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06-21-2018, 10:02 AM

Seastar started a thread What helmet? in Home Shop Welding

I find it necessary to weld just a few times a year. Almost always I use MIG. I have an old automatic helmet that I have had so long I can't...

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06-12-2018, 07:16 AM

Seastar replied to a thread Breakaway mechanism in General

Throw the sickle bar mower away. Unless you have a modern unit mounted on a very large tractor that has an enclosed cab. Those old poorly designed...

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06-04-2018, 10:05 AM

Seastar replied to a thread Craftsman/Atlas lathes? in General

I know this is an old thread but can't resist. I inherited an Atlas 618 from my wife's father in law about 40 years ago and still have it. It was...

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06-03-2018, 11:38 AM

Seastar replied to a thread Battery tab welder in General

You need another scope to be an actual Frankenstien lab. Bill

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06-03-2018, 11:30 AM

Seastar replied to a thread Heating cast iron to make it grow in General

Go Brian! Make them grow! Bill

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05-30-2018, 05:10 PM

Seastar replied to a thread 22 stitches and a band aid later.... in General

I got a nasty cut through my nitrial gloves today milling aluminum. These damn machines of ours have evil demons in them! Bill

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05-30-2018, 04:54 PM

Seastar replied to a thread Horrible Fright in General

Couldn't agree more Mcgyver! Waste of time and key clicks to argue with those who have decided it's their way or the highway. "Over and out" Bill

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05-30-2018, 11:49 AM

Seastar replied to a thread Horrible Fright in General

"Most corporations are, at the moment, acting against the interests of the US" Jerry You can't really believe this BS! You destroy any credibility...

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05-30-2018, 08:56 AM

Seastar replied to a thread Horrible Fright in General

"Corporate America" is primarily responsIble to their SHAREHOLDERS. That's how our great capitalism system works. If they can maximize shareholder...

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05-29-2018, 02:29 PM

Seastar replied to a thread OT: Does Anyone Make A True Battery State Of Charge Meter? in General

There is a Neiko battery load tester on Amazon that sells for less than $20. Free shipping with prime. It works great! I have two of them. Bill

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05-28-2018, 09:24 AM

Seastar replied to a thread Does Anyone Really Leave The Spring On These ?? in General

I would never, ever modify a chuck key or a table saw guard! Shiver, shiver! I am sure that is illegal in California and maybe even in Indiana...

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05-25-2018, 08:28 PM

Seastar replied to a thread Horrible Fright in General

I have several rolling toolboxes full of Craftsman tools that I bought over several years many years ago. They have all served me well and I have no...

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05-22-2018, 06:53 PM

Seastar replied to a thread OT . Show us a picture of your classic bicycle in General

Except for the Huffy (maybe) not an American in the lot! Where are the Schwins? Bill

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05-22-2018, 08:48 AM

Seastar replied to a thread Has anyone tamed the infamous HF band saw blade welder? in General

I hate it when people make things work that I can't. Good for you! Bill

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05-22-2018, 08:43 AM

Seastar replied to a thread OT . Show us a picture of your classic bicycle in General

Where was the funeral? Bill

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05-22-2018, 08:34 AM

Seastar started a thread OT volcano in General

Here is a link to the eruptions in Hawaii. Bill...

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05-21-2018, 08:12 AM

Seastar replied to a thread Has anyone tamed the infamous HF band saw blade welder? in General

I had one of those HF machines and never could get it to work. I took it back and got a refund. I just buy pre-assembled blades -- less...

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05-19-2018, 08:37 AM

Seastar replied to a thread Way OT, Possibly in a galaxy far, far away: Peeve’s about movies and TV shows. in General

+1 Shhhh! Don't tell her! Bill

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05-17-2018, 02:18 PM

Seastar replied to a thread OT What type of adhesive? in General

Good ideas. I think I will fabricate a stainless steel "brace" to fit behind the vertical panel and bear the weight. I can make it have wide...

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05-17-2018, 02:08 PM

Seastar replied to a thread OT What type of adhesive? in General

60 years of hard work and a tiny bit of luck! You should see the rest of the house! I designed it, for the most part. Thanks for the complement....

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05-17-2018, 08:35 AM

Seastar replied to a thread OT What type of adhesive? in General

and the corner of the wall----- Bill

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05-17-2018, 08:29 AM

Seastar replied to a thread OT What type of adhesive? in General

here is a picture of the statue. Bill

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05-17-2018, 07:46 AM

Seastar replied to a thread OT What type of adhesive? in General

Sorry I did not provide more information. The place where the statue and slab of Quartz will mount is on top of the junction of two 8" reinforced...

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05-16-2018, 08:46 AM

Seastar started a thread OT What type of adhesive? in General

I neede to glue/fasten a piece of 1 1/4" thick quartz (similar to granite) counter top material to a concrete wall to make a base for a life sized...

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05-15-2018, 07:55 AM

Seastar replied to a thread OT: What Is That Hole At Nose of Some WWII Subs? in General

Hawse pipe, Beat me to it. Bill

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05-10-2018, 10:37 PM

Seastar replied to a thread OT West Dubuque High School Technology Club in General

Now THAT'S what I call a high school shop program! Absolutely outstanding! Bill

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05-10-2018, 09:55 PM

Seastar replied to a thread Who has taken a NIMS Test ? in General

That's the sad state of our high schools all over the country. No trades are taught. Can't have the students injured by those dirty greasy...

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05-10-2018, 12:26 PM

Seastar replied to a thread OT: Favorite Movie in General

Have you noticed that almost all of the movies mentioned are old! That must say something about the posters on here. Or the crappy movies of today....

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05-10-2018, 08:13 AM

Seastar replied to a thread OT: Favorite Movie in General

I agree with most of the movies mentioned here. At least the ones I have seen. Some are really obscure. Two of my favorites not mentioned are...

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05-10-2018, 07:45 AM

Seastar replied to a thread baking painted items in General

I have been using that paint for years and find if the coat is heavy it takes a month or two to cure to a hard surface. If you coat lightly, as in a...

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