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    Metal-cutting circular blades

    Hi jrlp, Many thanks for the detailed reply -- it's extremely helpful. Sorry about your insomnia, but I really appreciate your taking the time to provide such good info! I know what you mean about the size. I usually make tables in the range of 36" x 48", just to be sure I have enough room...
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    Metal-cutting circular blades

    I'm working on a design for a table right now, and I'd love to do exactly what you did with the top. What size is your table, how big was the blade you used to trim the edges, and how much is the blanchard grinding gonna cost? Thanks! -Chris
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    Wrench Organization???

    Do your Ernst racks have double-sided tape or magnets on the bottom, or do they stay put without it? Thanks. -Chris
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    Blanchard grinding a welding table?

    What a great site! I know absolutely nothing about this stuff, but I knew heat bending and straightening are possible. Very interesting - thanks for the link! -Chris
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    Is there any way to get a blanchard ground finish at home?

    Oops! That's embarrassing! Please pass the mallet...:lol_hitti
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    Vise restoration procedures, techniques, and parts acquisition...

    So Rustoleum and Hammertite are two different brands of hammered finish paint. That is, there is Rustoleum hammered finish paint, and there is Hammertite hammered finish paint, but there is no such thing as "Rustoleum hammertite paint" I like the look of the paint on your vise - but which...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Great job! It looks beautiful! How did you finish the vise? Is that bare metal or is it painted? If so, what paint did you use? -Chris
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    Is there any way to get a blanchard ground finish at home?

    Just a quick note on the math: 3' x 4' = 36" x 48" = 1728 sq. inches 1728 sq. inches @ $0.35 per sq. inch = $656.64
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    Restored Vintage Cornwell Logo

    Sorry for the confusion caused by my ambiguous language. Yes, it is a digital drawing of the original plate made using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, not a physical restoration. -Chris
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    Restored Vintage Cornwell Logo

    Hi Everyone, Here is a vintage Cornwell logo that I just finished restoring. Many thanks to JoeMamma, who provided the original source images. -Chris
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    Who makes a true brass wire wheel?

    Try McMaster-Carr or MSC, but be prepared for sticker shock. http://www.mcmaster.com/#wheel-brushes/=8fym1x http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMCTLG=00&PMAKA=74038860 -Chris
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    Lathe Chucks: We don't make them anymore.

    Hi A_Pmech, Just curious to know how you like your new Kalamazoo chuck. Are you pleased with it? -Chris
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    sandblasting advice

    Wildfire - Who makes the helmet you use? Thanks, -Chris
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    Flea Market Plomb toolbox

    What a great toolbox! Do you think you could post a sharp close-up of the sticker? It looks like a good one, and I'd like to make a copy. Thanks, -Chris
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    best tool to remove broken stud.

    Problem is already solved In case you didn't notice, the OP has already solved the problem. See post #35. -Chris
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I like those plastic jaws. Where did you get them?
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    What chemicals do you use to free up rusted parts..

    Has anyone tried Loctite Freeze and Release?
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    CL Detroit - ANOTHER Great Vise Deal

    I can't tell the maker, but it's in great condition and it's $12! http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/tls/1847362729.html No affiliation. -Chris
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    CL Detroit - GREAT Vise Deal

    Looks like a Parker in excellent condition for $15... http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/tls/1847886052.html No affiliation. -Chris
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    Baldor...Isn't this one kinda high priced?

    Forgive me for pointing out the obvious, but just to be clear, this grinder is designed specifically for sharpening cutting tools such as lathe bits. It is a tool and cutter grinder. It is NOT a general purpose bench grinder, so if that is what you need, this is not it. However, as everyone...
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