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what type of press is this? (2025 Update)

It's some sort of press with a heavy wheel that spins back and forth and presses on the work using a heavy screw. No au...
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posted by presence
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Edge and Center Finders (2025 Update)

I've been looking several ways to find edges and centers and was hoping to get feedback on what tools and methods most...
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posted by jamesjaddah1755
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A holder for wrenches?

I have a bunch of open-ended wrenches. Need a holder. What would you call that? I would prefer a fabric type that rolls...
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posted by always.look
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9 X 20 ENCO/MSC Lathe question (2025 Update)

I have an ENCO (now MSC) lathe and the motor drive belt broke. Unlike the v-belt, there does not seem to be an obvious...
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posted by delisi
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"Welding" Unknown Pot Metal (2025 Update)

I've got a part I'd like to repair if for no other reason than to be able to do it. The value is much lower than my tim...
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posted by none
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Use for unusual dies. (2025 Update)

Going through all the stuff I've accumulated over the years and came across the following dies: 1/2-32, 1-32, 3/4-32. A...
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posted by lbfulton
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Welding on the Mill (2025 Update)

Ok, who does it. Who welds right on the machine? When I was first learning to setup and run my first CNC mill (a Taig 2...
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posted by none
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Free Litton Shaft Encoder (2025 Update)

Free Litton Shaft Encoder I had to chase down a replacement servo for one of my machines. One of the spare servos I rec...
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posted by none
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18 pin Music Box mechanisms (2025 Update)

the wife bought a music box some time back and I foolishly said "oh, of course I can fix it." Found it today. Got the m...
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posted by phamp
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Sanding belts for steel/iron (2025 Update)

  As my study of blacksmith practices goes on , I find I'm probably going to be doing some metal removal with my belt s...
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posted by snag_one
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