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Turning acrylic/plexiglass rod on a lathe

Hello, I know this is not specifically metal related, but we have some acrylic rod that we are trying to machine using...
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posted by eljainc
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by eljainc

FOR SALE: Vintage Shop Tools

Hello, y'all. I hope I'm not violating etiquette by posting this, but since I'm not much of a metalworker, I don't hang...
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posted by john.watilo
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by john.watilo

Rolls Royce mini lathe

http://www.lathes.co.uk/rolls%2Droyce/Karl
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posted by kfvorwerk
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by kfvorwerk

6" cut-off wheel in a bench grinder

I have to cut 2 perfectly matching slots in a 5 mm thick flat semicircular piece of steel, each 15 mm by 5mm. As per su...
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posted by mkoblic
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by mkoblic

electric stun fish

I seem to remember a guy getting in trouble for fishin' crappie with electricity... I've got a large koi pond that has...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
29 comments posted 18yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Pipe benders

This is another tool I have no experience with, I have not even seen in real life. I came across a few as "other items...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mkoblic
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by mkoblic

A different kind of metal forming

I intend to learn a new skill and shape aluminum panels to make a motorcycle fairing. I have seen a skilled pro make th...
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posted by spam
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by spam

Metal Forming

Hello, I would like to start making brackets and other metal items. Would anyone have any links or books on metal formi...
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posted by robd
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by robd

Lathe question

I have a Smithy 1220 lathe/mill and was turning a 3/16" threaded coupler down yesterday and I noticed that there is app...
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posted by n427c
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by n427c

Clausing 6914 - Way Wipers

Today I replaced the way wipers (made of thick wool felt), which led to a discovery. The carriage had always left a tra...
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posted by joegwinn
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by joegwinn

Canoe Trailer Question

I need a single canoe trailer. I want to get the canoe out more, and it's too much hassle to get it on top of my old 4w...
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posted by keillorp135
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by keillorp135

Video Borescope

Has anyone tried the Visual Optics video borescope? http://www.voscope.comI'm looking for a low cost ~$200-300 Borescop...
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posted by msmith5242
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by msmith5242