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    CNC wood routing help.

    Thanks! Downloaded and played with that all morning.
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    CNC wood routing help.

    You may be right. Im going to hand make the first one or two and see how it goes. I mostly want to find a program I can learn to do this type of work with. The Fusion 360 looks perfect for me and teaching the 14 year old to use it. Thanks
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    CNC wood routing help.

    Hey all, Im looking to make 4-5 of the same boxes for a bluetooth speaker project. Something like this but used as a Bluetooth boombox not a guitar amp. It will be wrapped in Tolex and use lithium batteries. speaker by Chadsci, on Flickr Question is.... Is there a design program you would...
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    Screwdriver comparison

    Williams makes the screw drivers for Snap on. Available from a bunch of places. I have three sets around the house, the Kart track and the shops second tool set. I love them. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NH5F30/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Tool rolls. Anyone use them?

    This is to tool kit for my 911. I updated it a bit as the previous tool roll was a little hammered(i still have it for if and when I sell the car). I used the factory Blue and Black Pascha print that I used onto recover the seats. They had faded a bit over the years. I also had the tool kit sent...
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    engraved (lightly) snap on tools. How to I remove the engraving?

    It works!!!! I cant go a day or two without using this wrench at the shop and not think of my father. [/url]stein by Chadsci, on Flickr[/IMG]
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    A Real Blast Cabinet

    Thanks for response. I'll be calling on Monday to place my order! Chad
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    A Real Blast Cabinet

    Im looking to buy a blast cabinet and all these glowing reviews of **** blast cabinets has me convinced(the made in the USA part is great too). Couple of questions. Is there a difference between the 960 deluxe and the 970? Other than size of coarse. are the mechanicals the same? What...
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    radio flyer wagon

    I have built a bunch of them over the years. I like to do strollers from pedals cars but the Radio flyer wagons are fun too. A friend built this for his son. I have since made a few with this design and have a jig made up for the frame. Mono shock frame More frame detail My 32 ford...
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    Building a Pit Cart

    I just got caught up and would love to see a track side update. Really a great build. Congrats and I hope it worked well for you.
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    My first Wilton vise restoration

    Nice catch. I cant believe I didnt notice that. I was sanding it down Friday night and must have looked at that about 50 times too....
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    A tribute garage to my Porsches

    Looks great. I love the night light!
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    My first Wilton vise restoration

    Hey all, Thought I would post some pictures of my latest purchase. Its a Killer Wilton vise. I believe it is a 400s based on some other pics I have seen. Wilton2 by Chadsci, on Flickr I bought the vise from the Machine shop next to my repair shop. He is closing his shop down and selling...
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    My first "anvil" Why did I wait 30 years?

    Theres a guy on Ebay selling small chunks of rail road iron that fit in a Postal "If it fits it ships" box. I think they are around $35-45.
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    What to check on a used Lablond Regal lathe?

    Thanks I wasnt sure where hat was. Also I hope to get all the tooling he has for the machine.
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    What to check on a used Lablond Regal lathe?

    Thanks! Since I posted this I found a Youtube video that shows what to look for in a used lathe. About half way through that. Lots of great info there. This is what I see when I look at that dirty lathe.
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    What to check on a used Lablond Regal lathe?

    Hey all, The Lablond Regal that I have used and the owner has used to machine many things for me over the years is coming up for sale. I'm not a trained machinist more of a hobbyist and dont know what to check when evaluating it for purchase. What should I check on a used lathe? For those who...
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    Picked up a new plasma cutter at SEMA show

    They showed me a trick. Use the entire cup and nozzle assembly from a 30 on your 45 and set the amps to 20-25 and reduce the air flow so that the green light bar is under the mid point(but still green). This will allow you to cut out spot welds by holder the tip in a almost horizontal angle to...
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    Picked up a new plasma cutter at SEMA show

    Glad to help. The guy that helped us said he had a 1950 ford or something he's rebuilding. It was great to talk to people that new the product so well. :)
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    Picked up a new plasma cutter at SEMA show

    Honestly after talking to Jim and the demo from the other guy that helped me I couldn't think about spending money any where else. Cant wait to see what the 45 can do.
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