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    Best nicest manual caulk gun made?

    Who makes the best ,well made manual caulk gun?
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    Whos got a Hypertherm Powermax 45 xp?

    Im thinking of buying one. Does it cut 1/2" clean? Any problems with it? Everything ive seen looks like this is the one to get.
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    Need a good tig cable cover.

    Im looking for a tough,flexable and light tig cable cover. My torch is 25ft long. Ive seen mention of rock climbing rope sleeve. Whats everyone using?
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    Whos using a tig button?

    I was going to get an ssc finger control for my tig torch. But they are not available and they dont answer emails. My next option is a tig botton. The only thing i dont like about it is it needs 110 volt to power its control box. I read they have a battery pack option to get around this. I have...
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    Receiver rack to keep vises,grinders etc?

    Where is everyone storing what was in the receiver on your welding bench? I have way too many vises,grinders,compact bender. To be on the bench at one time. Im thinking of building a rack with a bunch of receiver tubes to store the stuff. Just looking for ideas.Thanks guys
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    Got a bad bottle of argon

    I knew the day would come. Figures its on a 330 cf bottle. Shop is going to swap it out.i checked everything possible. As soon as i switched to a spare bottle everything good.
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    Who has a ssc Touch 4 tig welding fingertip torch control.

    Im in need of a finger control for my tig torch. The ssc looks good. Putting the tig pedal between legs is no fun. Or if i have to climb a ladder,no place for foot pedal. Just looking for a real world review. Thanks guys
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    Post your diy jigs and clamps for welding

    Looking for some ideas on diy welding jigs and clamps to make fab jobs go smooth. Thanks guys
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    Show your homemade shop press accessories.

    Please show your homemade shop press accessories. Im thinking of building or having built a thick pair of V blocks that fit tight inside the bed channel. Thanks guys
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    Wanted powermatic 143 step pully

    I need a step pulley for my Powermatic 143 part # 6807070 Ive looked everywhere. Comes up as discontinued. Im hoping someone has one sitting on a broke or beat saw. This is the step pulley coming off the gear box.Thanks
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    Really good respirato?

    Im looking to get a really good respirator to use mostly for grinding. And dust. It seems the 3m 7500 is good. Whats the best?
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    Looking over an old powermatic 143?

    Looking over an old powermatic 143 bandsaw ? Im going to be looking at an old powermatic 143 bandsaw. Any tips. Do they have any weak spots? Can i lay it down in the bed of my truck without hurting it? Im using it to cut metal.
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    School me on a Bridgeport.

    Ive been thinking of getting a Bridgeport mill. I know i want a variable speed machine. I was told to get a J head . And try to get a machine with chrome ways. Im going used so i want to make sure i chose wisely. Im just a guy messing around in my garage. But i want a decent machine. Ideally it...
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    Vidmar lock removal how to?

    I bought a used stanley vidmar cabinet today with no key. The cabinet is unlocked but the swiss lock cylinder has defeated me. I drove the little pin out near the rod. No luck. It has no retainer clip or nut.Please help. I just want to get a key made. I need to find a # on the lock.
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    Fork lift boom slip on?

    Has anyone made a slip on forklift boom? Im looking for some design ideas. Im thinking square tube and extendable like a cherry picker boom. Im not going to be using forreal heavy stuff. Just the occasional odd object in the back of my truck.
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    Hole spacing on stronghand fab table?

    Im real close to drilling the holes on my fab table 5/8" to mimic a stronghand fab table. Can someone tell me the spacing of the holes on a real stronghand table? Thanks
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    Preventing hard tire forklft from sinking into blacktop

    Im getting a 3000 lb capacity propane powered hard tired hyster. Can i park it on a sheet of 3/4" pressure treated plywood to prevent it from sinking into blacktop? Give me some ideas. Thanks
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    Tough finish for butcher block work bench?

    I need suggestions for a tough finish for a maple butcher block work bench im redoing.i need something oil and solvent resistant. Im not going to be beating on the top.i just want it to stay nice.thanks guys
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    Need a hand held belt sander which one?

    Im refinishing a butcher block work table and need a belt sander . Which one is a good one? Recomendations?
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