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    2 Hour Baldor 221 Polishing Lathe Restoration

    In to follow this thread. Nice work
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    Rivet Gage (gauge)

    You might look at this and see if it helps http://www.faccafasteners.com/Products/PopRivet.html
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    Craftsman Toolbox Restomod

    I'm in also
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    Learning to weld: TIG Questions...

    When I first started trying to TIG I swore it would be easier to rub my belly with my left hand, pat my head with my right hand, stand on my left foot, and circle my right foot ...all at the same time. It made me really appreciate the talent of a good TIG welder. I can now do passable welds...
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    Anyone do any home Zinc Plating?

    Thanks for the pics. What did you use for the degreasing?
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    bondic plastic welding system

    I used it to repair a crack on my dashboard about a month ago. It's still holding up. It worked just as the videos show as far as using the light to set the plastic. No breaks in the repair so far, so I'm happy.
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    Dog ran off with welding hood.

    My wife couldn't find her keys one morning, and she came to me and asked if Missy (our little beagle pup) might have carried them off somewhere. Missy died a couple of years ago at the age of 16 years, but when my wife can't find anything now I still ask her if maybe Missy got it. :-)
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    Wives and tools - anyone else honest?

    Before I retired and had a regular income, both my wife and I would just buy whatever we needed. Neither of us were big spenders and and there was never a problem. Large purchases were always discussed with each other. Now that I'm retired and limited income, I am the one who balks at tool...
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    Building generator, need ideas on how to mount outlets in panel.

    I found THESE to work well and they are pretty affordable
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    Weather station

    That is exactly the set up I have. I use a Davis Pro wireless, and all of the sensors are mounted on a pole at the side of the walkway onto my dock. It is about 100 yards from my house and I get great "reception" from the unit. I never have had any data missed, even in winds of up to 90 miles...
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