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    DIY powder coating my rims help needed .

    FYI, powder can be tricky to mask and get the edge you want. Not as simple as solvent paint systems. Lastly powder may not have same detail in the logo area when heated. Certainly possible though.
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    1/2" ratchet drive needed

    Anyone with spare USA long length 1/2" drive ratchet? Craftsman, KD, Gear wrench, SO, etc. overall length 14 -17" max. Needs to be repairable and rust/hammer blow mark free. Paypal preferred.
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    Souped-Up Tools/Machinery: What have you done?

    nothing radical, Delta DP with much better German Rohm chucks and economy vertical digital scale for drilling depth control and a Mastercraft USA small cross slide for simple slotting and plastics prototypes and careful fitment of moving pulleys, lube + custom stand..Ive added additional...
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    Show us your drill press

    Not all that impressive compared to all the listed rebuilds but this past week rebuilt the top end of my bench Delta DP350 variable speed pulley drive (known to fracture) with NOS parts from Renovo Tools. Deburred the motor shaft with 400 wet paper + some flat file work at set screw marks +...
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    ...and my wife thinks I'm impulsive

    Welcome..I really like your garage architecture. Over the golf cart area have you considered a 3/12 pitch roof with the ridge at center like the main roof line.? I imagine the second story window would need to be a few inches shorter though. Metal roofing :)
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    Hello from Gilmer County Georgia

    Welcome to the new member from north of Carters Lake and south of Blue Ridge and very close to the Cartecay River and northwest of our home in Alpharetta, GA..
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    How do you leave a crescent wrench?

    what if it is a metric crescent.. :)
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    air compressor/spray gun questions

    Basics- 6 gallon will be fine for impact or nail guns but will not be any good with a spray gun setup. Two reasons- CFM- You need around 2x the CFM flow than the pancake compressoe + you need capacity. Sprayguns- Devilbiss Finishline or Sharpe Finex are great for most casual users. You will...
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    Bought a 2 stage on Ebay. Need advice b/f pickup. Fill time.

    Got a good cfm with multiple cylinders and two stage- why are you concerned about fill time? The voltage is 208/230 single phase- You will need either a voltage transformer or perhaps a dedicated 220/230 circuit with proper "breaker". Sometimes a slow start breaker is needed. I'd just run it...
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    3D scanners and printers

    Use SLA, Objet, and FDM methods about 50 times a year for "printing". Use to run a Dimension machine and early Stratys. Scanning with cloud points is useful for reverse engineering and convert to CAD/STL and back to printing. Cost can be pricey for occasional use. Often "surface knitting is...
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    Some metal painting advice

    My experience is engine paint when used on say a vise and painted in warm weather is very prone to chipping and actually gets quite hard and brittle. I now only use conventional Duplicolor enamel or SEM for aerosol paints. Rustoleum has an aerosol I finally like for "metallic" and a reasonable...
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    Hello from GA

    Welcome- based on name you may be south of Macon GA?
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    Greetings from the Dominican Republic

    welcome. I'd be glad to barter some Brugal Rum from your side of the island :)
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    Are Allen hand tools still made???

    Check out Bondhus brand "allen drives"
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    Do Zip Ties Discolor over time ?

    Re: Does Zip Ties Discolor over time ? Yes, nylons will tend to yellow if exposed to sunlight, CCFL lamps and heat. If stored covered then likely very little. Nylon natural is an off white or transluscent.
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    1/4 drive extensions

    Looking for good condition 1/4" Craftsman USA or other SO, KD, MAC..etc USA socket extensions; 1 1/2", 3",6" (up to 9") prefer all one make. Rust and chrome peel free. Reasonable prices accepted. Prefer Paypal payment. Zip is 30009 Thanks.
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    Yost

    Where is it an I'll go take a look :) They make three grades great, greater, very greater grades of vise's, which one?
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    Making latex paint smooth

    A Sherwin Williams shop can add a flow enhancer also a good brush and temps in the 60-70's.. Big box paints are about one coat not finish.
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    Highlux's messy garage.

    ..looks like mine by mid winter.. :)
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