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    wilton vise restoration

    I have seen on other threads that the Rustoleum Hammer Tone is a good almost match to the original paint.
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    "Aero-1946" at work - pics of a German hobby workshop project

    Those mirrors look very nice good job.
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    "Aero-1946" at work - pics of a German hobby workshop project

    What happened to you guys? I enjoyed your weekly installments of your creativity and craftsmenship. You do fantastic work hope to see you on here soon.
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    Welding Table Question

    I would get the thickest top you can afford and move (buddies come in handy for this. The thicker the top the stouter the base hast to be. If you build it right the first time then you won't regret it. Mig work with a Hobart 140 3/8 supported properly is probably thick enough. No matter how big...
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    Standard Sizes for Aluminum Sheet?

    Working in aviation I have seen that grade in 3 x 6, 4 x 8, 4 x 12, and 5 x 12
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    Learn how to weld/fabricate

    When you take a welding class the mistakes you make are part of your tuition. At the community college that i am taking a mig class the cost with books is 520.00 In the four months I will be in class I am sure I will burn through at least that much in materials and electricity. Your choice but...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I was given a Wilton 400S a few years ago but it looks different from some of the others. It is a 72 model year and here are some pictures. SO what do you all think?
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    Wilton Vise History

    I was given a Wilton 400S a few years ago but it looks different from some of the others. It is a 72 model year and here are some pictures. SO what do you all think?
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    MIG welding tips.

    Check your local community college. I am taking a MIG class right now I am sure that I will burn through more material ( at my cost and time) than what the class costs. $520 with books. You will learn the right way to prepare a joint for welding and many times they have open times that you can...
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    honda xr80 and xr100 question

    I am not sure if it will work but the guys on thumpertalk would probably know www.thumpertalk.com
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    First post - and question about labeling toolboxes

    You could always get die cut vinel stickers made custome for yout dravers. They can cut them in any font and size.
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    Aluminum Track Material

    www.onlinemetals.com
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    "Aero-1946" at work - pics of a German hobby workshop project

    The 30Degree drills have a threaded drill bit and are non reversable. Drills can be held in with a collet, also other threaded items are countersinks, and reams. They are an aircraft tool you can find them on Brown Tools, Yard Store, Cleveland Tool and a few others. They also come in 90 and 45...
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    Workbench

    Very nice indeed!
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