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I am looking an a used Hypertherm plasma cutter model 1250. Some one has stolen the cables off it. Does any one have a vague idea what the complete torch assy would cost. All the dealers are closed today and I got to make a decision soon. I am sure the ground cable would not be that much but...

I need to make a large gasket (21" dia) for my pumper truck. I have not been able to purchase one of the right size. Basically it is a square gasket about 5/8". in a u channel. I was wondering if I just buy a tube of byutal rubber like you use in a calking gun would hold up or should I use...

I am looking at a used Kellog air compressor. It is priced cheap because it is 3 phase. I have a 220 volt single phase motor. Can I still use the 3 phase starter box on it?

I have a Miller welder and I have always used .035 wire and purchased it my local welding shop. I have never had a need for smaller wire. I have always got the large s pool. I have to do some sheet metal welding next week and I don't want to buy a full large spool that I would never use. I...

I have a utility body and it has rusted through in non critical places. I am thinking about using a fiberglass matt with the epoxy. I don't think it would be cost effective to have it cut out and replaced with metal as the holes are not that large. I don't think body putty would work because...

I have a dump truck that I try and paint the bed every year to protect if from rust as it sits out some. I am wondering how the non tar non asphalt (probably a latex or water based) would work. Has any one ever coated a piece of metal and left it exposed out side with it? Another thought is...

We have a 1500wtt electric fire place and it uses a remote control to turn it on. The remote is going bad. Don't see any name on it to order a new one. Does any one make a universal one? Would like to just put a off on switch on it but would ruin the grill on it if I did that. :dunno:

A few years ago a propane co. here was going out of business and offered to sell me a old 2000 gal propane tank mounted on the truck. They said it was too old to be recertified. I think it was built in 1974. I was wanting it to make a septic pumper tank to mount on my truck. They only wanted...

Any on in N.Y area. Here is a heck of a deal on a Saylor Beal air compressor. Usually these turn out to be a scam but fellow has his address listed, if some one wants to follow up. Wish I was closer.http://glensfalls.craigslist.org/for/4259083901.html

I am curious to know if any one has any information on the proper procedure to cut out a section and weld on a big truck. I have done three of them over the years and don't know if I am doing it right and just bought another one that I am going to have to shorten. I looked around at some of...

Was wondering if any one has ever made a cheap effective fresh air supply? Over the years in in my job I have done things I would never ask a employee to do. Maybe unsafe etc. On occasion I have worked on leaks (welding) inside pumper septic tanks on trucks. Normal procedure is wash them out...

I have a cutting tourch which I have rebuilt several times over the 40 years and had it rebuilt by the welding shop a couple of times (not cheap). Receintly I went in to get some seals for it and they said they are no longer allowed to sell them so they dont carry seals any more and that my...

I am looking at a Rockwell lathe 11" x 36" It has a 3 phase motor on it. I have a single phase 2 hp. motor. Could this motor be installed without alot of problems? I would like to have it set up for 220 as if I ever want to sell it, it would be alot eaiser. I see that most all Jet, Enco...

How do you stop your drill press, metal lathe, etc from getting surface rust? I dont use my lathe or drill press very often and when I do I spray the bed with penetrating oil but it still wants to rust. I hate greasing the bed on the lathe because every time I need to use it I've got to clean...

I have heard people making a sponge bath tank to clean old machinery they are repainting. Exactly what is it, how do you make one, how good does it clean? What kind of solution do you use in it? I heard something about using rebar rods, a battery charger and a big garbage can or plastic tub...

I was driving out in the country and seen this old drill press sitting out in a field, sinking in about 6" of mud. I finially tracked the owner down and asked him how long it had been sitting there. He said about 4 years. I asked him if he would be intersted in selling it. We agreed on a...

I am looking at a couple of 20" drill presses on CL. One is made in China and one made in Tiwan. Which is better made? Seems like tools were imported from Tiwan for awhile and seemed to be a little better made than the ones in China. I have a budget of about $350 for a used one. I have...

If you own a Mac MB1900 tool box and was going to sell it, how much would you ask for it? I have a chance to buy one, used. These are high dollar, new, and could never justify one. I have a chance to buy a used one and these are very hard to find used, and still pricey. (I know some one will...

I have a buglar alarm (actually two of them) in my shop plus a motion activated light. Actually what I would like to find is a motion activated light with a alarm. Any one know who makes them or how could I wire my present light and add a alarm. I know that it would be no problem to just wire...

Wonder why your favorite tool man doesnt come around any more. Maybe this has been posted before, but some intersting reading, and sort of long, but interisting.http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com/category/franchisor/mac-tools/