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The following tool is for sale at the Harbor. Item No. 46727 (Sorry but I am failing at pasting a workable hyperlink to...
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posted by ivan
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by ivan

Extracting broken bolt / screw

Hi; Often I need to extract broken bolts / screws and am thinking about picking up some left handed drill bits. Usually...
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posted by curranpg
46 comments posted 18yrs posted by curranpg

video of my lathe

GLOAT I see Camsoft just put my CHNC lathe up on their web site. Likely too much trouble for most because you'll have t...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

fa - nice new right angle drive gear assembly

several folks on the NG have discussed a need for these from time to time - I have two to offer - here's a link so you...
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posted by nobody
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

DC motor drive with voltage boost

What DC drive controller will produce more than 90vdc from 115vac?
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posted by ohland
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by ohland

ToolUnknown Help

Any thoughts would be appreciated. It's made by Miller Falls and says "#381 3 1/2 The pics are in the drop box: ToolUnkn...
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posted by here
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by here

Tapered bearing race install

I need to install two tapered bearing races in a steering head. First off let me say that with a few exceptions I hate...
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posted by wayne1NOSPAM
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by wayne1NOSPAM

Nice Lathe for the Consumate Hobbist

http://houston.craigslist.org/tls/522288018.html This guy is going to require one hell of a phase converter Jay Cups
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posted by randallX
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by randallX

357 battery

I have a .62cal underhammer that shoots about 6 inches left at 50 yards. Uncle had a little flashight with a laser and...
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posted by clutch
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by clutch

Mitutoyo Caliper Crystal?

I have a set of Mitutoyo 6" dial calipers that is missing a crystal. Where might I get one and how does one install it?...
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posted by randallX
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by randallX

fa: electric motor test set

here's the link - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300186119564after all the discussion that goes...
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posted by nobody
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by nobody

Beloit Bridgeport

http://madison.craigslist.org/tls/510936318.htmlBridgeport mill with Digital Readouts - $1500 What a shock! Metalworking...
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posted by ohland
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by ohland

OT Craigslist flame war

The Minneapolis craigslist tools section had an interesting flame war yesterday. No pieces left to view though http://m...
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posted by spamless
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by spamless

ready made shop

I seen this eBay auction. http://tinyurl.com/22jgd9 An entire shop. If anybody out there has the $ and is just starting,...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
41 comments posted 18yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

long time lurker needs end mill

1.25 or 1.5 (or larger) HSS end mill with .25 corner radius. flute lenth 75. Inserted cutter wont cut it (UHMW). Need by...
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posted by scottjhenry
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by scottjhenry