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Metalworking down under

Rather ingenious way to make a zip gun. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/10/08/australian-police-arrest-homemade-...
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posted by burkheimer
2 comments posted 12yrs posted by burkheimer

Tomato deluge

For the first time in years I have a bumper crop of tomatoes. The past three years I had to actually buy some! From gra...
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posted by tomgt
36 comments posted 12yrs posted by tomgt

Jackhammering a brick wall

As part of tomorrow's "removal" operation, I have to jackhammer a brick wall. This is done to facilitate removal of thr...
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posted by ignoramus10482
10 comments posted 12yrs posted by ignoramus10482

Split phase motor question

Tim said I should post this here also: I have an old split phase induction motor that runs quite well. Especially consi...
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posted by etpm
5 comments posted 12yrs posted by etpm

Ideas for removing key from shaft

I have a motor that has a keyed shaft, and I need to remove the key. The shaft is about 15mm diameter, the key is about...
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posted by seemywebsite
19 comments posted 12yrs posted by seemywebsite

repair MB for CNC control computer

My CNC control computer quit for the umpteenth time due to CPU overheat... The little plastic tabs that hold the coolin...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
5 comments posted 12yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Craiglist Mill Gloat

Not to exciting to you eastern boys but here in Idaho been looking for a decent mill for awhile. Found an older 5hp 10X...
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posted by user
9 comments posted 12yrs posted by user

wiring schematic

I need a wiring schmatic for a mitts and meril chipper with a ford 6cyl inline engine and alternator and electronic volt...
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posted by r.hoffman
0 comments posted 12yrs posted by r.hoffman

How to: Making a metal ring spacer

1948 Pontiac Hydramatic needs a spacer so I can install non-original seals between the transmission output shaft housin...
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posted by ivanvegvary
16 comments posted 12yrs posted by ivanvegvary

Small engine repair or trash?

Hi All, So at the beginning of the summer my brother had an old Murray rid ing lawn mover that he wanted to get rid of,...
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posted by ggherold
23 comments posted 12yrs posted by ggherold

Contact protecting coating?

I've just experienced a problem with my temperature controller, a Cal 9400, and I have helped a friend with a few Cal 9...
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posted by djb
10 comments posted 12yrs posted by djb

PING: Larry Jacques

So Larry, didja warch the video? thoughts? Eric
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posted by etpm
9 comments posted 12yrs posted by etpm

Kluber Grease vs Moly Kote BG20

I'm getting ready to reassemble a quill spindle, and I have two choice for grease. The guy who sent me the spindle sent...
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posted by none
12 comments posted 12yrs posted by none

Crimp vs Swage

Not sure if you're still looking for links but I just bought from this site and they had what I needed. If not, hope thi...
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posted by John Stone
1 comments posted 12yrs posted by John Stone