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Mini gloat

Well it's not the most highly-desired piece of metalworking equipment, and it's certainly not the biggest bonus per pou...
16 comments posted 14yrs
posted by jonSPAMdanniken
16 comments posted 14yrs posted by jonSPAMdanniken

What is it? Set 463

http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Rob
39 comments posted 14yrs
posted by rhvp65
39 comments posted 14yrs posted by rhvp65

Experience with pallet jack

I was phone interviewing one guy today for an open position. I asked what experience he has and with what. He told me th...
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posted by ignoramus4933
10 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus4933

OT internet site blocked

I make a fair number of purchases from an internet site that suddenly quit working for me https://centerfiresystems.com...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
56 comments posted 14yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

My Economy car problem

I got a 2002 Ford Escort a little over a year ago, bought it with 84k miles, now has 111k miles. Engine failed last Wed...
24 comments posted 14yrs
posted by regor
24 comments posted 14yrs posted by regor

OT-Your taxes at work

A123 Systems Inc., a Waltham-based maker of lithium-ion batteries, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federa...
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posted by H.Beal
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by H.Beal

Baking soda for blasting?

I see baking soda used in various places for allegedly non abrasive cleaning as in air blasting. Is this really effecti...
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posted by charlie
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by charlie

Rather interesting stats on handguns and CCW

http://washingtonexaminer.com/gao-america-has-118-million-pistols-8-million-conceal-carry-permits/article/2503253#.UHxr...
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posted by gunnerasch
33 comments posted 14yrs posted by gunnerasch

Fun with spammers

I am constantly getting emails from outfits in China pitching mold making services. Probably because prototype and desi...
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posted by janders1957
12 comments posted 14yrs posted by janders1957

Anyone out there interested in this opportunity?

(REPOSTING - Original post never showed up on my server) It's not in my range of products: The customer specializes in...
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posted by autodrill
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by autodrill

Sharp meter leads

I just got the meter leads I ordered. They have a very fine point that is very sharp. They will be very useful to test...
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posted by mike.terrell
10 comments posted 14yrs posted by mike.terrell

A QED question

I was watching a lecture about QED given by Richard Feynman. Part of the lecture was about the reflection of light. Thi...
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posted by etpm
9 comments posted 14yrs posted by etpm

OT bought an economical car

A while ago, I mentioned that my pick-up truck, while very comfortable and capable, was a fuel hog. Since I have to dri...
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posted by ignoramus28557
36 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus28557

time to buy a lathe

I'm in need of upgrading my big lathe... "The Kid" volunteered to take the old one, so at least I have room. I used a l...
8 comments posted 14yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT