⏣ General Metalworking

Where were you 10 years ago today

Couple of moments are burned in my brain like it happend a minute ago... I was serving detention with only Miss Douglas...

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posted by karltownsend.NOT

16 comments posted 14yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Why You Never Give Up Gun Ownership

Nice video making the case for the 2nd Amendment. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=5e1_1315691036 Over 170 million killed...

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posted by dav1936531

14 comments posted 14yrs posted by dav1936531

Spray on foam for a roof

What does that two element spray on foam cost for about 1,000 sf? Want to shoot the underside of the roof over my contai...

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posted by pittmanpirate

10 comments posted 14yrs posted by pittmanpirate

What does this mean?

As of late, I have encountered a new hug. It is done by two men. They shake hands, and one or both pulls the other pers...

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posted by pittmanpirate

10 comments posted 14yrs posted by pittmanpirate

An old movie that could have been made tomorrow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVh75ylAUXY&feature=share

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posted by pittmanpirate

1 comments posted 14yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Parts washer questions

What do you use in yours? What do you clean? How do you clean/replace what evaporates or is consumed? Steve, who is look...

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posted by pittmanpirate

15 comments posted 14yrs posted by pittmanpirate

bicycle survival

I suppose we all know that bicycles are far more economical to own and operate than motor vehicles, not that motors can...

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posted by bookburn

14 comments posted 14yrs posted by bookburn

Special purpose low-power air conditioning - metal involved!

I've asked a few people about this personally, but I'd like to throw it open to the larger group as well. I'm trying to...

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posted by cavelamb

51 comments posted 14yrs posted by cavelamb

OT: Tomato Plant problem

I have 6 tomato plants and am getting a fair yield but not as good as last year. BUT---one plant is 7' tall, trained on...

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posted by mars

13 comments posted 14yrs posted by mars

I hate it when I do this!

Today, I went to Vegas, and while there, picked up the unique carport stitcher screws I needed after not finding them a...

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posted by pittmanpirate

5 comments posted 14yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Why is parts washing solvent so expensive

I looked for parts washing solvent, and I am finding that it is a lot more expensive than other hydrocarbons like keros...

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posted by ignoramus5263

37 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus5263

Axles and Balance

I have a utility trailer , 5X8 with an expanded metal deck . This trailer tilts , as it was designed as primarily an AT...

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posted by snag_one

6 comments posted 14yrs posted by snag_one

How to set up for cutting extractor relief cuts on barrel breech?

I have a Rockwell 21-100 mill with a head that rotates side to side. The head on it's side will run into the table befo...

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posted by clarkmagnuson

4 comments posted 14yrs posted by clarkmagnuson

My new engine hoist

This is a 6,000 lbs capacity OTC 1814 crane, with electric hydraulic pump. http://www.amazon.com/OTC-1814-Capacity-Elec...

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posted by ignoramus3367

25 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus3367

Heavy Metal

I couldn't resist sharing this with you guys. http://www.wimp.com/smartcar/ -- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its...

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posted by ljaques

10 comments posted 14yrs posted by ljaques