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Metal Brake Chicago BB2 - is this a good deal?

Hi all, We've been looking for a small metal brake for quite a while and stumbled across a Chicago BB2 (which appears t...

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posted by carla_xspamx

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grinders bite

A few days ago, I bought the first sanding disc for my high rpm Makita 4" grinder that I had bought in ten years. Just...

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posted by steveb

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TXT RUOK KWIM XXOO LUVU LOL

Very often, text messages will go through a cell phone, even when the voice channels are clogged. Try it! And when the...

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posted by cayoung61***spamblock

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Hurricane Sandy looks pretty bad

http://www.weather.com/newscenter/tropical/ Extraordinary storm, extremely serious threat Stu Ostro, Senior Meteorologi...

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posted by gunnerasch

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Anyone care to own an AVO meter?

Ive stumbled across a English made VOM meter.. "Universal AVO meter." Serial number indicates it was made in January of...

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posted by gunnerasch

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Anyone use these?

Opinions? How do they compare to a regular fibre disc? http://www.ebay.com/itm/220731058849?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_tr...

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posted by H.beal

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The Fight To Make It In The USA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAtE431xIOQ&feature=watch-vrec

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posted by jonbanquer

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Spot Welder

I've had several queries concerning my spot welder project. The below pics show a spot welder upgraded to include a wel...

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posted by karltownsend.NOT

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Right to Work" snark hunt

I noticed that the "Right to Work" controversy has come up again in another thread. As some of you know, one of my "hob...

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posted by gmcduffee

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How do vibratory feeders work?

I have a bunch of vibratory feeders from some factory that is being relocated to Mexico. I tried one, not really knowin...

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posted by ignoramus13803

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First Sale Doctrine

Oct. 18--If you've ever sold an old iPhone or made money off outgrown children's clothes, you're not alone. It's legal,...

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posted by H.Beal

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Saving on fuel

My company has, and uses, a few vehicles that consume comparatively a lot of fuel, such as a semi truck, six wheeler 26...

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posted by ignoramus21219

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Creating Jobs

FREEPORT, Ill. 10-26-2012 Bain Capital-owned Sensata plans to close the Freeport plant in December and outsource the pl...

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posted by H.beal

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Buck XMFR questions

Greetings all you AC Electrical Types, My shop is supplied with single phase juice (notice my proper use of technical t...

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posted by etpm

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VE Online Trading Post Sales

Please keep up the great work. I have recommended your website to many friends and know at least two people who have pu...

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posted by jenniferhudson92

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