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angle grinder suggestion

Are there any favorite 4.5" non-chinese angle grinders (or something that doesn't have gears, bearings and motor windin...
19 comments posted 12yrs
posted by presence
19 comments posted 12yrs posted by presence

When is a flap disc worn out?

I have a flap disc for my 4-1/2" grinder. It has stopped grinding because the grit is gone on the exposed flap. I thoug...
2 comments posted 12yrs
posted by BobEngelhardt
2 comments posted 12yrs posted by BobEngelhardt

What is it? Set 536

I need some help with 3130 this week: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Larger images: http://imgur.com/a/Rpeu8 Rob
30 comments posted 12yrs
posted by Rob_member
30 comments posted 12yrs posted by Rob_member

Sorta MR - Looking for Small Engine Parts

This is sort of metalworking related because I'm about to *make* the flywheel rather than keep searching... But I'm loo...
4 comments posted 12yrs
posted by autodrill
4 comments posted 12yrs posted by autodrill

6061 Aluminum Flat Bar - WARPED

I've been using a lot of 1/2 thick aluminum bar stock for making parts the last few years. Most of it I buy online from...
6 comments posted 12yrs
posted by none
6 comments posted 12yrs posted by none

wieght of Mazak M4

I need to know how much a Mazak M4 weighs: http://www.usedmachineryauctions.com/cgi-bin/mnlist.cgi?usedmachinery32/152 A...
14 comments posted 12yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
14 comments posted 12yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Bolts and vibes and red loctite

OK , so here's what I got . I have an older 18" Poulan Wild Thing chainsaw . It has an angle plate between the carb and...
15 comments posted 12yrs
posted by snag_one
15 comments posted 12yrs posted by snag_one

Gold Plating Plastic

Is there an affordable way to DIY gold plate plastic? Needs to be gold plating, can be stingy, ok to use some kind of b...
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posted by joncansuckit
20 comments posted 12yrs posted by joncansuckit

lathe powr-kraft model trt-2020

I have this lathe it 12"x 36". Model TRT-2020. I want to make sure if I have the accessories and parts for it to operat...
5 comments posted 12yrs
posted by paul
5 comments posted 12yrs posted by paul

Stick Welding with inverter welder and 5 kW generator

I would like to have the ability to weld off-site, without the need to buy a dedicated engine welder. I have a Thermal...
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posted by ignoramus15036
11 comments posted 12yrs posted by ignoramus15036

Daylight Savings Time

Don't fergit to get up at 2am and change your clock. In fact, if you want to do it right, wait until 3:30am, after ever...
2 comments posted 12yrs
posted by guvbob2003
2 comments posted 12yrs posted by guvbob2003

Old South Bend guy

Jim, Thanks for the reply. I finally got that sucker out. It was just as I thought......the nut is just a slip fit thru...
1 comments posted 12yrs
posted by Sid Gammon
1 comments posted 12yrs posted by Sid Gammon

Thanks for all the replys

Hi all.......again, Thanks for all the answers to my post. I do have the book recommended, 'How to Run a Lathe'. I shou...
2 comments posted 12yrs
posted by Sid Gammon
2 comments posted 12yrs posted by Sid Gammon