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    Any source for power outlet/socket that fits a vintage bux mag dril

    Anyone know if there is any electrical sockets that will fit a vintage bux magnetic drill (euro version) I might be able to get a "normal" socket to work, but it sits to shallow so will have to do some modification if nothing is available....
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    Identify a vintage pillar drill (have logo, but not really sure what it says :) )

    Just got hold of an old pillar drill, and was wondering if anyone are able to shed some light on what this brand/type it is
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    Figo 520 band saw - anyone know anything about it ? (Italian maybe?)

    Just picked up this vintage band saw. Not able to find any info about it, but suspect it might be of Italian make - the motor is of Italian origin - not sure if it's original though.... Also anyone have any idea if there is any drawbacks to fitting polyurethane tires to both wheels, where they...
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    "vintage" machine vise?

    Anyone got any info about this vise - or what type/brand it might be...
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    Anyone able to identify this vintage vice ?

    Anyone able to give any pointers on what vice this might be - seem to have a marking of D607
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    Disassembly of old industrial drill press

    Anyone know if the "sprocket" shaft is supposed to glide inside the "ring" surrounding it, or if it's supposed to have the ring glide up and down with it ? (it's kinda "stuck" on the up/down movement, but seem to rotate just fine). Also any tips on how the "end plate" of the rod going to the...
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    What oil do people use for oiling surfaces of machines like lathes etc?

    Any tips on what oils (brand/types, maybe links to resellers) people use to oil the surfaces of machines like lathes, mills etc... I know CRC have something they call "Multi oil" I think is fit for purpose......
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    Able to identify this drill press (I think it's German)

    Anyone able to put me in the direction of that drill press this might be ? (I think it is German). Haven't inspected it, and for all I know it might be "beyond" repair, but it might turn into a "project" :)
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    Vintage Belt grinder "backing plate" ?

    Anyone know if the "backing plates" (the metal thing the belt slides over) is something that is "avalable" in different sizes, or if this is a custom piece?. Also what type of metal would this normally be made out of:
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    Identify some small older/vintage Compressor pumps ?

    I was on a lookout for a pump for a Ingersoll Rand - model A, as the crank shaft was broken on the one I had) - turned up a model A pump for sale recently, and I bought it, but it also came with a couple of other small pumps. Any idea what brand these might be ?.
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    Anyone know name and availability of these connectors ?

    Power connectors use in a boat - I'm looking for name/type - and if these are available (both male and female).
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    Anyone know how big electric motor is reccomended to drive a vintage Ingersoll rand

    I have a vintage Ingersoll Rand Type 30, 253 compressor, it have an electric motor of about 7.5KW (10hp) motor, rev seem to be 1455/min. I'm thinking of maybe downsizing the motor a bit, but not sure how small motor I can use on it (and is there any drawbacks to going a bit down?). Also what...
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    Source for vintage Square D pressure switch nuts/bolts

    I have a older Ingersoll Rand compressor that have a vintage Square D pressure switch, but 1 of the nuts for connector and 2 "bolts" for the grounding is missing. Is there any places one might pickup nuts in the same style ?. Pics :
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    Any adapters or type of greas gun head that is smaller than standard?

    I have a Ridigid pressure test pump that have a grease seal around the piston - and there is some kind of "riveted" grease ****** on it (not able to unscrew it so have to drill it out if I must re-tap it) - the problem is that the location of this ****** is so close to the base of the pump-head...
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    Ridgid 1425 pressure test pump

    Just acquired a Ridgid 1425 test pump, but when using it the piston sometimes get "stuck" when pumping - and one have to back up and then it might work or not, but eventually it will be able to pressed down. I suspect maybe the non-return valve are the source of problem - I can't find any...
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    Is this repairable - Ingersoll Rand model A compressor

    Just aquired this very cheaply (mostly to get some parts of it like the manometer etc (I have some other IR vintage compressors this would suite :) ). However I'm firstly looking into the possibility to repair it if possible (the other compressors are much bigger - so thought this one would sit...
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    Contactors - can they be to big or ?? (star-delta starter)

    I'v just got hold of a industrial star-delta cabinet with the following contactors: siemens 3TF52 Siemens 3TF54 Siemens Sirius 1065-6...5 these are quite a heavy duty type of contactors, and I was wondering if it matters - I'm going to run a motor of about 20-30hp out of these. Can...
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    Stripping double insulated wire - any tools for it ?

    Anyone know if there is any tools that will automatically strip the "outer" insulation from a double isolated cable ?. Something like this:
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    anyone know anything about "john bean" brand ? (car lift etc)

    Anyone have any idea if these car-lifters are quality brand or not ?. Done a bit of searching around and seem to be part of "snap-on" ........ any info appreciated.
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    Anyone got experience with Powder coating guns?

    Anyone got any experience with powder coating guns - any reccomendation ? I'v been having a look at this one: https://www.caswellplating.com/powder-coating/powder-coating-systems/red-line-ez100-powder-coating-system.html anyone have any experience with that gun ?
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