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Fashion questions

My suspenders are failing. And I'd like to buy some new bib overalls. They are the most comfortable clothing for the sh...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Angle grinder speed reduction

I like using Shur-brite abrasive hook-and-loop pads for steel surface prep. The problem is that they should not be used...
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posted by mkoblic
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by mkoblic

Awsome sandbox toy

http://i.imgur.com/jMJ2K.jpg-- Boris
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posted by borism_void_
38 comments posted 15yrs posted by borism_void_

What is it? Set 392

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

What size is this piece of pipe?

I have a number of pieces of used pipe that are from about 1 to 3 feet long. I use them for braces, bushings, press fix...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by spaco
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by spaco

Life is good

Holy smokes. A full day of metal working. Starting off getting set up to produce joists for 1320 sf roof with included...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by pittmanpirate

maintain 'puter batterries

I keep two spare computers (one ISA, one PCI) all set up with galil cards and IO cards for my CNC controls. Needed a sp...
26 comments posted 15yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
26 comments posted 15yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Small belt skimmer for sale?

I have a small port (3" i.d.) in the top of my coolant tank. I wonder if anyone has a small belt oil skimmer they don't...
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posted by lloydspinsidemindspring.com
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by lloydspinsidemindspring.com

large air line

I'm over to "the Kid's" place tommorrow. We're moving the air compressor to his basement and setting up scaffold for sa...
6 comments posted 15yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Assembly Fixture

I needed a fixture to align a switch, a round printed circuit board and a spring for soldering. The parts all had to be...
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posted by jstewart
15 comments posted 15yrs posted by jstewart

Flare fittings

I need a flare fitting for 45 degree standard flare to go from 1/4 to 3/16. A straight union. Know of anywhere I can ge...
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posted by rbraun333
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by rbraun333

Naptha?

'Varnish Makers and Painter's' naptha is the only way I've found for removing baked-on grease from metal surfaces:...
146 comments posted 15yrs
posted by Winston
146 comments posted 15yrs posted by Winston

Day 81 update

This will only make sense to regular readers and old friends who were with me back in March. I still have a long ways t...
24 comments posted 15yrs
posted by dforeman
24 comments posted 15yrs posted by dforeman

OT Spreadsheet capability?

I'm trying to create an open office spreadsheet to calculate paying off debt asap. I've never hand any kind of classes...
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posted by regor
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by regor

More Bridgeport electrical advice required

Okay, rewinding what I have is NOT ($$$) an option. From my previous post: There are 9 wires coming out of the motor, w...
21 comments posted 15yrs
posted by fusion640
21 comments posted 15yrs posted by fusion640