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$4 dollar gas and its effects on metalworking

Well it looks like we will definitely see $4 dollar gas this summer. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080408/ap_on_bi_ge/ga...
121 comments posted 18yrs
posted by too_many_tools
121 comments posted 18yrs posted by too_many_tools

Can I make a trailer out of this?

I am in need of a trailer on the cheap. I have some 3 inch pipe from the local plumbing supply. WOuld this work ok?
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posted by dgilbert
64 comments posted 18yrs posted by dgilbert

broken tap

Well, Google so far has NOT been my friend. With a HSS 2-56 tap broken off in a lump of bronze I did my search - found...
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posted by mcgray
22 comments posted 18yrs posted by mcgray

TI- Heat treat?

Have some 0.030" 6Al-4V sheet I'd like to harden for my model boats, came across this, does it sound right?: If the mat...
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posted by tkee(no spam)
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by tkee(no spam)

Metalworking books for sale

Sheet Metal Handbook by Ron and Sue Fournier Metal Fabricators Handbook by Ron and Sue Fournier Welders Handbook by Rich...
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posted by dan.stanger
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by dan.stanger

Finish on PVC pipe/conduit

I'm machining some small enclosures using PVC electrical conduit (off white color). The electrical condut just happens...
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posted by Invalid
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by Invalid

Student made a half sized tank (hey Nick!)

Way cool. There is a video too. The video is priceless. http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/newsnow/2008/04/post_moto_ki...
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posted by ignoramus10392
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by ignoramus10392

outfitting a trailer

I'm the proud owner of a nifty Haulmark 6x10 enclosed trailer that I'm going to use for some wide range of things, most...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gigabitbucket
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by gigabitbucket

remove tractor tire fluid

The rear tire on my 8N just split open from old age. It has fluid in it. I want to find a way to remove the fluid and s...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
27 comments posted 18yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

looking for ss trim

I'm looking for some stainless steel or chrome trim pieces. 1/2" wide, 1/4" deep, bullet shaped ends, 12" long. The dim...
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posted by djdieterle
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by djdieterle

Making a trailer

I am in need of a trailer to haul some for mulch around my house. WOuld makign one out of the back end of a pckup work?...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dgilbert
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by dgilbert

Duck and Cover: It's the New Survivalism

>http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/06/fashion/06survival.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&ref=fashion> >By ALEX WILLIAMS Published:...
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posted by gunner
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by gunner

Chevy drain plug

I can't find the original thread, but I happened to be changing the oil in my Silverado pick-up yesterday and I remembe...
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posted by advance
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by advance

6063 aluminum tubing

Is 6063 aluminum tubing suitable for making a bicycle or motorcycle frame? is it strong enough?
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posted by lethaldriver
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by lethaldriver