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What is it? Set 405

I could use some assistance with the last item in this set: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Rob
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posted by rhvp65
26 comments posted 14yrs posted by rhvp65

Baffling economics of metal sales

Not so long ago there was a thread about cutting circular shapes out of plate steel. The cheapest solution was stamping...
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posted by mkoblic
10 comments posted 14yrs posted by mkoblic

I need to buy a 3 jaw adjust true chuck

Anyone have good pointers to where I can get a 6" scroll chuck with an adjustable back plate? I know Buck makes one, I'...
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posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom
31 comments posted 14yrs posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom

Enco Sales flyers

I haven't seen one for 3 or 4 months. Anyone else stop getting them? I've made plenty of orders the last year.
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posted by jstewart
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by jstewart

Logan lathe in Seattle $275

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/tls/2585573111.html Don't know anything about this machine or seller but seems like a...
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posted by piezoguy2
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by piezoguy2

Panel saw plan or idea?

I would really like to have a panel saw at home but they are costly. Has anybody seen plans? I don't need fancy, just t...
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posted by mars
13 comments posted 14yrs posted by mars

Cable lift capacity

I was given two gear drive (manual) basketball goal lifters. They consist of two gears, one on a drive spindle and one...
2 comments posted 14yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Teflon for Sale or Trade

I have more virgin electrical grade PTFE Teflon round rod than I'll ever use. Lots of 1-1/2, 2, and 2-1/2 dia; some lar...
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posted by news
16 comments posted 14yrs posted by news

Sieg mini-mill CNC conversion

Conversion uses ubiquitous 5/8" ballscrews and ballnuts. However, there should be enough off the beaten path that the h...
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posted by oparr
12 comments posted 14yrs posted by oparr

Used Albrecht keyless chuck repaired

I recently bought a used 0-3mm (0-1/8 in) keyless Albrecht chuck, mainly for use as a handheld pin vice. It turned very...
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posted by joegwinn
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by joegwinn

Rolled Wide edges?

Basically, how to? Rolled wire edges on thin aluminum sheet?
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posted by cavelamb
15 comments posted 14yrs posted by cavelamb

Great idea of a trunnion table!

I love the concept expressed in this auction, what a great idea! http://www.ebay.com/itm/170691977589 I want to make my...
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posted by ignoramus30787
13 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus30787

Is there any value in old steel welding rod

I have about 200 lbs of old welding rod, such as 7024, 6010, 6011 etc. (no 7018) I do not care for it and wonder if I s...
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posted by ignoramus30787
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by ignoramus30787

Photography (Was something about politics)

Toyotas and golf groups cut. >>>Or perhaps a digital action sports photo? >>> >>>https://picasaweb.google.com/104042282...
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posted by tony_cooper213
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by tony_cooper213

SUMMER PROJECT COMPLETE

I put the final touches on my summer project yesterday... My CNC mill now has a ball screw on the knee. Installing this...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT