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1930's lathe on Craigslist

Got yer attention? Well, it's probably long gone, but the listing was good enough to make Best of Craigslist, which got...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by janders1957
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by janders1957

Rust removal

http://www.wr6wr.com/newSite/articles/columns/wp0906/wp0906.html Haven't tried it. I'm using the ZEP rust remover from...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kfvorwerk
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by kfvorwerk

Need 4-48 screw

I'd like to get a hold of one 4-48 screw to test to see if it fits into the business (test contact) end of a Federal te...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nhull
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by nhull

Rate my Metal Work!!

guys.. check it!! http://www.youcanrate.com/index.php?cmd=25&project_id=123&obbydata_id=2959&obby_id=593
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by smacktap
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by smacktap

What is it? CXCIV

http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/ Rob
26 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rhvp67
26 comments posted 19yrs posted by rhvp67

Homemade trailer

Interestingly enough. When I search for "homemade trailer" in Google images, my trailer comes up twenty first. http://im...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ignoramus13321
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by ignoramus13321

Wire pressure switch

How do you connect a 2 wire pressure switch for an air compressor to a three phase magnetic motor contorller (siemens)?...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by john.holland
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by john.holland

drill press holding fixture

I gave blood this morning. All over my radial arm drill that I got a couple months ago. The part snatched as the drill...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Repairing wear on lathe guides

I have an old Atlas 12" x 36" lathe.The crossfeeed and compound rest both have normal wear patterns. If I adjust the gu...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by grice
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by grice

Parts for cylinder hone

A friend emailed this to me, and I thought I'd put it up for the hunt. LLoyd ----- Know anyone that might have a lead o...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by lloydspinsidemindspring.com
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by lloydspinsidemindspring.com

OT- Wireless Video Cameras?

I live out of town and am interested in wireless video cameras for a couple of different purposes. One is to monitor th...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by regor
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by regor

Can a diamond blade cut aluminum stock?

I need to cut 1/16"-inch aluminum angle stock. And, to be clear up front, I'm a total newbie to metalworking (and not t...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by joe
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by joe

Plastic gear on a metal shaft

I bought a toy at a garage sale that is a "American Classic Express" toy railroad with about 8" large cars etc. It is a...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ignoramus2170
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by ignoramus2170

The Work Envelope Problem

In a weightless environment, a machine tool slide can be designed to move a distance equal to its own length, facilitat...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by DGoncz
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by DGoncz

is there a colour standard for steel?

when people have steel in the shops on the racks they paint the end with a colour indicating the alloy. they typically...
15 comments posted 19yrs
posted by notransponder
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by notransponder