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Generator to power MIG welder

Hi all - I haven't been here in a long time, but remember this to be one of the most knowledgeable groups about all thi...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by sculptorjud
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by sculptorjud

OT where is it made?

(maybe semi On-Topic) Which cars are made where? http://money.cnn.com/quizzes/2009/autos/more_american/index.html Thank...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rbraun333
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by rbraun333

Running a sub panel off of a sub panel

I have a sub panel in my attached garage. It has a small heat pump/air conditioner on it for a bonus room (I believe 50...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by stryped1
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by stryped1

Adventures under the laundry sink

After I'd had my first cuppa this morning, Mary informed me that she had some unpleasant news. I'm never quite sure whe...
49 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dforeman
49 comments posted 16yrs posted by dforeman

OT - Battery care for winter or storage

This winter I'd like to try to keep my batteries in good condition if possible. I've got a zero turn mower, tractor, tr...
30 comments posted 16yrs
posted by regor
30 comments posted 16yrs posted by regor

grinder for shop

im asking everyone what they prefer for general grinding (not sharpening) either a wheel grinder or a belt grinder. i t...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by litchy
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by litchy

conduit puller

I'm probably buying a used high tunnel or greenhouse this week... The hoops are made of tubing and the ends have been d...
15 comments posted 16yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
15 comments posted 16yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Source for 3/4" OD tool holder bushings

Looking for a 3/4 OD to 1/2 ID and 3/4 to 3/8 ID bushings. Anything better for type C bushings at about $44 each off ebu...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ohland
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by ohland

Sharpening wood chisels

Is there a clamp, or does one just use the side of a green wheel? I've got almost as many dull chisels as I have dull d...
16 comments posted 16yrs
posted by oldfart
16 comments posted 16yrs posted by oldfart

Battery Question

I have three ATVs, which seem to have batteries that die rather quickly, as in don't work any more, can't be fixed die....
17 comments posted 16yrs
posted by oldfart
17 comments posted 16yrs posted by oldfart

Metal cabinet restoration/preservation

I bought about a 6' high x 3' wide AC/DELCO metal cabinet today, plus a horizontal one of about 3' wide and 18" high. O...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by oldfart
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by oldfart

Anyone recognize this special oiler?

trying to figure out what this goes with - see link below - probably associated with an old hit and miss engine or stea...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nobody
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

Grinder that makes the hummmmmmmmm sound

Bought a 3/4 HP Milwaukee pedestal grinder at a garage sale. Weighs maybe 230 lbs with the pedestal. Supposedly it ran...
58 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus29131
58 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus29131

Grinding a sharpening stone?

A friend has a triangular, 3 faced honing stone. Like this one from Mcmaster; "4505A1 All-in-One Deluxe Oil-Bath Sharpe...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by bob_1fs
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by bob_1fs