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OT: Weed Killer

Some kind person posted a link on inexpensive bulk weed killer. I lost the link. Could someone repost it please?
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posted by Mars
13 comments posted 13yrs posted by Mars

What is it? Set 506

I need some help with the fifth one this week: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Rob
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posted by Rob_member
33 comments posted 13yrs posted by Rob_member

File mfgr recommendation

I need to buy some new files for handsaw sharpening and I'm looking for recommendations. Nicholson used to be good but...
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posted by bogus
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Ping: Joe Auto-Drill

Greetings Joe, I have used DRAPs in the past on aluminum sheet up to .187" thick. I drove them with a Procunier tapping...
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posted by etpm
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Absolutely fascinating photos

http://kurioso.es/english-2/twelve-black-and-white-photographs-that-dont-tell-the-whole-story/ http://kurioso.es/englis...
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posted by gunnerasch
0 comments posted 13yrs posted by gunnerasch

Electrical Calculation Question (Academic)

Hi all, A couple of neighbors were bickering about this. Lets say there is a 100' extension cord (with metal copper con...
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posted by spam
11 comments posted 13yrs posted by spam

OT: fixing plaster wall

Remodeling the kitchen. (oh joy). Removed formica backsplash behind sink. Peeled, scraped old adhesive. Have some big a...
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posted by fusion640
4 comments posted 13yrs posted by fusion640

Anyone need a 64t gear?

Boston Gear 4.5" diameter .5" width .75" center hole 64 tooth I found 4 of these in a box Id not opened in years. Make m...
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posted by gunnerasch
3 comments posted 13yrs posted by gunnerasch

Things that tick me off - sorta on topic!

#1... Losing my access to newsgroups because Teranews is nearly impossible to communicate with (but they are free!) and...
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posted by AutoDrill
0 comments posted 13yrs posted by AutoDrill

dalton lathe

Hi there recently a family member past away and I've been clearing out his workshop and come across a 1914 Dalton Lathe...
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posted by Luke
4 comments posted 13yrs posted by Luke

CNC mill limit switch

I need to replace a limit switch, honeywell 5XE1 written on the part. I see two ebay offers http://tinyurl.com/my9tzj6 h...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
10 comments posted 13yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Cracked cast iron frame

I bought a small press in a junk shop for $20. I mounted it on a 2x6 and let it collect dust for a year before I starte...
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posted by mkoblic
32 comments posted 13yrs posted by mkoblic

Joining Stainless Wire

In another group I read joining two round pieces of stainless wire often co mes up in conversation. End to end, side by...
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posted by alarm_wizard
13 comments posted 13yrs posted by alarm_wizard