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Lincoln wire-matic 255 feed/speed problem

We have a Lincoln wire-matic 255 mig welder. Lately it has developed a problem, as follows: when the operator presses a...
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posted by ignoramus22591
1 comments posted 12yrs posted by ignoramus22591

Why use a contactor?

A friend (in USA) with a 220v, 1-phase horizontal bandsaw in his home machine shop wants to replace the 1/4 hp motor wi...
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posted by invalid
45 comments posted 12yrs posted by invalid

Metal 3D printed gun

Metalworking! http://www.pcworld.com/article/2062246/worlds-first-3d-printed-metal-gun-blows-through-50-rounds.html Roge...
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posted by regor
2 comments posted 12yrs posted by regor

OT: Gieger Counters and such

I'm surprised at the low price of Geiger counters lately. Pocket models go for $200 now. http://tinyurl.com/mtr8j56 htt...
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posted by ljaques
4 comments posted 12yrs posted by ljaques

4th axis Dolphin CAD/CAM

Not for Jon Banquer Just had an email announcing Dolphin 4th axis cad/cam hit my in box. If interested goto http://app....
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posted by gmcduffee
0 comments posted 12yrs posted by gmcduffee

What is it? Set 527

I need some help with the first two items this week: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Larger images: http://imgur.com/a/2H0z...
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posted by Rob_member
44 comments posted 12yrs posted by Rob_member

Planishing Hammer Basics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK0oGJEf1Hk
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posted by go
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TIG with Miller Bobcar

I have wanted to experiment with Tig. I have a miller Bobcat 225+. Can I ju st purchase an air cooled TIG torch and a b...
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posted by stryped1
7 comments posted 12yrs posted by stryped1

OT: follow-up on SNAP/food stamp thread

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHug0AIhVoQ The food stamp discussion caused me to research the topic in depth, and expa...
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posted by gmcduffee
1 comments posted 12yrs posted by gmcduffee

Craigslist

Can one put up a nation wide search on Craigslist? And go to "best of craigslist" on bottom left. Some seriously funny s...
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posted by snuffy
4 comments posted 12yrs posted by snuffy

Long Toilet Bolts

I have the need for some 4-1/2" long brass toilet bolts to hold a toilet down on a custom plywood pedestal. This is a c...
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posted by ljaques
11 comments posted 12yrs posted by ljaques

Angle grinder adapter to larger spindle

I made an large spindle adapter for a couple of my small spindle angle grinders, then found that you can buy them. It's...
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posted by spaco
3 comments posted 12yrs posted by spaco