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Can a growler be converted to a de-magnetiser?

I have an old fleamarket growler for checking electric motor armatures. It warns not to be turned on without armature i...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by e_john_wilson
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by e_john_wilson

Clear anodize?

I have an aluminum part that I'm going to attempt to get a raw aluminum shiny, brushed surface on.... and then having i...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mikerbgr
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by mikerbgr

Mitutoyo Digimatic caliper error "Err 05"

My Mitutoyo Digimatic caliper is refusing to work and says "Err 05". Would anyone have any idea what this may mean?
33 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ignoramus24410
33 comments posted 18yrs posted by ignoramus24410

OT-Trading carbon credits

Has anyone else seen the PBS program about carbon credits ? Some of our esteemd wall street gurus are trying to package...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by azotic
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by azotic

New indicator

The dealer in the next town had a magnetic base and an indicator combo on sale for $30. So I decided to make like a rea...
16 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mkoblic
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by mkoblic

New Gun Problem

I hope I'm not gonna have to fix this problem. I bought this chick gun as I call it a couple of years ago I guess. It i...
39 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Sunworshipper
39 comments posted 18yrs posted by Sunworshipper

drill a hole in a knife blade?

I carried a Buck knife for 10 years that had: a) light weight plastic handle b) folding c) locking d) belt clip e) one...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by c.magnuson
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by c.magnuson

Halogen shop lights

I went to HD to buy a T3 bulb for my halogen shop light. The bulb was $6.49, and a new one was $8.99, so I grabbed a ne...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by toquerville
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by toquerville

OT: Texas does it again

It was reported today on Fox News radio that a man was acquitted in his trial for killing a 13 year old boy. The 63 yea...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by desmithers
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by desmithers

Millermatic 35?

Ive the opportunity to get a blackfaced Millermatic 35, newer gun, its claimed it works well. IIll test drive it before...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gunner
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by gunner

Tungsten wear life?

Hi guys, OK, a bit if a cheeky Subject to keep it metalworking oriented. I have had a full beard for around 40 years. A...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by davenpete
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by davenpete

Rustoleum texture paint

This isn't advertising but just wanted to see if there any other users of this paint that can confirm my experience wit...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mikerbgr
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by mikerbgr

hardened gear on a mild shaft

Ok, I need some suggestions here. I have an electric bike motor that has "spun" a gear. The shaft is mild steel and the...
20 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rbelisle1
20 comments posted 18yrs posted by rbelisle1

New pictures -- cold saw works -- blade question

The good news is that this three phase, baby 10" cold saw works. I moved the page and added some pictures of it cleaned...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ignoramus11196
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by ignoramus11196