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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...
13 comments posted 15yrs
posted by mars
13 comments posted 15yrs 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 15yrs 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...
37 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ignoramus5263
37 comments posted 15yrs 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 15yrs posted by snag_one

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 15yrs 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 15yrs posted by ljaques

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 15yrs 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 15yrs 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 15yrs 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 15yrs 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 15yrs 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 15yrs 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...
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posted by pittmanpirate
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by pittmanpirate