⏣ General Metalworking

Tubing and hose selector

Here's another hangover from my editing days -- I get all kinds of white pa pers. This one might be useful to some folk...

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posted by edhuntress2

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Best survival calibers; was 7 ways to stay alive

>>> https://www.cabelas.com/product/Best-Bores-For-Big-Bears/532060.uts >> >> Article covers a lot of calibers, yet doe...

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posted by dakadldo2

10 comments posted 8yrs posted by dakadldo2

Assessor information for 326 Olive Ave in Taft

The land, which Wieber does not own: http://assessor.co.kern.ca.us/propertydetails.php?srctext=03930304002&srctype=atn...

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posted by george

14 comments posted 8yrs posted by george

This might just work !

tractor yesterday that's been beat to s*it ... the machine auto-engages the front wheel drive when the brakes are appli...

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posted by snag_one

35 comments posted 8yrs posted by snag_one

120V water heater element

Hey Larry, IIRC you heat water with excess solar power, right? I noticed this 120V 2000W element while looking for some...

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posted by muratlanne

8 comments posted 8yrs posted by muratlanne

Knife Control in the U.K.

http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2018/05/knife-control-in-the-u-k.php Posted on May 29, 2018 by John Hinderaker in...

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posted by whiney_will_have_his_nose_in_my_ass_in_3_2_1

2 comments posted 8yrs posted by whiney_will_have_his_nose_in_my_ass_in_3_2_1

Mr Asch (and/or others) a benign question

Mr. Asch, (and/or others) Is there a better group system that you use instead of rec.crafts.metalworking? I remember it...

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posted by smtpv1

13 comments posted 8yrs posted by smtpv1

Well pump questions and water softener

Hello, Q-1: We have a 1.5hp, 230v well pump at around 360ft. I was in the pump roo m today and the pressure switch kick...

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posted by smtpv1

7 comments posted 8yrs posted by smtpv1

A beautiful sight

At least to me beautiful. Saturday I turned a bunch of aluminum castings for a customer. They are about 5 inches long a...

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posted by etpm

2 comments posted 8yrs posted by etpm

ATTN: WhoYaKidding (and his ghost)

Wieber, the life-long dole-scrounger, chiseler and deadbeat, apparently once said, "I was a Democrat for 8 or more years...

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posted by cap

3 comments posted 8yrs posted by cap

Rifled barrel

measures .875 at the receiver end . I'd like to build a bolt action handgun chambered ib .222 Rem , which has a cartrid...

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posted by snag_one

3 comments posted 8yrs posted by snag_one

Are Jacks Worth It?

I often find myself cutting aluminum flat bar that extends beyond the jaws of the vise. When that happens it can result...

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posted by none

11 comments posted 8yrs posted by none

Generator wiring question

Hi, I have a 1-1/2HP, 220v motor running from the dryer socket, all good. I was thinking of putting in a change over sw...

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posted by davenpete

51 comments posted 8yrs posted by davenpete

Lincoln Welder electrical questions

Hi Guys, Two Welders: Welder 1: Weld-pak100. Is there any way to convert this to 220v? They make a similar 220 version...

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posted by davenpete

5 comments posted 8yrs posted by davenpete

Chucking Reamers?

So what is the big difference in straight flute and spiral flute reamers... other than a few degrees. Seriously the spi...

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posted by none

3 comments posted 8yrs posted by none