Recent content by RonnieJ-57

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    MP&C Shop Projects

    Those pliers would look great on the front of a vise grip.
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    MP&C Shop Projects

    Try weldmonger.com. He has a YouTube channel with lots of great welding videos.
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    MP&C Shop Projects

    Great work. I have the Gardiner DVD and he too says **** weld. However, he does say that gas weld is the best way. Can you comment. His concerns are brittle joints and thin metal.
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    What is a fair price for this classic old lathe?

    Check the ways near the head stock for wear..a good straight edge should do. Run the quick change box, both directions and listen. A bent shaft from a wreck will sound like a washing machine. If it is convient, ope the apron and look at the worm gear and the ends for wear. Nothing that can't be...
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    MP&C Shop Projects

    I have continued to read your post and think I will borrow the portable E-wheel idea. I will take a pic as well. Soon as the weather breaks. Like many, I have a driveway shop. The tools are the only items that stay dry and sometimes warm. I purchased the David Gardiner DVD and it was all that...
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    MP&C Shop Projects

    You do amazing work. I found this thread by accident. I think I should buy a lotto ticket before my good luck runs out. How would you treat an area that has no rear access. I have a mid 50s truck and patched a hole in the front area of the interior roof. Compound curves. The patch was fit and...
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    E-tek Restorations: PROJECT THREAD

    Re: E-tek Resto's 56 Chevy Truck i often work alone and the trans is difficult to wrestles. i cut the heads off two bolts and saw a screwdriver slot in the same end. Then screw the studs in the top two bellhousing holes. Slide the trans over the studs. Screw the bottom two bolts snug to hold...
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    Identify this piece!

    an arbor mill.
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    steel prices - box store vs local

    see if you have a "Metal Supermarket franchise in your area.
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