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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...
23 comments posted 16yrs
posted by aasberry
23 comments posted 16yrs posted by aasberry

OT Funny

http://images.onset.freedom.com/ocregister/gallery/la4y8l-b78703712z.120101011100441000gq8qutop.1.jpg(mind the wrap) Che...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by freedom_guy
1 comments posted 16yrs 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...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom

CAUTION - SERIOUS METAL CONTENT

http://www.ktuu.com/news/ktuu-radio-flyer-car-092910,0,1784245.story
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
5 comments posted 16yrs 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...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by autodrill
6 comments posted 16yrs 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...
45 comments posted 16yrs
posted by H.Beal
45 comments posted 16yrs 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...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus10202
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus10202

38 free sms sites

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0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by askany.co.cc
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by askany.co.cc

How to make oval tubing from round

G'day, trying to make oval tubing from round tubing... we're trying to make oval tubing (two half circles seperateed by...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by desbromilow
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by desbromilow

Buck-boost transformer needed

All, I just got a spot welder which wants 208 VAC, and I have 240 VAC instead. I checked for taps on the transformers t...
30 comments posted 16yrs
posted by BPdnicholsBP
30 comments posted 16yrs posted by BPdnicholsBP

Eco-fee - OT rant

I went to get some fluorescent light bulbs for my new light box. No that I am in any way an eco-bigot but I wanted the...
35 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mkoblic
35 comments posted 16yrs posted by mkoblic

Repeatability of Mill Vise & Stop?

I am milling a part I want to fit reasonably closely to something (close slip fit, ideally). Something like -0.000"/+0....
17 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gwhite
17 comments posted 16yrs posted by gwhite

odd ball motor

One of the fan motors died on my cooler... Its a 1/4 hp., 220 volt, 1150 RPM, 1/2" shaft, base mount. Luckily, I know a...
15 comments posted 16yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
15 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Adjusting Pumptrol pressure switch Range

Hi All, I hope not too far off topic. My well pump is not able to make 50psi anymore and I don't have the cash to repla...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by davenpete
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by davenpete