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pouring lead

Is there any tricks to stop lead from sticking to my laddle when pouring lead? I keep the laddle in the hot lead.
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by markhabbi
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by markhabbi

Vertical Bandsaws with Blade Welders

If you're near Borden Ontario and looking for a good vertical bandsaw, have a look here: (no affiliation) Pete
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by snell-p
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by snell-p

sprockets and chain

I bought a little 50cc atv for my son and want to gear it down by changing the rear sprocket to a larger one. It curren...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by markhabbi
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by markhabbi

OT: Citigroup exit from Dow

Just shows what nonsense stock indexes are, picking winners after the fact and extinguishing losers. The whole (purport...
21 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kinch
21 comments posted 17yrs posted by kinch

HF delivers again: 28 degree framing nailer

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=98917 was on sale at a local store for $65 something....
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rashid.karimov
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by rashid.karimov

set up VFD dynamic brake

I'm installing a brake resistor on my 10EE. (After only 10 years) Its a motortronics CSD VFD http://pounceatron.dreamho...
19 comments posted 17yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
19 comments posted 17yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

chainsaw-in-a-can

Thinkin' about satellite TV at the cabin. Checked azimuths by running out from shore with GPS on. (My Corps of Engrs le...
24 comments posted 17yrs
posted by dforeman
24 comments posted 17yrs posted by dforeman

We'll just check that old fuel pump and -- eew!

I just finished flogging an old truck that hasn't been run for a while. I've been trying to run it once or twice a year...
14 comments posted 17yrs
posted by tim
14 comments posted 17yrs posted by tim

Making thin copper gaskets

I need to make some head shims/gaskets for a Cox .09 that I'm working on. These need to be of thin copper or brass, rou...
28 comments posted 17yrs
posted by tim
28 comments posted 17yrs posted by tim

Tempering bolts

I've got a little project halfway done. The hydraulic clutch line fittings on my car are damaged (the flare tubing nut...
35 comments posted 17yrs
posted by paul
35 comments posted 17yrs posted by paul

Progress on the Roadster

I know all youse guys have been breathlessly waiting.... http://www.seanet.com/~jasonrnorth/acc2.htmlAlmost to paint st...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by junkjasonrnorth
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by junkjasonrnorth

OT Seth Klarman's _Margin of Safety_ book in PDF

This is one of the "best of the best" books about investing, and I have read quite a few to compare. It is out of print...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ignoramus17844
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus17844

rear-exhausting air chisel

Hi all Need your expert help on tools - air tools We (in a lost-wax foundry) use a small air chisel for knocking out ce...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by r0d1s3
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by r0d1s3

More on "The Case for Working With Your Hands"

Some people may not like reading a review about a book before reading the book, but if you do, the NYT has one on _Shop...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by huntres23
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by huntres23