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Scratch Built V8

I have been following his build on the CamBam forums ( http://www.cambam.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1208.0) for months...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by onebikenut
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by onebikenut

Made another whatsit

--I've got a bum leg so when I go to events that require a lot of hoofing I bring along my 'shooting stick'; i.e. a can...
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by steamer
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by steamer

Physics of swinging (metal content)

Hanging up a swing for my grand daughter. Rope and chain (metal content). = She will need to be pushed for the next 2-3...
11 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ivanvegvary
11 comments posted 15yrs posted by ivanvegvary

Armetale casting

Been searching for armetale mugs and such, and found this gem: http://www.armetale.com/metal/ watch a video of metal bei...
0 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ignoramus4705
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus4705

need a limit switch

I decided to add "home" switches to my mill. When I took the Z axis apart i found an itsy teensy weensy UL and LL switc...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

How to identify pewter

I bought seven grey colored, cast metal drinking cups with handles. I suspect that they may be pewter, but I am not sur...
13 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ignoramus4705
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus4705

Could cast iron be bent?

I have a small car that uses what appears to be cast iron or steel clutch actuating arm. The arm is about 10" long with...
8 comments posted 15yrs
posted by kgsAT
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by kgsAT

OT computer Q

Mama's computer screen (Acer P191W 19" LCD) is sick ... screen is dim and flickery. It's been going dark on us lately w...
19 comments posted 15yrs
posted by snag_one
19 comments posted 15yrs posted by snag_one

Ring

http://i.imgur.com/DBKBv.gif-- Boris
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posted by borism_void_
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by borism_void_

OT - Anyone planning to evacuate from Irene?

Is anyone starting to plan evacuation out there? The latest models show the eye going right over my garage. I'm only 6...
119 comments posted 15yrs
posted by huntres23
119 comments posted 15yrs posted by huntres23

What is it? Set 403

I need some help with number 2332 in this set: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Rob
20 comments posted 15yrs
posted by rhvp65
20 comments posted 15yrs posted by rhvp65

rivet gun

I'm looking for an air rivet gun and know nothing of them. I need to install 3/16 steel rivets for an upcoming job and...
14 comments posted 15yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
14 comments posted 15yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Air pop rivet tool

The subject has come up for me to use pop rivets along the edges of sheeting rather than special stitching self drillin...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by pittmanpirate