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    Does anyone own an Allen distributor machine?

    I am trying to determine if I have a distributor issue or does my machine measure in distributor degrees instead of crank degrees. The distributor I am testing is suppose to have 20 degrees of mechanical advance at 4800 rpm. My machine displays distributor rpm and engine rpm this is the...
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    Extra tall pipe stand

    Yurt?
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    plastic welding

    Older model they no longer sell......
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    Stuck drum brake: how to release?

    Does the car run? A method that works well is put the rear on jack stands,put a few nuts just slightly on the studs to keep the drum from flying off and put it in drive get the rear wheels turning and hit the brakes.
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    Welding in patch panels

    ok thanks!
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    Welding in patch panels

    Robert thanks for you wisdom! When you say non-stop weld seam are you saying doing in one continuous Tig weld, not the dot method with the mig?
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    Welding in patch panels

    Front Fender, rear section, just before door.
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    Welding in patch panels

    Quick question Robert, I have to fix this area but there is no access behind the panel, except the very edges, and the whole panel is welded in place. My thought was to cut out the area indicated in red and do my best to weld but not be able to panish most of the back side. Would this be the...
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    Glue for drop in pickup bed liner

    He was talking about using parts of it for projects not as a truck bed liner......
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    soft jaws again

    Nice job, I LOL at the getting lost in a side project! Can't tell you the number of times I have attempted to do a thorough cleaning and never got to it because of a spin off project.
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    High temperature thread locker/ sealant- 1100 degrees

    How about this link: "https://www.midwayusa.com/product/168884/flexbar-rocksett-high-temperature-thread-locking-compound-2-oz" Copy everything except the quotes and paste in new browser window.
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    Anyone interested in a DXF sharing thread?

    sounds cool!
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    Welding Helmet

    I have a Optrel e684 with cheater. Holy cow did this thing make a difference. Had a 3m speedglass and it can not compare. I also used a gold lens when using tig, but not necessary now.
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    MP&C insperation

    I keep on trying to get better at the metal work and see all his cool tools. Well ended picking a 1915 Metal shear made just a few miles from my house. Back when they were making equipment in the USA. Here is what I saw on a craigslist ad. I figured the first two digits in the serial...
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    Bandsaw blade brazing jig

    Nice job! Thanks for sharing.
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