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    Barth Shear

    Have you found any info on the Barth shear? I have a 42 inch Barth. The upper blade assembly seems to have way too much space between it and the housing it fits in. It has 2 jam bolts to the side to set the clearance which seems like a bad idea with the bolts rubbing on the blade when it is in...
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    Another opinion thread. heating a 30x40. And insulation question.

    check out the heat exchanger blowers from northern hydraulic. They mount in the stove pipe a foot or two above the stove and capture the heat going out the stack. A fan in the back blows the heated into the room. Works great. Also in my shop ( 40x60 ) I use the wood heater and also have three...
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    Light upgrades for sand blast cabinet

    I bought a used trinco blast cabinet. The two bulb flouresent was enough light but the best addition to the cabinet is paint. Paint the inside with white latex paint (latex=rubber ). It will not blast off and you won't believe the difference. Also put a piece of screen wire in the bottom to...
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    McMaster - Carr

    They can get stuff to you next day on regular shipping when UPS or Fed Ex cant get it to you with overnight charges. Great company.
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    Got a blast cabinet

    I just bought a used Trinco cabinet. I am in the process of cleaning and repainting it now. I have been around blast cabinets for years but learned a neat lesson from the guy that I bought the cabinet from. Repaint the inside of the cabinet with white latex Paint. It really helps on viewing the...
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    Industrial Metal Desks

    I have an idea to take one and put heavy casters to make a roll around shop table. Maybe even put the wire welder in the center compartment. I think it would be handy to pull up to my latest project to pile stuff on.
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