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Heavy duty C clamps

I have a question about "heavy duty C clamps". By these, I do not mean regular clamps, but ones with extremely thick (i...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ignoramus8051
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus8051

The Cole Drill gloat

It's been a while since the Cole Drill has been mentioned here, so I thought I'd post some links to some sites that sho...
44 comments posted 17yrs
posted by wb_wildbill
44 comments posted 17yrs posted by wb_wildbill

OT: possible replacement for manufacturing jobs

Special for TMT As a follow-up on the hot-dog pushcart as a possible replacement of high tech jobs, we now have this ex...
46 comments posted 17yrs
posted by gmcduffee
46 comments posted 17yrs posted by gmcduffee

help id some dies?

Another pile of junk I got at an auction... Along with a bunch of chuck keys came about 20 of these things packed with...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by doc
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by doc

DIY electromagnetic doorlocks?

Hey guys, I haven't been here for awhile, but this forum is always the best source for original and unconventional home...
21 comments posted 17yrs
posted by robanzellotti
21 comments posted 17yrs posted by robanzellotti

How to extract set screw?

Deep in a large machine (offset printing press) an allen set screw holds a shaft in a casting. The set screw is also lo...
20 comments posted 17yrs
posted by reply
20 comments posted 17yrs posted by reply

OT: Chrysler Dealer Inventory Fire Sale?

This news report states that dealers were only given one month to clear out their inventory. Chrysler will not be buyin...
26 comments posted 17yrs
posted by waxwingslain
26 comments posted 17yrs posted by waxwingslain

anti seize

What are the different applications for the 2 different antiseize compounds commonly available. One is gray colored and...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by markhabbi
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by markhabbi

Shop lights (fluorescent)

I bought an inexpensive 4' T8 dual tube light at home depot, they still sell it, 19.99 with an electronic ballast. Well...
14 comments posted 17yrs
posted by clutch
14 comments posted 17yrs posted by clutch

angle cutting small pipe

My neighbor came to me, and wants me to build some greenhouse supports. Basically house shaped, out of galvanized chain...
14 comments posted 17yrs
posted by oldfart
14 comments posted 17yrs posted by oldfart

Compressor motor replacement

Due to luck, I was able to acquire a 7.5 HP single phase motor for free. My compressor was originally 7.5 HP, but I put...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ignoramus12712
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by ignoramus12712

Custom milled part question

I need to have a block of aluminum milled such that a column is left protruding. In other words, a 1" tall block ,mill...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by incognito
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by incognito

Tecumseh engine repair

I have a shredder with an 8 HP Tecumseh horizontal shaft engine. It's an old engine - used to be on a snowblower, from...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jmartin957
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by jmartin957

Weird hardware request

I've got a project that is calling for internally and externally threaded stainless tubing. I'm having a hard time find...
13 comments posted 17yrs
posted by torin
13 comments posted 17yrs posted by torin