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OT: Heat pump compressor

I'll bet this is the last problem I have with this heat pump! The compressor seems locked. I've had to replace the dual...
8 comments posted 13yrs
posted by Mars
8 comments posted 13yrs posted by Mars

temporary rust protection

Are there any favorite oily things I can apply to things like lathe chucks that will keep them from rusting but not req...
14 comments posted 13yrs
posted by presence
14 comments posted 13yrs posted by presence

3phase motor running on one phase

Hi. I have 11kw 3 phase motor controlled by variable frequency drive ( siemens micromaster). The drive can be powered w...
14 comments posted 13yrs
posted by hubler
14 comments posted 13yrs posted by hubler

Outa here for awhile

No significant metal comment. Will check back after the elections.
49 comments posted 13yrs
posted by jstewart
49 comments posted 13yrs posted by jstewart

Anybody need any 3ph twist lock power connectors?

Going the the (4) milk cartons filled with twist lock 3ph power connectors and pulled out what I need here at the homes...
2 comments posted 13yrs
posted by gunnerasch
2 comments posted 13yrs posted by gunnerasch

Birth pains joke

A married couple went to have their baby delivered. Upon their arrival, the doctor said he had invented a new machine t...
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posted by cayoung61***spamblock
0 comments posted 13yrs posted by cayoung61***spamblock

"Air Hammer Quick Release Chisel Holder"

Such as this one: http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/air-tool-accessories/air-hammer-quick-release-chisel-holder-66...
0 comments posted 13yrs
posted by bobengelhardt
0 comments posted 13yrs posted by bobengelhardt

What is it? Set 461

http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Rob
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posted by rhvp65
23 comments posted 13yrs posted by rhvp65

Pete C / Don N - Paper

I think it was one of you two who told me about using a sheet of paper for a non-slip interface between flat metal obje...
2 comments posted 13yrs
posted by none
2 comments posted 13yrs posted by none

Marines with no live ammo

Oct 02, 2012 One of the guys on the radio says that the Marines who responded to the bombing in Cairo were not "permitt...
23 comments posted 13yrs
posted by cayoung61***spamblock
23 comments posted 13yrs posted by cayoung61***spamblock

A good day with a gun hater

I thought I'd copy this email to RCM. guess who its from Karl Sunday 30 Sept 2012 was a splendidly gorgeous autumn day...
36 comments posted 13yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
36 comments posted 13yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Anyone want any NOS phone jacks?

Going through the cargo container and found a bunch of phone jacks. I think there are 12 or so Levitron WHITE 4 cond fl...
0 comments posted 13yrs
posted by gunnerasch
0 comments posted 13yrs posted by gunnerasch

power control

I'm lining up my winter shop projects already... I plan to upgrade a horrible fright 220 volt spot welder with a weld t...
27 comments posted 13yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
27 comments posted 13yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Practical Machinist Website

Sorry for the Off-Politics Post. Has anyone tried to get to the PracticalMachinist.com website for the last few days? I...
6 comments posted 13yrs
posted by 3t3d
6 comments posted 13yrs posted by 3t3d