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posted by gmcduffee

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Should I buy Another semi truck?

I just want to hear some words of wisdom. I have one semi tractor right now (and a few semi trailers). What I have is a...

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posted by ignoramus6145

54 comments posted 12yrs posted by ignoramus6145

GM Ignition Switch Problem

This video by Machine Design magazine shows what is wrong. The detent plunger was too short and it's spring too weak to...

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posted by jwisniaDUMPTHIS

8 comments posted 12yrs posted by jwisniaDUMPTHIS

It Might Ship As Early as Today - HA!

It Might Ship As Early as Today Ok, does anybody in the machinery business ever really mean it when they say that? If t...

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posted by none

9 comments posted 12yrs posted by none

Protecting Finish in Mill Vise?

I have a small part I need to modify slightly. It is steel, but with a polished finish, and I don't want to scratch it...

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posted by gwhite

16 comments posted 12yrs posted by gwhite

What is it? Set 545

I need some help with 3183 in this week's set: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Larger images: http://imgur.com/gallery/IGyz...

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posted by Rob_member

19 comments posted 12yrs posted by Rob_member

Non medical questions during medical exams

It is getting ridiculous. A friend of mine said they asked him if he had any guns in his house. He refused, and said he...

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posted by snuffy

7 comments posted 12yrs posted by snuffy

Ceramic stems to work in place of 3/8L washers Where?

The shower and tub Price Pfister three handle valve that is 'old' and it seems that washers and seats never last more t...

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posted by nomaill

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Repairing stripped metric sheetmetal threads

Machine screw (measures 2.8 mm outside diam: is this a 3 mm screw?) mates with tapped hole in steel sheet metal (about...

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posted by bespoke

10 comments posted 12yrs posted by bespoke

Trailer tires

I need five 235/16 tires for my trailer. It has tandem axles. It will be carrying about 5,000# max on two 3500# axles....

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posted by snuffy

6 comments posted 12yrs posted by snuffy

how to change original bridgeport feed to new servo unit

I have an old Bridgeport machine 1968 1hp with the old style feed for the table .I'ts to slow at 9 1/2 ipm I want to cha...

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posted by tinker 3936

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Tool rolls for wrenches?

Ive finally worn out my HF and HD tool bags. I use 2 bags..one for ASA, one for Metric tools and both have sprung leaks...

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posted by gunnerasch

23 comments posted 12yrs posted by gunnerasch

table feed

I have 1968 Bridgeport 1hp with original table feed to slow at 9 1/2 inches per minute,as I only work plastics,will I ha...

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posted by tinker3936

0 comments posted 12yrs posted by tinker3936

Black Helicopter

A black helicopter just flew over my house (seriously). Should I be worried?

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posted by rangerssuck

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OT - electrical wiring question

I have a copy of the NEC, but I know that I NEVER find the answer there. RCM, on the other hand, is sure to have it. Ca...

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posted by BobEngelhardt

7 comments posted 12yrs posted by BobEngelhardt