⏣ General Metalworking

Any opinions on Monarch CK 12 inch lathe?

The thing weighs 4800 lbs and is a 12x36 inch lathe. Made in 1951. Any opinions? Good or bad? i

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posted by ignoramus30510

11 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus30510

Alternator Overhaul

Starting to drive the Datsun Roadster again, on the off halfway clear days here. Did the 5spd trans swap with new clutc...

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posted by junkjasonrnorth

14 comments posted 15yrs posted by junkjasonrnorth

How would you do this?

I want to install a ceiling fan in our master bedroom where there is no outlet box. While we have a partial basement, o...

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posted by ancr

9 comments posted 15yrs posted by ancr

OT-Left Behind

Congressman whines about jobs that will soon be obsolete. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T5GNB-...

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posted by H.Beal

103 comments posted 15yrs posted by H.Beal

What is it? Set 385 (2025 Update)

I need some help with the second last item this week: http://55tools.blogspot.com/2011/04/set-385.html Rob

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posted by rhvp65

43 comments posted 15yrs posted by rhvp65

Attn Iggy

HI Iggy, sorry about the crap I generated - the general consensus is, go see a chiropractor (or similar) You got a real...

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posted by VK3BFA

2 comments posted 15yrs posted by VK3BFA

OT: amyloid markers as precursor to Alzheimer's

There was an article in today's paper about chemical markers that might be early signs of risk for Alzheimer's, similar...

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posted by dforeman

16 comments posted 15yrs posted by dforeman

Back in the shop

I actually made some chips today, first "normal" thing I've done for a month. (Doing taxes and settling an estate is no...

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posted by dforeman

11 comments posted 15yrs posted by dforeman

Cylinder restoration- brazing?

I'm restoring a Bendix Hydrovac brake booster & there is some light rust damage inside the cylinder. Unfortunately it s...

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posted by howarde

18 comments posted 15yrs posted by howarde

Slowly getting into CNC Manufacturing business

I have already sold a few things that I made with CNC. (not made to order, but made to sell to the general public). I a...

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posted by ignoramus10807

28 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus10807

OT: Standard & Poor's Wake-Up Call!

http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2011-04-18-SampP-kicks-Obama-Congress.htm Thanks, Richard the Dreaded Li...

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posted by richg

18 comments posted 15yrs posted by richg

OT: 47 ways to say "IRS"

http://orangepunch.ocregister.com/2011/04/15/47-ways-to-say-irs-what-do-those-initials-really-stand-for/43781/ Cheers! R...

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posted by richg

0 comments posted 15yrs posted by richg

OT: Support your Right to Work!

http://righttoworkcommittee.org/nrtwa_bomb_a.aspx?pid=0316a Thanks, Richard the Dreaded Libertarian

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posted by richg

1 comments posted 15yrs posted by richg

capacitor run motors etc

I have a copy of the original article described here , courtesy of Bob Pease .

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posted by william340_8

2 comments posted 15yrs posted by william340_8

Metal Water Tanks Capable of Pressure - Source?

Anyone have a source for metal water tanks that can handle 125 PSI or so similar to McMaster 45115T38? I'm looking for...

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posted by autodrill

9 comments posted 15yrs posted by autodrill