Recent content by Maine Coon

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    Log mill plans

    I was thinking something bigger to saw 30 in oak logs.
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    cordless tools

    It all depends on your budget as most manufactures make tools in several different price ranges. So you should ask yourself which brand to buy in a certain price range. Dewalt 18v is a nice drill, however in lower price range Makitas have bigger battery capacity. Milwaukee does have absolutely...
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    Epoxy for holding nuts instead of welding?

    Loctite Blue 242 does work as well.
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    Wishing the US would formally change to the metric system

    It would take 100s of years before there is no serviceable equipment and buildings left.
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    When cost is not object...

    I remember Formula 1 crash, maybe 15 years ago, when pliers got stuck somewhere in the cockpit.
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    Log mill plans

    I am toying with the idea to build log milling machine, does anyone know where could I get building plans?
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    Tempering and Heat Treating Knives

    I may be wrong, but I think it's done at 800 °C
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    Welding Table/Workbench Build

    wow very impressive
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    drilling in stainless steel railing pipe - what bit?

    a lot of lubricant, slow speed and high pressure
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    Quiet and long life modest air compressor?

    Personally I wouldn't go below 3hp, 60 gallon. https://www.drillselect.com/forum/power-and-hand-tools/pneumatics/74-60-gallon-air-compressor I don't want to go over the frustration of waiting every few minutes for compressor tank to fill up.
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    Which Welding Rods?

    I agree, Hobart 7018 is also a great rod.
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    Which Welding Rods?

    Do you put them in kitchen oven or do you have some kind of dedicated oven?
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

    very classy
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    62 Corvette rebuild

    It looks great, I would keep original rims.
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    AR51 Buggy Build

    Very nice, keep it light and simple!
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