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Dehumidifier question

What would cause a dehumidifier to ice up? I've had this unit for a LONG time (25+ years), and it's never done this bef...

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posted by rangerssuck

21 comments posted 15yrs posted by rangerssuck

Heidenhain VRZ735 2axis Dro Advice

Can anyone help me How do i test a Heidenhain VRZ735 2axis Dro Ive been given this with 2 scales to try first as the se...

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posted by timeone_at_ntlworld_dot_com

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I am posting from Heavens

Unexpectedly, a powerful force picked me up yesterday. I and a few of my earthly possessions, such as my Bridgeport Int...

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posted by ignoramus17643

25 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus17643

power scraper

I thought this was a "gold nugget" of an idea. http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_metalwork_discussion/128747-another...

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posted by karltownsend.NOT

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Snap-on

At the risk of starting a brouhaha, why would one pay the price for Snap-on tools? Granted they are very well made, bea...

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posted by pilgrim

31 comments posted 15yrs posted by pilgrim

Anyone want a bunch of tools real cheap?

Welding machines, rods, saws, power hand tools, containers, trailers, Craftsman roller boxes, drill presses, jacks, bit...

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posted by pittmanpirate

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Facing tubing

Awl -- Here's a technique I'm implementing, for your comment. I'm facing 2x2x1/8 alum tube, about 48" long, so of cours...

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posted by fitcat

5 comments posted 15yrs posted by fitcat

Motion Industries

Ok... any of you guys deal with them? There is a Motion Industries shop not far from my house, and I have looked up a c...

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posted by onebikenut

23 comments posted 15yrs posted by onebikenut

Is "steam oil" good for anything else?

Or should I just pitch it (small quantity)? Bob

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posted by bobengelhardt

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New Saw from Harbor Freight

Does anyone have this 5" Double Cut Saw SKU 68316? If so, what do you think of it, especially for steel and aluminum? I...

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posted by jbleaux

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Cheeeep drum switch?

I need to fix up an old lathe before I "loan" it to a friend who's lathe- deprived. I need a CHEAP 3PDT drum reversing...

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posted by lloydspinsidemindspring.com

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Survey: Disc sanders -- who uses'em?

Most shops have a belt sander with the disc sander at the side. I'm betting only a fraction of the use of the belt sand...

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posted by fitcat

9 comments posted 15yrs posted by fitcat

Feedback? McMaster Bench mount angle iron shear

I am quoting a job making a very simple angle clip out of 1.5 x 1.5 x 1/16 6063 aluminum. 15900 pcs.... Looking for a l...

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posted by janders1957

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5000 lbs crane on a 3/4 ton pickup

I have a GM 3/4 ton pickup. I won, in an auction, a "Ramco RM5000" crane. This crane is similar to the Harbor Freight t...

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posted by ignoramus31865

29 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus31865

Help Finding Metalworking Machines on the Web

I know this is gray area metalworking... But I sell machines for people who do the stuff below all the time and it's al...

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posted by autodrill

12 comments posted 15yrs posted by autodrill