⏣ General Metalworking

Aluminum versus steel (automotive)

A friend of mine needed a ball joint replaced, for his car. 1993 Buick station wagon. Aluminum wheels, and the old styl...

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posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

3 comments posted 15yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Aluminum or steel "C" channel

I need a "C" channel that has no change in thickness, like bending a plate. The channel needs to have about a 1-1/2" in...

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posted by buerste

19 comments posted 15yrs posted by buerste

Taking orders for puppies

Momma (10 yrs old) gave us 5 puppies, her last (!) litter about 5 weeks ago. 2 males, 3 BIG females. Smart as hell, fri...

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posted by gunnerasch

14 comments posted 15yrs posted by gunnerasch

For Sale in NJ - Big Joe Walkie Forklift

...Yes, I'm selling it. No room here any longer. Photos and basic details here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2...

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posted by autodrill

4 comments posted 15yrs posted by autodrill

Recycled Watches

A friend of mine sent me a neat email showing some very cool minature motorcycles that were made of old watches. Unfort...

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posted by n427c

3 comments posted 15yrs posted by n427c

OT: New Microphone Technology

Hi all, If these things actually perform as the article suggests, undoubtedly they'll soon be everywhere... Be sure to...

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posted by spam

4 comments posted 15yrs posted by spam

Good Deal?

I ran into this via another inquiry with the seller: http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-tools-equipment-Shop-Equip...

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posted by autodrill

4 comments posted 15yrs posted by autodrill

fa: Generic CADD 3-D Drafting

for those of you who would like a 3-D package - much older, will run on pretty much any computer, and it's certainly col...

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posted by nobody

4 comments posted 15yrs posted by nobody

Where to apply the heat

16 HP B&S engine, aluminum block. It has 1" iron pipe screwed in for the exhaust manifold. No luck so far in removing t...

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posted by aasberry

23 comments posted 15yrs posted by aasberry

OT Funny

http://images.onset.freedom.com/ocregister/gallery/la4y8l-b78703712z.120101011100441000gq8qutop.1.jpg(mind the wrap) Che...

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posted by freedom_guy

1 comments posted 15yrs posted by freedom_guy

Troubleshooting a mig welder

I periodically use a miller wire feed welder at work but lately it doesn't work so great. I am not an ace welder by any...

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posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom

12 comments posted 15yrs posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom

CAUTION - SERIOUS METAL CONTENT

http://www.ktuu.com/news/ktuu-radio-flyer-car-092910,0,1784245.story

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posted by pittmanpirate

5 comments posted 15yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Hard Chrome ID Tubing Source?

Looking for some precision ID, hard chromed tubing. Anyone have some good sources? I prefer to keep it in the USA if po...

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posted by autodrill

6 comments posted 15yrs posted by autodrill

Speaking of light bulbs

?Might be time to stock up on bulbs, CFLs could be outlawed because they have a mercury problem. Incandescent bulbs wil...

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posted by H.Beal

45 comments posted 15yrs posted by H.Beal

Keeping metal stuff in plastic shed

Bought a 7x7 plastic shed. I want to keep metal stuff there. What are practical ways to keep it from rusting. I am thin...

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posted by ignoramus10202

16 comments posted 15yrs posted by ignoramus10202