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gatling gun

Anyone know what it's worth? $100,000 or so? Anywhere to get plans to make one? How much on these things are castings?...
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posted by rbraun333
12 comments posted 12yrs posted by rbraun333

gluing (delicate) to anodized aluminum

I have a camera with no lens-thread at the outboard end. I think I can glue on a bit that will give me one. On the lens...
3 comments posted 12yrs
posted by me
3 comments posted 12yrs posted by me

What is it? Set 535

I need some help with 3122 and 3126 in this week's set: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Larger images: http://imgur.com/a/D...
33 comments posted 12yrs
posted by Rob_member
33 comments posted 12yrs posted by Rob_member

Carbon arc welding

Anybody have experience with single-carbon-arc welding on steel? I gather it was the first arc welding process develope...
31 comments posted 12yrs
posted by bp
31 comments posted 12yrs posted by bp

Best deals on aluminum cutting end mills

I need to get some 1/4" and 3/8" shank aluminum end mills. I looked at Enco and I have a feeling they used to be cheaper...
20 comments posted 12yrs
posted by ignoramus15698
20 comments posted 12yrs posted by ignoramus15698

Anybody got a desoldering station collecting dust?

Just busted my last tip for my Edsy Soldapullt..and before I order another one..was wondering if anyone had a usable ol...
7 comments posted 12yrs
posted by gunnerasch
7 comments posted 12yrs posted by gunnerasch

Proper work attire

For people who do thier best work under pressure. http://mobile.theverge.com/2014/2/28/5456918/exosuit-is-a-submarine-yo...
1 comments posted 12yrs
posted by H.Beal
1 comments posted 12yrs posted by H.Beal

Thank God for the internet!

(From my Dad) Thank God for the internet.......how else could a guy correct http://www.youtube.com/embed/iDnEkFSMRik?rel...
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posted by gunnerasch
10 comments posted 12yrs posted by gunnerasch

I wonder who make this?

http://cheezburger.com/7927681280
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posted by mike.terrell
6 comments posted 12yrs posted by mike.terrell

Virtual metalworking - Bitcoin mining

Has anyone tried mining bitcoins? It sounds like fun and a good way to heat your home or shop.
17 comments posted 12yrs
posted by Mars
17 comments posted 12yrs posted by Mars

Need a chainsaw?

You guys have to check this out! What a way to put together a chain saw, eih? ;>)} phil http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=6...
23 comments posted 12yrs
posted by pkangas
23 comments posted 12yrs posted by pkangas

TIG welding 12L14

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge4MhOYKEHs&feature=em-subs_digest I always thought this was impossible. Granted, he say...
1 comments posted 12yrs
posted by rangerssuck
1 comments posted 12yrs posted by rangerssuck

OT: Nice Bug-Out Vehicle

http://tinyurl.com/kr4rndq Mercenary's Bends 6x6 But you could live on a MOG, my fave offroad veHickle. Not this M35-A3...
0 comments posted 12yrs
posted by ljaques
0 comments posted 12yrs posted by ljaques

Giant Paperweight

I have been looking and looking and looking and I just can't find anything for Pulse MIG under $3K + $1k add-on except...
6 comments posted 12yrs
posted by none
6 comments posted 12yrs posted by none

What is it? Set 534

I need some help with 3116 in this week's set: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Larger images: http://imgur.com/gallery/yHDQ...
25 comments posted 12yrs
posted by Rob_member
25 comments posted 12yrs posted by Rob_member