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case trimmer

I'm getting ready for a reloading party... I don't own a case trimmer. I'm thinking use my lathe. Build a "U" shape tro...
28 comments posted 14yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
28 comments posted 14yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

User manual for old Samco Inverter

I've been given a Samco-V VVF SVS 352 inverter that I want to use to drive a lathe, but I've had no luck in finding a u...
0 comments posted 14yrs
posted by binswood
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by binswood

Update on driving a semi tractor

I have been practicing and driving my semi tractor almost every day recently. Not much time every day, but I usually ma...
92 comments posted 14yrs
posted by ignoramus6107
92 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus6107

Good deal on 12 V drill at local megastore (USA)

Lowe's has the Bosch 12-Volt 3/8" cordless drill (PS31-2A) for $99 plus tax. I guess its nationwide. I want one because...
24 comments posted 14yrs
posted by jdoe
24 comments posted 14yrs posted by jdoe

OT: Which shop?

...can increase its prices by 25% across the board without anyone noticing or complaining? Michael Koblic, Campbell Rive...
3 comments posted 14yrs
posted by mkoblic
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by mkoblic

Neat contraption

--I think the guy made these; if they were available somewhere I'd get some: http://www.mikeestee.com/portfolio/projects...
2 comments posted 14yrs
posted by steamer
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by steamer

chromium nitrate

I'm looking for a few lbs. of chromium nitrate. its used in parkerizing solution for parking guns. I'm making my own co...
11 comments posted 14yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
11 comments posted 14yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

What is it? Set 430

Just posted this week's set: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Rob
27 comments posted 14yrs
posted by rhvp65
27 comments posted 14yrs posted by rhvp65

Bogus MSC survey -- beware

Many of us purchase from MSC. I just got an e-mail purporting to be from MSC, and asking me to take part in a survey. S...
1 comments posted 14yrs
posted by BPdnicholsBP
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by BPdnicholsBP

Revisiting chainsaws

Back in 2005 there was a lonnnngggg thread about chainsaws: the good, the bad, and the ugly. I don't want to re-do that...
0 comments posted 14yrs
posted by bobengelhardt
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by bobengelhardt

Right angle cordless drill with a clutch?

I need a right angle cordless drill that has a clutch. I heard that Mikita might have had a 1/2 inch version, but don't...
12 comments posted 14yrs
posted by jdoe
12 comments posted 14yrs posted by jdoe

Kinda OT: Specialty Bolts

I occasionally have the need for some of these bolt styles. Can anyone direct me to a manufacturer or wholesaler? Thank...
13 comments posted 14yrs
posted by ljaques
13 comments posted 14yrs posted by ljaques

Bonds

I am embarking on a new business venture. It is international in scope. What it is basically, is to provide goods and s...
0 comments posted 14yrs
posted by steveb
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by steveb