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What is it? Set 398

I need some help with the last one in this set: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Rob
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posted by rhvp65
22 comments posted 15yrs posted by rhvp65

OT relocating a deck/pool

My parents have a 4 year old 16x32 doughboy oval pool. They have torn the liner inadvertantly cleaning it and have deci...
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posted by stryped1
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Anyone know what this is for?

http://www.grumpyoldgeek.com/images/AL_collar.jpg Bought it at the flea market for $2 thinking I could use it for an ext...
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posted by jstewart
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OT: Mattress/Box Spring Set

Minor rant... Bought a new queen size mattress and box spring set the other day... first new one's in eons... Set them...
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posted by spam
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FS/Swap/Trade Lincoln vacuum <G>

https://picasaweb.google.com/gunnerasch/NewForSale#5631254901644786242 This little bugger is for sucking up welding smo...
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posted by gunnerasch
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by gunnerasch

OT An unexpected response

Upon recommendation by my grief counseller (whom I like and think highly of) I called to make an appointment with anoth...
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posted by dforeman
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Odd article

http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_18506279?source=most_viewed ``The first came when Rebecca Zahau, the 32-year-old girlfr...
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posted by ignoramus12579
16 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus12579

Hijacked vise thread

Is there a hydraulic vise, like Jaws of Life thing that a guy could use at a shop? Seems like it would be a relatively...
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posted by pittmanpirate
11 comments posted 15yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Okuma CNC lathe

Anyone happen to know about when the Okuma LNC-8's were first sold in the USA? Thanks
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posted by msmith5242
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Metric V belts on Euro cars

I've noticed on two occasions problems with slipping and noise with non-OEM V belts driving AC comps in cars. Once with...
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posted by msmith5242
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by msmith5242

filter

Does anyone know how to filter posts that have multiple newsgroups besides rec.crafts metalworking, in Thunderbird thank...
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posted by soundadv
26 comments posted 15yrs posted by soundadv

Added Stuff on my ForSale/Swap/Trade page

https://picasaweb.google.com/gunnerasch/NewForSale# Lots and lots more to add....damnit....snivel Gunner -- Maxim 12: A...
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posted by gunnerasch
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Progress report

Container containment under way. First of eight joists is complete, and assembled. All other parts cut out, waiting for...
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posted by pittmanpirate
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Just checkin' in

A couple of RCM regulars have pinged me recently, and Karl checks on me every once in a while. I lurk from time to time...
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posted by dforeman
15 comments posted 15yrs posted by dforeman

Cleaning an old grimy tap with a wire brush

I have a few pipe taps for pipes ranging from 2 inch NPT to 5 inch NPT. They are big, very heavy, and grimy, slightly r...
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posted by ignoramus26063
23 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus26063