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    Industrial Chiller question

    So the other night at work they had an a chiller that cools on open glycol tank that cools a 1.5KW laser. There is a glycol loop from an outside water evaporator tower that runs through a plate type heat exchanger (condenser) and then the glycol tank/loop to the laser runs through another heat...
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    Firebrick43 fab projects

    Well Ryan got my hooked on SendCutSend a while back and several of the projects are nearing completion so I thought I would share First is a sprayer boom in SS. We inherited the Kawasaki brute force last spring. I am not overly fond of 4 wheelers but it was the wife’s mother’s so I decided to...
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    Heavy duty engine hoist *aka, cherry picker*

    So, my buddy that I have always borrow tools from has retired and moved to Tennessee. I am need of an engine hoist and I would actually one a heavy duty one to lift machine tool assemblies and such. (I really need to build a jib but I have not yet). I definitely want one that folds for...
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    Subaru/dodge TPMS/scan tool.

    I need to replace the original toyo tires (95K, cant complain) on my 17' forester before winter. The Not available anymore made me get in gear and look for tires. Tire rack has the size i need in 16" wheels, and I have have been thinking about switching to 16" rims any ways. So I was...
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    Does any one here have a PIMP?

    Get your mind out of the gutter, I always have been anti service pit because I know two guys that have fell in them with lasting effects. Even covers never seemed like a good idea. However I saw a video of an Iowa farmer that sells a licensed version of these. And it got me to thinking...
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    Safe room

    Anyone have a safe room in the shop? Saw this on ebay. Bank vault door Only 160,000 clams I just need a pile of gold to swim through like Scrooge McDuck
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    High end miter gauges

    So for my Unisaw I purchase a Osborne EB3. I really liked the idea of the triangulated bar/scale/indents setting the angle but the more I use the less satisfied I am. The one I have is made in china and the miter slot bar was really messed up. I wish I could have used one of the USA made...
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    New Hermes Model H

    I know this might be a long shot even for here. Does any one have a manual for a model H New Hermes engraving machine??
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    Wood plank flooring

    So, I am finishing up my ICF house and have been doing a lot of tiling. I have done a fair amount for non pro and was "trained" by an Sicilian man that owned the high end tile/marble/terrazzo shop in this area as he was my fathers friend and grandfathers neighbor. Any who my mom, after...
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    Torch pattern tracer

    Years ago was looking at cnc plasma machines. I soon found a local shop that does a great job on 3/8 and lower stuff but 1/2" and 3/4 its like pulling teeth and ****** expensive. As a kid I remember the fab shops my dad frequented having eye tracers and pattern tracers for oxy fuel cutting...
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    SAE “A” pump/motor flange.

    Does anyone know where I can buy a steel SAE “A” size 2 bolt mount flange maybe 1/2” thick? I need to make a custom mount for a hydraulic motor to a gear box and and would rather not have to machine the flange as well. I am striking out and only finding cast aluminum and iron foot mounts for...
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    Snap on 4 way wrenches.

    I am looking for some 4 way wrenches. I am interested in nice condition 4 way wrenches in the following sizes. 9/16 11/16 7/8 Really prefer snap on but will consider Mac or Armstrong if the price is right. Thank you
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    Corona MFT build.

    I started building this bench 2 years ago and got busy with life and other projects. Well the wuhan/ corona virus panic of 2020 is going to allow me lots of time to finish it. So as seen above I have bought a six pack of Corona, a juicy lime, and back to work, hopefully finish it. I have...
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    Time with the kids/grandkids. Aka derby cars

    Here’s a pic of the three derby cars my kids and I built this year. Boys ages 5 and 6 and daughter just had to have one to (she’s 3). 6 year old did a lot of cutting with the band saw. (Fire truck) Set a fence and feather boards and let him push it through with a push stick. Miter saw I would...
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    Looking at new band saws.

    Been looking for an old 20" band saw for a while (6 months) and just have not come across one. I want one with the ability to resaw decently but not solely. So I have been looking at new saws. Narrowed it down to three. Rikon 10-353 is in the lead Laguna 14bx in a close second but someday...
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    Caster/camber guage.

    So I have never had great luck with alignment shops, yea they will set toe but camber, rarely. I have done toe and 4 wheel alignments for years using the string method and it works great for that. I borrowed a friends old style magnetic camber gauge but I never liked using them on a brake...
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    Copper tubing cutter.

    What's the best copper pipe cutter out there. I am sick of ones that don't hold up. Superior tool one not good. Like the imperial tubing cutter but it has not held up.
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    Low water cut off

    I am using an HTP phoenix Light duty (modulating and condensing DWH) as a boiler for my Radiant in floor heat and to heat an indirect water heater for domestic hot water. The HTP has no boiler control inputs per say, is maintains its own temp, even has an Out door reset sensor, but is not an...
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    Veneer plaster vs drywall

    So the inspection on my icf garage and addition is done and we are prepping for drywall. Origianally wanted to do plaster max over the icf but the 60$ for 40 sqft of materials was to much. I hate drywall but that was the plan. Well i came across veneer plaster on blue board and it looks nice...
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    Fire alarm wiring.

    So I understand there is a hot, neutral, and a signal wire. I am wiring everything in emt. I would like to use 14 ga red for the signal wire but tap off a 20 amp 12 ga circuit for power. Is this kosher? Second, can I power the basement alarm and top floor alarms off different circuits...
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