot offers a Jackery 400, which doesn't appear on Jackery's website. While I can assemble a c...
17 comments posted 2yrs
posted by muratlanne
17 comments posted 2yrs posted by muratlanne