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Dehumidifier Question

Had a dehumidifier given to me because "it overheats" . Inspecting the unit I find that the evap coil is icing - which...
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posted by snag_one
30 comments posted 13yrs posted by snag_one

Screw machines

I am just curious. Are screw machines completely obsolete technology, meaning that they cannot be used in a cost compet...
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posted by ignoramus30725
8 comments posted 13yrs posted by ignoramus30725

Threading in a turret lathe

I have a W&S #2 and I need to thread the stem on an End Brush (see link) to 1/4-20. The stem is about 1" long. I guess...
5 comments posted 13yrs
posted by Mars
5 comments posted 13yrs posted by Mars

Looking for 1 or 2 cheap fish finders (mountable)

Looking for LCD display fishfinders for the sailboats. (must include transponders) Age is of no concern. I just need so...
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posted by gunnerasch
4 comments posted 13yrs posted by gunnerasch

Do you speak Spanish?

I'm looking for a reliable Spanish speaking representative who can field all of our inquiries that come in speaking tha...
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posted by autodrill
3 comments posted 13yrs posted by autodrill

A thought provoking post on Facebook

"Since 2003,: 3,542 Americans have died in combat in the Iraq War 4,775 have died in Chicago murders" Some very interes...
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posted by gunnerasch
27 comments posted 13yrs posted by gunnerasch

Shop lights

I am so fed up with the fluorescent light fixtures in my shop. I am looking for replacements. Need 48" 4 tube fixtures...
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posted by gmasterman
8 comments posted 13yrs posted by gmasterman

Odd behavior of refractometer

Like a lot of shops I use a refractometer to measure the water soluble oil concentration in the coolant. Mixing up some...
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posted by etpm
9 comments posted 13yrs posted by etpm

Maybe a good weekend!

My son's off school Friday and Monday, my wife and I also took off work. We didn't go on a vacation this year to save s...
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posted by regor
10 comments posted 13yrs posted by regor

Dolphin cad/cam try before you buy offer

http://app.mailerlite.com/a0v1s4/198920339/j6i0/1217327269 Just hit my inbox. Don't know price or if this is legit site...
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posted by gmcduffee
1 comments posted 13yrs posted by gmcduffee

Filling a hole in a plate with weld material

I have a very nice 5x10x3/4" steel plate, out of which I am making an industrial welding table. The only problem, is th...
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posted by ignoramus28701
14 comments posted 13yrs posted by ignoramus28701

What is it? Set 514

http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Rob
33 comments posted 13yrs
posted by Rob_member
33 comments posted 13yrs posted by Rob_member