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MMandres replied to the thread Trenching bucket width.Agreed, use the bucket you already got. It's the same amount of work either way, and the end result will be the same. 👍
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MI would use the 12" bucket, you already have it and in the sand it is going to fall in a little any way.
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MA 110v bench lathe, such a an 10x22 import, 10" atlas, 9" southbend, or 10" logan can turn steel just fine. Its slower but you don't...
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MI have an old 1940s Craftsman 120V lathe. Any experienced machinist would say it's junk. But I can make bushings, spacers, etc and mod...
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MMandres replied to the thread Lathe newbie/Buying my first machine.It depends a lot on your area/region. Around here, in that price range I'd look for a vintage Logan or a newer Enco/Jet import.
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MMandres replied to the thread wow diamond blades don't last long.I'm wondering if that's the root of the problem. The HF consumables have always had a bad rep. Maybe try a Diablo blade and see if...
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MMandres reacted to Rusted Nut's post in the thread New Bay Window: U-factor not met, Inspector says need new glass, will argon maybe meet new code? with
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MMandres replied to the thread New Bay Window: U-factor not met, Inspector says need new glass, will argon maybe meet new code?.Can you ask for some grace from the city/town council? I understand codes like this being enforced on new developments, but it seems...