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Curious about heat when grinding

Hi, I've recently been grinding a lot of toolbits after a long hiatus from mach ining. One thing that crops up in my mi...

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posted by robanzellotti

3 comments posted 12yrs posted by robanzellotti

Hydraulic problem followup

I found out where to put the pressure gauge and what the pressure is supposed to be on the Case backhoe. 2200 PSI max....

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posted by etpm

37 comments posted 12yrs posted by etpm

Wrote a little expose on how to cut cast iron with 6010

I hope that some people will find it useful when they find this little guide.

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posted by ignoramus27759

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Anyone Have Any Experience with Multiplaz Welder/Cutter?

This surfaced here a couple of years ago: http://www.multiplaz.com/about There was considerable skepticism at the time....

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posted by gwhite

12 comments posted 12yrs posted by gwhite

note from Don

Life lurches on as a denizen of Old Fart Farms. feistiest. OT is occupational therapy, PT is physical therapy. I about...

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posted by karltownsend.NOT

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Government Liquiddation web site

Interesting site, in Chambersburg, PA they are selling 14 rough terrian forklifts, 4 have less than 50 hours on them an...

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posted by rbraun333

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What is it? Set 551

I need some help with 3217, 3219, and 3220 in this week's set: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Larger images: http://imgur....

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posted by Rob_member

32 comments posted 12yrs posted by Rob_member

AC unit blows cap

Why would an apartments central AC units compressors run cap blow up & start fire of wiring? a tenants AC went down & th...

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posted by notmcguyver

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Bought an interesting machine

Plenty of good stuff in it, I hope. http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=7838012 i

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posted by ignoramus28291

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What you can do with scrap metal

Truly amazing stuff. http://boingboing.net/2014/06/24/the-incredible-scrap-metal-wel.html

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posted by ignoramus15345

12 comments posted 12yrs posted by ignoramus15345

Workin' down Unda

Didn't take long to find work down here once I decided 'vacation' was over. Put together a resume and stopped by the la...

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posted by janders1957

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OT Satelite dish questions

I have a dish network satellite it says turbo HD on it. This weekend, my to wer fell over, which had this dish on it as...

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posted by stryped1

3 comments posted 12yrs posted by stryped1

Minimize burrs drilling Aluminum

I have a production opportunity that involves drilling 1/2" and 3/8" through holes in 2"x 2" x1/8" square Aluminum tube...

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posted by Mars

10 comments posted 12yrs posted by Mars

Ping Don Foreman

Not sure if you still read this group Don...... If you do how about telling us all what you have been up to. I always en...

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posted by null

27 comments posted 12yrs posted by null

Twistlock on Craigslist

100 TWIST LOCK RECEPTACLES HBL4560 NEMA L6-15 ELECTRICAL ELECTRICIANS. (Orange) image 1image 2image 3 canal at sail (go...

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posted by gunnerasch

2 comments posted 12yrs posted by gunnerasch