Recent content by IdahoMan

Can anyone identify what thread type this is? ACME I assume? It's from a piece of denture equipment, it is brass. It is stuck tight. Questions: 1. Is there a properly priced thread-pitch-gauge out there for ACME threads (non-china)? 2. Is there a source of fairly priced taps/dies for cutting...

PVC 24"x20' culvert, IIRC, is about $800. :rolleyes: Plastic barrels will not work, what about wood/logs? Source...

As an alternative to the traditional metal/pvc culverts, what about large plastic drum/barrels connected end-to-end? Question(s) would be: Would they be able withstand the pressures (depth considered)? Is there a good way to connect them to prevent leakage (maybe some kind of adhesive...

Anyone know about these? The box at Home Depot says "Made in Vietnam". Anyone confirm the COO?

Heh. Coronavirus - Made in China, from global materials.

How does the Super Lube hold up for corrosion protection?

Thanks for that Matt. "Automotive greases and industrial greases are not equal. Many of the automotive greases have anti-wear additives that are made from polysulfides and/or chlorinated esters. These additives will attack "red metals" (copper) and will pit bronze and many brass alloys. Don't...

Grease thread. What kinds are there? When/when-not and where to use which. Compatibility issues. Best brands. Tips. Etc..

Does your vise have base-tightener-screw holes on both sides?

Made in Japan. I bought this because it was said to hold the 1/4 hex bits nice and firmly. Shame about Wiha bits going to Vietnam, I was going to buy a few sets but that's not likely now. Could use the longer bits with it, and get an extension for use with regular bits. BTW, here is a Craftsman...

Our last water heater lasted at least 50yrs I think (don't know how long it had been in the house, we moved in in the 80s). We had it replaced about 5yrs ago because the bottom of the tank started leaking. It was a "porcilined" brand or something. At the same time we had the hot-water pipes...

I'm having a hard time believing this thread even exists. A $120 paintbrush and people are talking like it's worth it. The world is screwed. No wonder you can't find anything (tools, shoes, paintbrushes) anymore. It's either garbage from commiecrapland, or $20/ea number2 pencils. People are...

Bump for info on what type of metal the Morgan Chicago vises are made of. I have a 145 with a couple of small chunks missing and wondered if they could be filled via welding and what type of rod/metal to use.

LOL. You're just not a real tradesman unless you spend $120 for paintbrush, $200 for a handsaw, or $90 on a divider.

That it does.