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    Powermatic Drill Press?

    Hey folks I've been looking for a new floor-standing drill press for my metal fab hobby and found this locally. The seller has no information except that it's 3-phase. Can anyone ID this model and possibly tell me if it's US-made? Unfortunately this is the only picture.
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    Antique welder information

    I have found a rather interesting old welder for sale locally and I'm interested in it, but I've been having a lot of trouble finding information on old welders in general and this one in particular. The ad only states that it's a General Electric rated at 400 amps and can run on 220 volt. Can...
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    Let's talk fire safety

    Over the last couple days I've been pulling together the parts for an oxy/acetylene rig and when I started planning the operational safety aspects I realized that beyond a token fire extinguisher, I've been severely overlooking fire prevention for my new-ish metalworking hobby. For background...
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    School me on Plasma cutters?

    Hi all, I'm in need of a tool for cutting curves and detail work. I've pretty much settled on a plasma over an oxy torch due to cost of gas and the improved precision that plasma seems to offer. Is Hypertherm really worth the extra $? A lot of people seem to think so but it sure is pricy. I'm...
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    Delta Drill Press-good buy?

    I've been on the lookout for a better replacement for my current craftsman drill press with trashed bearings and came across this. Seller says it's a 17" delta on 1phase 120v, no other details given. Would this be a good choice for my metalworking needs? Can anyone ID the model? Do I need to...
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