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OT- 1965 Buick Skylark manual

When clearing out my parent's house, I found a chassis service manual for the 1965 Buick Skylark. If anyone is doing a...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mungedkevin
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by mungedkevin

Bad weld caused San Bruno pipeline explosion?

I am looking at this piece of pipe: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0911/What-caused-deadly-San-Bruno-fire-Investigat...
69 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus1469
69 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus1469

For the punsters of RCM

Obscure Engineering Conversion Factors 1. Ratio of an igloo's circumference to its diameter = Eskimo Pi 2. 2000 pounds...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jwisniadumpthis
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by jwisniadumpthis

Question for Plasma Cutter Users

My 2500HD Chevy needs a gooseneck hitch. Unfortunately, there is a heat shield that must be removed or a section cut ou...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by aasberry
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by aasberry

Fluorescent light cover clips

Does anybody have a source? They look kinda' like a wingnut with a split bullet and are used to attach covers and light...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by buerste
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by buerste

OT I want a "Fasten Seat Belt" sign

OT Everyone OT I want a "Fasten Seat Belt" sign like in/on American Airline planes. Maybe even 4 of them. Stealing is of...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rwatson767
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by rwatson767

Anyone needs a military M105A2 trailer>

I won a great condition M105A2 trailer (judged by pictures, sight unseen but the wheels look inflated and it looked goo...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus13544
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus13544

Machine part site

I was digging around looking for a cheaper 12 volt linear actuator (for remote steering outboard motor) and came across...
22 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cavelamb
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by cavelamb

WAY OT: TV DVR

I got a TV tuner card with my new win7 PC. I'd like to record broadcast and satellite TV for later playback without com...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

MT2 to 3/4-16 Adapter?

Other than Severance, does anyone know of a source for a Morse Taper #2 (male) to 3/4-16 (male) adapter? Essentially, I...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by autodrill
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by autodrill

Mathematical analysis of Rollie's Dad's Method

As I mentioned in "Re: Millrite MVI spindle bearing repair - Second report" posted on 5 September 2010, I'm looking for...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by joegwinn
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by joegwinn

I am running a big (for me) job right now

I am making an adaptor for a high speed spindle. It is being made from a 6x1x18" aluminum block. Three tools, 1/2" end...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus10551
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus10551