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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...
20 comments posted 12yrs
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

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?...
12 comments posted 12yrs
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...
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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