⏣ General Metalworking

30758 Threads Posts
to

Mig Cart Photos

Hi All Completed my MIG welder cart last night. Photos are in the dropbox under MigCart*. For some reason the TXT file...
17 comments posted 16yrs
posted by snell-p
17 comments posted 16yrs posted by snell-p

Reducing diameter of straight drill bits

I need to drill some 21/32 holes with a hand drill, not accessible to drill press. I do not have a reduced shank 21/32...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus17356
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus17356

labelling plastic parts bins

Well I've tried some of the suggestions to be able to glue some computer generated labels on some plastic parts bins. I...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by eh
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by eh

Anyone in Contact with Matt?

Has anyone had contact with Matt Spynda this year. I haven't been able to get a response via e-mail since the beginning...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Searcher7
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by Searcher7

Wiring garage lights

I recovered five eight-foot 2-bulb fluorescent fixtures from my old garage and want to mount them in my new garage. I c...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by buerste
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by buerste

Zero Fog mister

I just had about my 100th request to make a copy of my zero fog mister. its a device to spray coolant without that anno...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Newbie worn gear questions

I'm considering making a telescope mount with clock drive. It will involve making a worm and mating gear. I've seen it...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by paul
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by paul

Pressure washer sand blasting head

Has any one made their own sand blasting head for a pressure washer instead of a commercial one? if so could you impart...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by haggisz
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by haggisz

OT: Looking for used B52 inner tubes

Any of you guys know where I might find large aircraft inner tubes such as for the B52? I guess 747 inner tubes would wo...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by spaco
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by spaco

What a load of snake oil (non political) FD-47

http://www.fueldoctorusa.com/ The commercial I just saw on television is an insult to anyone with a functioning brain. W...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by clutch
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by clutch

Question: Metal Bending

I am looking into getting a metal brake for making 90 degree bends lengthwise in 24-3/8" long, 16(or possibly 14) gauge...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Searcher7
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by Searcher7

What is a good wheel for a HF tool grinder?

I have a 46K right now. Not so impressed. 1-704-368 at KBC tools. The green wheels that came with it work just as well....
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by clutch
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by clutch

control a pot

I need to control a pot with my CNC control. One option is to get a pot turner like this: http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/o...
22 comments posted 16yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Speed Rack max load

I have the older style of Speed Rack brand warehouse rack in my barn. Its painted yellow. All this generation has this...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT