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    Is it possible to enlarge a nut thread by 1mm?

    Not a good idea. Messed up threads. No strength left. Get a machine shop to turn you a nut.
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    De-rust & paint Tahoe's steering knuckle

    The baking "hardens" the paint. I have had various pieces go much longer over the years before they start to rust again. As for the wife, I heated up a new bearing in motor oil prior to install on a truck rear axle years age in my ex-wife's oven. She was not happy about the smell. For the...
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    Some help from my friends

    Middle one looks like a type of swivel
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    Using 4-1/2" angle grinder as sander/polisher

    Try clamping your grinder in a vise as apply the hammer to it. Might have more control.
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    Using 4-1/2" angle grinder as sander/polisher

    What about using a flap disc? They work well and can leave a smooth surface.
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    Homemade Skid-Steer Jib Boom

    Like the Tom Sawyer aspect of having the kids paint it.
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    Oil in air.

    Quick update. The problem was a plugged crankcase vent plug. All good now.
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    Oil in air.

    Disconnected air line from tank to prevent any oil going into tank prior to startup. It has an approximate 12 inch long aftercooler/heatsink. Looks to be straight thru.
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    Grease gun fittings/couplers

    LockNLube Grease Coupler locks onto Zerk fittings. Grease goes in, not on the machine. World's best-selling original locking grease coupler. Rated 10,000 PSI. Long-lasting rebuildable tool. Got this thru Amazon. I like that it locks on the zerk fitting.
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    Oil in air.

    I transported a used 60 gal 2 stage on its side ( in a pickup ) due to being top heavy. Disconnected air line to tank ( don't want oil in tank - painting issues ). Fired it up and it is blowing an oil mist into a rag. Sprayed 1/2 can brakleen into intake while running, still getting oil mist...
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    What kind of epoxy to glue rare earth magnets to mild steel?

    Ha Ha.
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    Convert 1/4 BSP to 1/4 NPT

    All kinds of listing on google search. Get the correct adapter for safety and ease of use.
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    how to fit a square peg in a round hole?

    Double check the size of the anchors.
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    Danmar m6 2 Post Lift Mods

    Good idea/project. I would just have the diameter that fits up into the frame (that is the id of the rubber washer ) a tad taller.
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    what center drills for lathe?

    The angle on the center drill matches the angle on the live center in the tailstock. The angle on the stub drill is different. Very important to use center drill when wanting to use live center. Not so important when doing a drill start.
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