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labeling plastic parts bins

rec.crafts.metalworking labeling plastic parts bins Try Avery's removable labels. They hold well on many surfaces - Ack...

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posted by ht

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by ht

ARGH!!! brake controller 104

I bought a brake controller that uses a sensor in the brake line. Today, I took the brake line apart at the master cyli...

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posted by karltownsend.NOT

26 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Coolant Drill Bushings

Anyone know of a bushing like the following: http://www.carrlane.com/Catalog/index.cfm/27825071F0B221118070C1C513E111D0...

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posted by autodrill

2 comments posted 16yrs posted by autodrill

Westec Cruising 2010

Went to Westec Tuesday. It was held in the South Hall just like the 2009 Westec. There may have been a few more booths...

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posted by bottlbob

7 comments posted 16yrs posted by bottlbob

Machine safety

Wonder if this could be implemented on other machine tools? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DE3mzhvMgrLE&NR=3D1

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posted by milgil

22 comments posted 16yrs posted by milgil

Need help with hydraulic cyl rebuild

I recently inherited an old Raymond fork truck and the hydraulic cylinder that does the lifting is leaking badly. The r...

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posted by pinball

8 comments posted 16yrs posted by pinball

Advice on truck

I have available a silver 2006 f-150 4 door short bed for 7,000. It is a leased vehicle for a company that my dad works...

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posted by stryped1

14 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1

Advice on bit type?

For quite a while now I have been trying to find letter size bits that will drill well in thin materials, such as 1/16"...

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posted by xray66

6 comments posted 16yrs posted by xray66

Little project: a repair part for a friend

A high school classmate was told her old Crawford garage door opener is not repairable because the plastic clip that fa...

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posted by dforeman

30 comments posted 16yrs posted by dforeman

Am I a fool to buy this mill/drill?

Need some advice, here... I occasionally wish I had a small mill, but can't really afford to go out and buy one. I was...

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posted by tih

77 comments posted 16yrs posted by tih

Why do razor blades get dull so fast?

Is there some abrasive in my beard? Is the water corroding the edge? Could they make razors with carbide?

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posted by clarkmagnuson

85 comments posted 16yrs posted by clarkmagnuson

Looking for non-sticky expanding foam

I want to make a mould for a clear headlamp cover on a sports car. The body is unpainted (right now) frp, If I could fi...

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posted by u.email

9 comments posted 16yrs posted by u.email

Advice on laminate/hardwood flooring

I have solid hardwood Bruce flooring in my dinning room/kitchen. It was laid about 4 years ago. It is called "Gunstock"...

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posted by stryped1

6 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1

FS - 2 X 48 sanding belts

In my continuing effort to clear some stuff out and reclaim some space, I have a few 2x48 belt sander belts for sale. I...

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posted by alanganes

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by alanganes

Surface Plates

Surface Plates are often made of granite. Why don't they make them from harder rock ?

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posted by Clhuprichguesswhat

22 comments posted 16yrs posted by Clhuprichguesswhat