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FS/Rivett 918

Ive been pondering all the machines I own...and the one Ive got the least amount of interest in..is my Rivett 918. Its...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gunner
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunner

Welders from Longevity

I bought a model 518 Dec 2008 . It is not sold anymore. It had too many failures . So, now i , and the state attny gen'...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mans.adam
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by mans.adam

drill holes in tubing

I spent the day getting a used greenhouse home. I'm plumb wore out right now. So, I'm a dreaming on the re-construction...
33 comments posted 16yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
33 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

OT Employers begin driving your 401(k)

Check your latest 401k statement to see if your allocations reflect what you want, as opposed to what the fund company...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus32280
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus32280

Turbocad users?

Hopefully someone on this group may know? I'm looking at getting an older version of Turbocad off Ebay to play with. Wo...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mikerbgr
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by mikerbgr

Sort of OT: Propane Conversion

I've got an old Generac 2.5KW generator with a 5HP Briggs and Stratton motor. Over the years, the fuel tanks has rusted...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by paul
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by paul

Semi On Topic: Heating my shop

I built a small room inside my garage that I could afford to heat electrically. My needs require a programmable thermos...
24 comments posted 16yrs
posted by clutch
24 comments posted 16yrs posted by clutch

Quicky Belt Change

What a way to win a bet! http://www.youtube.com/user/VOLKSWAGNUT Jeff
27 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jwisnia
27 comments posted 16yrs posted by jwisnia

The plot sickens

Watched the video of the launch of the balloon yesterday where they thought the boy was inside. Many things: Anyone wit...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by oldfart
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by oldfart

Thread On Old Lightning Rod

OK, it's really about the thread *inside* an old lightning rod. The device in question is a 3-bladed spike that was par...
15 comments posted 16yrs
posted by see_real_one
15 comments posted 16yrs posted by see_real_one

TdeG chuck question

I recently bought an Astra Meca semi-universal dividing head, which came with a 3-jaw T de G chuck on it. There's a pic...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by spam
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by spam

Harbor Freight tubing roller

Anyone ever use one of these, it looks like a English wheel type roller that slowly puts a bend in thin wall tubing, yo...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by chuckmfspd
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by chuckmfspd

Free Flashlight Coupon

http://www.ifcba.com/images/htf/65458/coupon22.html Says the coupon may not be reproduced. But, likely the store clerks...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by cayoung61**spamblock##
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by cayoung61**spamblock##

Upcoming Rock Island Arsenal sale

I will not go this year... Some fun marvels avaiolable for yer perusal http://www.hilpipre.com/equipment_search.asp?aid=...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus5648
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus5648