⏣ General Metalworking

Brass Score !

I've been working for a local contractor part time , and this week we've been basically gutting a house for rehab . Amo...

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posted by snag_one

2 comments posted 11yrs posted by snag_one

Way to mix concrete without a cement mixer

I have some projects at home for which I am wanting to make my own concrete with Portland cement, gravel, sand, and of...

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posted by stryped1

33 comments posted 11yrs posted by stryped1

South Bend 10k reverse bracket removal

I'd like to R&R the spindle on my South Bend 10k to inspect the bearings, wicks and oil return holes. Common wisdom sug...

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posted by bp

2 comments posted 11yrs posted by bp

Intsresting Uddeholm knife/spring steel

A company gave me two crates of steel plates. Each is about 1mm thick and about 8x16" in size (approximately). All of t...

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posted by ignoramus13381

6 comments posted 11yrs posted by ignoramus13381

Lathe Tool Sharpening?

I've had a HF mini-lathe for decades, but never used it much. Picked up most of a Unimat DB-200. Got the bug to make th...

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posted by ham789

17 comments posted 11yrs posted by ham789

Protecting PVC rod in 3 jaw lathe chuck

Gents what is the best way to protect some 20mm / ~3/4" PVC rod in a 3 jaw chuck. I don't have any collets, just the 3 j...

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posted by ob

3 comments posted 11yrs posted by ob

Ping - "What is it"

Hey gentlemen, I thought Rob H was having a few weeks off from his "what is it" posts but it seems like quite a while h...

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posted by ob

2 comments posted 11yrs posted by ob

New use for a riding mower

Now, with my discovery, you can use your riding mower to find valuable chains hidden in the long grass! Valued at $49.9...

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posted by etpm

26 comments posted 11yrs posted by etpm

"Y D" marking on flat head cpa screw?

Flat head hex socket cap screws, 1/2" coarse thread, black finish. What, if anything, should the marking on the head, "...

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posted by mds

15 comments posted 11yrs posted by mds

Can't buy what I need

http://www.mwdropbox.com/dropbox/ISX-Pulley-front.jpg http://www.mwdropbox.com/dropbox/ISX-Pulley-side.jpg Water pump p...

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posted by vrgolf

3 comments posted 11yrs posted by vrgolf

DIY High Speed Spindle update (LONG)

Greetings All, I posted some questions a while back about making a high speed spindle for doing engraving work. I envis...

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posted by etpm

5 comments posted 11yrs posted by etpm

WELCOME - Enco Shipping Code

I just did a search and placed an order for some shop supplies. It looks like WELCOME is the current free shipping code...

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posted by none

0 comments posted 11yrs posted by none

New laser magazine

It's out today -- our new online magazine called _Shop Floor Lasers_. If you're into anything involving laser-beam cutt...

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posted by huntres23

7 comments posted 11yrs posted by huntres23

stress/strain in my torque wrench--please check

I was checking out my torque wrench. I measure it to be 429mm between the pivots, and made out of a 12.4mm steel rod, t...

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posted by przemek

7 comments posted 11yrs posted by przemek

Small block chevy cast block weld

Need to weld a broken starter mount tab (outside hole) on a SBC block. Hole is way beyond using a thread insert Fairly...

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posted by user

11 comments posted 11yrs posted by user