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02-23-2021, 08:11 PM
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Cant explain why ron paul article implied the gov...
Cant explain why ron paul article implied the gov asked before the 14th. MAYBE they did but that seems doubtful since it didnt really get cold until the 14th, and coldest on early morning of 16th. ...
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02-23-2021, 09:36 AM
Thread: Metal planer mill conversion
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Did you know that you can speed up the play speed...
Did you know that you can speed up the play speed on most videos? On youtube at the bottom right of the screen is an icon of a round gear, if you click that it will open up a few options, click on...
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02-23-2021, 01:25 AM
Thread: 340 T HBM G&L ex gov. Load with tooling
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Are you talking to the Wyoming guy? Wanted: ...
Are you talking to the Wyoming guy?
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02-21-2021, 01:25 PM
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Thank you for posting, looks like a great find....
Thank you for posting, looks like a great find. At least you are able to get some of its history, maybe all with a little more research.
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02-21-2021, 10:11 AM
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I noticed this comparison on youtube. As much as...
I noticed this comparison on youtube. As much as I love copper it looks like pex is the way to go if freezing is a possibility. He takes several types & sizes of plumbing & fittings and freezes them...
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02-20-2021, 12:24 AM
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There is heat in Texas? Better tell them down...
There is heat in Texas? Better tell them down there, and get down there quick while the weather is still cool to make those repairs. :cheers:
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02-19-2021, 06:05 PM
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I am sure diggers point is there is NO reason to...
I am sure diggers point is there is NO reason to run the genny to keep the fridge cold... Just open the door. Well maybe it would be nice to have the light come on for latenight snack?
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02-14-2021, 02:08 PM
Thread: WTB: quality phase converter
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Isn't the motor on your 10EE a DC motor?
Isn't the motor on your 10EE a DC motor?
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02-13-2021, 02:33 AM
Thread: Need help Minting my Own Gold
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You guys know this thread is from 2008, right? ;)
You guys know this thread is from 2008, right? ;)
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02-05-2021, 10:43 PM
Thread: 3/4" Schedule 10 Pipe Source?
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Have you looked for 1 1/16" tubing? 3/4 pipe OD...
Have you looked for 1 1/16" tubing? 3/4 pipe OD is 1.050" so the tube would be .012 bigger.
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02-04-2021, 09:23 PM
Thread: Trailer Axle Weight Rating?
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It is most likely a solid axle as mentioned...
It is most likely a solid axle as mentioned above. Tubing would not bend like that.
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02-02-2021, 03:53 PM
Thread: How do older Phase Perfects usually die?
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wheelieking had one fail. If I remember it right...
wheelieking had one fail. If I remember it right it fried a lot of electronics and almost burned down his house (on the same circuit as the shop), a search should find the old thread.
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02-01-2021, 10:19 PM
Thread: 15hp 208/416 motor on 240v RPC?
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RFC? I dont understand.
RFC? I dont understand.
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02-01-2021, 07:21 PM
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Ladder will probably fly right over you in the...
Ladder will probably fly right over you in the civic and go through the back window of the car in front of you. :rolleyes5:
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02-01-2021, 02:43 PM
Thread: 15hp 208/416 motor on 240v RPC?
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15hp 208/416 motor on 240v RPC?
I have searched archives and the best I was able to come up with is "it depends"... I am looking at a mechanical press rake with a 15hp 208/416 motor. I have 240 3 phase frome my RPC, actual voltage...
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01-31-2021, 12:52 AM
Thread: WTB: quality phase converter
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I have a spare convert-a-phase. It is 10 hp max...
I have a spare convert-a-phase. It is 10 hp max motor size and 15 hp total combined motors. It has a real RPC idler made by baldor. It had no problems starting my 10 hp power hammer with a large...
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01-30-2021, 06:40 PM
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If the grooving is substantial then you you can...
If the grooving is substantial then you you can fill it with your favorite epoxy and sand smooth before pressing on the sleeve. The groove can telegraph through the thin metal, it will still work,...
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01-28-2021, 12:38 AM
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Quick on-line search came up with new models made...
Quick on-line search came up with new models made in Taiwan.
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01-20-2021, 12:34 AM
Thread: FS: Acu-Rite DRO's
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I will drive up and get them if you cant ship to...
I will drive up and get them if you cant ship to Sam stlouis.
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01-10-2021, 04:10 PM
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Generally the same here for the last 30-40 yrs or...
Generally the same here for the last 30-40 yrs or so.
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01-10-2021, 09:41 AM
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Lots of talk about rockwell on here if you search...
Lots of talk about rockwell on here if you search for it. I dont have one so did not pay attention to what was said about them, I think positive info, double check me to be sure though...
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01-10-2021, 09:30 AM
Thread: Spinning aluminum
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Are you using engine lathe? If so do the final...
Are you using engine lathe? If so do the final sizing with the tool in compound to keep it straight.
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01-10-2021, 02:49 AM
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better relations with Taiwan = cheaper machines?
I just saw this news today and thought this could give us in USA some favorable pricing on Taiwan imports. Have not looked at it detail, bed time now. Might be a good thing or??
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01-10-2021, 01:55 AM
Thread: Spinning aluminum
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I have a spinning lathe but have only done...
I have a spinning lathe but have only done flatish steel "dishes" with it. From what I have learned is you probably want to make an internal mandrel, could be hard tight grain wood, and start with a...
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01-04-2021, 12:43 AM
Thread: OT-Decent quality box blade/land leveler
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Look at a belly scraper, could also be called mid...
Look at a belly scraper, could also be called mid mount blade. This goes under the tractor, between the wheels, like a mini road grader. Easy to keep things flat, sounds like you will be doing. ...