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    Fireball Tool - Maximus Clamps

    I don't have any experience but these have been on my radar for a few years and I finally ordered a set of the 1x2 clamps. If you're not familiar, they're similar to Pony pipe clamps but use a 1x2 instead of a pipe; 1x2 steel or aluminum tube or bar. You can set them up as a spreader instead...
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    1100 ft lbs - DIY Torque Wrench Extension

    I thought some of you might enjoy this... I recently had a nut that needed to be torque'd to 1100 ftlbs and my biggest torque wrench only goes up to 600. My multiplier only goes to 1000 and, for no particular reason, I don't like using that thing anyway. I don't have nor did I want to rent...
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    Can I Use a Steady Rest on an ACME Shaft?

    I need to turn the end of a 2"-5 acme shaft (12" long) but the bore in the lathe is only 1 9/16. I've never tried to use a steady rest on a threaded part. I assume that something would move, either the SR pulled toward the chuck or the work pulled out of the chuck. I think I'll have to pay...
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    Help: Alum Dull Brushed Finish? How to?

    I need to match a brushed finish but I'm not sure how it's done. I googled and youtube'd for a bit then spent some time in the garage and I'm still not really close. I tried a variety of scotch brite pads and sand paper. The best result I've got so far is 150 grit sand paper. I'd say the...
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