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JoeLee: The wheels are two different type of wheels. The one on the left is a Silicon Carbide wheel with the grain size 36. The wheel on the right is...

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It may be my imagination, but it seems like every coffee can with a plastic lid, seems to rust whatever is in it. Not so much, the open top uline bins...

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Try spraying the table with silicone spray prior to any welding operation. Won't work 100 percent of the time, but will make a big difference.
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Spade drills with changeable inserts that had such lips were described as "serrated".

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I don't get why they are calling them 3 edge. They are not 3 flute as I know.

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Buying his supper at the commissary, heating it in the microwave ?

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Challenger: You can set up your e-mail accounts outside of HomeShopMachinist.
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Things here in southern Indiana aren't so bad, We (my wife and I) live out in the country, about 4 miles from the county seat. local Walmart and other...

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I googled machine shops in his hometown. There were 3 or 4 in Edmond. More in OK.C. I like recalcitrant, I think it means stupidly reluctant.
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Who told you to change your address? Why?You can create other e-mail addresses if you desire. Maybe also change provider.

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Welcome to the forum, Brad. If you feel the need to practice, a way to gain some quick and easy experience is to use pieces of 1/4" keystock. Cut...

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Yes, J Tiers got it right. My dad had one such as JT described. It was a large one, handles probably 28" long, the lower jaw was adjustable for size....

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I went thru this a couple of years ago. Had a good old electric that the plastic gears shot craps on me. Ordered a new one from someone on Ebay. Spent...

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Amen: In my thirty years in a large shop that did all kinds of work, I rarely found need for 1-2-3" blocks. We apprentices all were told to make...

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Brian: As several posters (experienced electricians) have urged, this installation needs an experienced electrician. The wiring is probably under rated...