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Press fit dimensions for low-torque application

I picked up a few IHMSA rear sights for the T/C Contender. The stock elevator stem has a crude black finish that is not...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ohland
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by ohland

What is it? Set 397

A new set has been posted on the site: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Rob
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posted by rhvp65
23 comments posted 15yrs posted by rhvp65

FS: books

Thinning my library, have a pretty fair collection of mostly technical books for sale. Many I listed some time back on...
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posted by janders1957
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by janders1957

Soldering to steel (fuel tank)

I am trying to solder a brass fitting to the fuel tank. By the way, the tank did not explode. I filled it with water, l...
20 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ignoramus23641
20 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus23641

Working under a jacked vehicle

Would it be safe to work under a jacked vehicle, if I use a mechanical jack like this: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/p...
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posted by ignoramus23641
65 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus23641

Bulk Hex Key / T handle

I have found a couple places where I can order several 'L' shaped hex keys in a single size for a very reasonable per u...
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posted by none
19 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

End mills auction

these are brand new http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170665160752
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ignoramus23641
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus23641

What is this chain for?

http://goo.gl/Iawbo
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ignoramus23641
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus23641

Calling All Inventors

Now, I want a machine that sorts laundry from a basket using weight and length as primary criteria, to save my time for...
19 comments posted 15yrs
posted by Winston
19 comments posted 15yrs posted by Winston

Hey Pentagrid!

Greetings Jim, I have a couple of your books. Read 'em too. They were good reads. I have a question about a table on pa...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by etpm
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by etpm

Question on transit tripods

Anyone know if there is a standard for transit tripod sockets where the transit attaches? (forgive if my terminology is...
19 comments posted 15yrs
posted by janders1957
19 comments posted 15yrs posted by janders1957

Theory of Adhesives?

Awl -- Previously (on RW), I asked about coatings, waterproofing plywood. Now, in an interior environment (moisture not...
41 comments posted 15yrs
posted by fitcat
41 comments posted 15yrs posted by fitcat

Drilling and brazing a fuel tank

I have a 22 gallon (or so) fuel tank that originally had gasoline in it. I want to use it for diesel. I would like to d...
54 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ignoramus24437
54 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus24437

Dishwashing machines need phosphates

Over the last year or so, my Bosch dishwasher (installed in 1999 or so) started to smell skunky, although it still seem...
131 comments posted 15yrs
posted by joegwinn
131 comments posted 15yrs posted by joegwinn