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Maxair compressors

Looking at this compressor for fairly light usage: http://www.eaglecompressor.com/air_compressor_model.php?recordID=282...
7 comments posted 14yrs
posted by speffSNIP
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by speffSNIP

These kids need a good spanking?

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posted by cayoung61***spamblock
11 comments posted 14yrs posted by cayoung61***spamblock

What is it? Set 446

A new set has been posted on the web site: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Rob
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posted by rhvp65
30 comments posted 14yrs posted by rhvp65

Crack in air tank

I have a 30 gallon Dayton tank, about 25 years old. It developed a crack right next to where a leg is welded on. The ta...
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posted by Mars
14 comments posted 14yrs posted by Mars

Flood damage update

We now have a new wood floor in the living room and hall! Bare foot walking is still hazardous in the kitchen but new fl...
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posted by freesample
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by freesample

R2E4 top-end rebuild redux

Done! It was not fearsome, just took a while. About $800 worth of parts, including a new motor shaft. It's so quiet now...
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posted by lloydspinsidemindspring.com
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by lloydspinsidemindspring.com

The Millrite gets a new X-Axis power feed

My US Burke Millrite model MVI vertical mill (resembles a Bridgeport, but 2/3 the size) came with a X-Axis power feed,...
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posted by joegwinn
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by joegwinn

Close up of cutting steel

http://www.wimp.com/cuttingsteel/ Starts with mild steel and a 30 degree rake on HSS Some it is producing an ugly finish...
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posted by phamp
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by phamp

The CAD Multi-Core Processor Problem

Very shortly 12, 24, and 48-core processors will be common place. Most CAD systems can only use 1 core. I cover this iss...
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posted by jonbanquer
59 comments posted 14yrs posted by jonbanquer

Physics question (boiling in a vacuum)

I used mineral spirts to clean out my truck ac system. (flush) as well as follwed that with brake cleaner and then dry...
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posted by stryped1
25 comments posted 14yrs posted by stryped1

Craftsman Shredder/bagger?

I was at an estate sale yesterday and wound up with an 18" Craftsman "shredder/bagger" that seems to run fine, though i...
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posted by gunnerasch
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by gunnerasch

Joining brass and steel

A project of mine in the contemplative stage will probably require joining a piece of brass to a piece of steel (about...
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posted by mkoblic
15 comments posted 14yrs posted by mkoblic

Battery Powered Impact Wrench?

My son has been wanting a battery powered impact wrench (hence the subject line). He'd prefer one with Li-ion battery p...
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posted by jgandalf1
24 comments posted 14yrs posted by jgandalf1

Propane tanks

I have decided to make a bbq cooker out of a propane tank if I can find one of the appropriate size. A friend of mine o...
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posted by steveb
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by steveb