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how are preformed hoses made?

im curious how rubber prebent hoses are made.
8 comments posted 14yrs
posted by litchy
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by litchy

bending titanium 5/32" rod - can I use a torch?

I have a silly project that I need a few kinds of bent-wire pieces (S-hooks, loops and the like) for. I had some 1/2"-O...
8 comments posted 14yrs
posted by dcimper
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by dcimper

Red threadlocker - stronger than torque specs?

I'm thinking about using the red threadlocker (the "permanent" type) on a fastener to avoid flashing off the zinc coati...
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posted by jonSPAMMENOTdanniken
18 comments posted 14yrs posted by jonSPAMMENOTdanniken

Vertical Mill - $300 Craigslist

If you look carefully at the one photo, I think the badge on the machine head says Index. It's in Reading, PA. They're...
118 comments posted 14yrs
posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET
118 comments posted 14yrs posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET

What is it? Set 428

Hopefully someone will be able to answer the second item in this set: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Rob
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posted by rhvp65
31 comments posted 14yrs posted by rhvp65

Chevy Kodiak dumptruck gasoline problems

I have a Chevy Kodiak dump truck that I am trying to fix. Pictures of the truck and carburetor are here: http://igor.ch...
68 comments posted 14yrs
posted by ignoramus10095
68 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus10095

USPS Smartpost Insurance Scam

FedEx Smartpost USPS Insurance Fraud Scam Buyer Beware Alert FedEx Smartpost is so slow. It usually takes 8 to 9 days t...
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posted by juanb3146
22 comments posted 14yrs posted by juanb3146

It Lives Again! 50000 ton press

Mentioned in the article about machines that made the jet age is a 50000 to press. This machine has just been returned...
2 comments posted 14yrs
posted by etpm
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by etpm

The machines that made the Jet Age

The machines that made the Jet Age http://boingboing.net/2012/02/13/machines.html Well, one of the many- giant forging...
9 comments posted 14yrs
posted by spamTHISbrp
9 comments posted 14yrs posted by spamTHISbrp

Parting out a Monarch C series 16 inch lathe?

I am just wondering about something. As I mentioned earlier, I am buying three machines (Axelson lathe, Monarch 16 inch...
8 comments posted 14yrs
posted by ignoramus17548
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus17548

WTB: High pressure pump

See my thread on gundrilling. Gundrills are cheap on eBay. Found the size i needed the first day and bought two. I'll g...
4 comments posted 14yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Gundrilling 101

I have a need for several 0.350" holes 10.5" deep in 4140 rod... Been looking to buy something close, no joy so far. I...
25 comments posted 14yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
25 comments posted 14yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Atlas Lathe

I was offered an Atlas lathe the other day for $50. The owner said that there were two damaged gears. He is supposed to...
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posted by mike.terrell
62 comments posted 14yrs posted by mike.terrell