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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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    Fork lift boom slip on?

    Thats slick.Awesome job.
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    Vidmar lock removal how to?

    Cool thanks. Ill give it a go tomorrow. Thanks.
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    Vidmar lock removal how to?

    I checked those directions out earlier. It says to turn lock cylinder with key.But what if i dont have key?Its a real nuts design. No retaining clip or nut. I thought Lista was hard. This is way worse
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    Lista workshop toolbox

    Top shelf toolbox. I own 3 listas and 3 vidmars. They are made to last. You will love 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?

    Thanks for the ideas guys.
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    Fork lift boom slip on?

    Im liking the red one. Im thinking about 4 set screws to tighten down onto forks.And a chain with a small load binder to make sure it doesnt come off.thanks guys
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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?

    Thanks. I want to do them all at once. Not as needed. If i make them the same as the stronghand i can use all their fixtures. I have a mag drill. Its going to take some time
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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

    So is it drink beer first than get hole hot. Haha. I was thinking 2x12 pressure treated cut end at about a 30 degree angle and drive up on.they should spread the load out. Or get 4 pieces of Steel about 2ft sq. Im not sure too many options. Thanks for the ideas and laughs
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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?

    Thanks for the info guys. I just want it to look nice and not get stained by gun oil and solvents
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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?

    I found a Bosch on craigslist. It seems well made. Thanks for the replys guys.
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    Need a hand held belt sander which one?

    The Makita 9404 gets real good reviews. Anyone got one?
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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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    Longest pattern combination wrenches made ?

    Who makes the longest wrenches made?
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    Which rolling gravity stand for Dewalt dws 780?

    I got the bosch stand. Its awesome. Glad i picked it up. Thanks for stearing me in the right direction.
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