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Cleaning corrosion from zinc

Anyone have a way to chemically clean white corrosion from zinc pot metal? Trying to reclaim an old Weber DCOE that loo...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gmasterman
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by gmasterman

OT: update on Mary

A few old timers might find this note of interest. Mary's internal bleed was not from the ulcer which endoscopy reveale...
17 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dforeman
17 comments posted 16yrs posted by dforeman

F/S What appears to be a Logan 11"

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/tls/1836663175.html No relation to seller. Gunner One could not be a successful Left...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gunnerasch
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunnerasch

Installed encoder

One encoder on Y axis installed. Y was the most accessible axis and I already opened up the encoder box on it, so it wa...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus7096
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus7096

Internal reinforcement for bolt through hollow tubing?

I am wondering if I need to use an internal reinforcement cylinder inside of a section of steel square tubing. The squa...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jonSPAMMENOTdanniken
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by jonSPAMMENOTdanniken

fs: MT4 live center $35

I think this is a USA made unit but I can't find any brand name on it anywhere -I've installed brand new bearings, the...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nobody
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

OT: Break in video

I had a few requests to see the security camera footage from a break in. I have never edited video before, this is my f...
25 comments posted 16yrs
posted by buerste
25 comments posted 16yrs posted by buerste

Made a special press for broaching

As part of a custom machine I have been fabricating (later) I needed to broach 1/4" keyways in 1 1/8" holes in two stee...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dthompson4389
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by dthompson4389

You have come a long way

Remember that a commercial about 'You came a long way baby' once upon a time. Oh yes, 'Virginia Slims'. Remember back i...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by ClutchAtLycosDotCom

underwater metal working in the gulf

for those interested, the Skandi Neptune video feed is showing what's happening as BP replaces the cap on the blowout p...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nobody
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

Rust stains on fiberglass-what works?

Pulled the 20 yr old water heater on my boat. It was incredibly rusty and corroded. Underneath where it was mounted, th...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by junkjasonrnorth
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by junkjasonrnorth

Surface grinder for sale

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/tls/1830852005.html no relation to seller One could not be a successful Leftwinger w...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gunnerasch
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunnerasch

Anvils for sale

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/tls/1830899758.html No relation to seller One could not be a successful Leftwinger w...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gunnerasch
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunnerasch

Atlas/Craftsman Change gears

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/tls/1832017298.html No relation to seller One could not be a successful Leftwinger w...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gunnerasch
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunnerasch