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I need to enlarge a 5/8" hole to 3/4" through 1/4" steel. I measured the hardness at 58 (Rockwell "C"). A Nicholson file, for comparison, tested 66C. Do i stand a chance, or will I just ruin a new carbide bit?

I'm thinking this belongs in the category containing SawSaws, Radio Arm saws and such, but whattheheck is a Rachel in Screwdriver? Is that how we Kentuckians s'posed to say "ratchet"? Or is Rachel legitimate and I'm just ignorant of all things Yankee Screwdriver? :headscrat...

The machinery I am responsible for is primarily German. This particular unit is of late 50's design, early 80's manufacture. I've been into a half-dozen of these and they're put together like an old Rolls-Royce - every machine is just a little bit different. Lots of hex socket caps and...

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Who first came up with the concept of finer teeth for product differentiation and when did that happen? Were any of the "good" tool companies noted for being especially slow in adding fine tooth ratchets to their product line?

...radio arm saws. Just another fun craigslists item. http://louisville.craigslist.org/tls/1524204625.html

Further my education please, by explaining the $179 price for this single Hazet box-end :confused: http://tinyurl.com/ydqrnfj

So, when you find yourself in need of a specific tool now, and you can't wait for the truck man, or UPS, Where do you run to buy bricks-n-mortar off-the-shelf retail?

Every car I've owned 'till now has had spark plug boots that come straight off the top of the plug - in an easily accessible location. Just grip the boot firmly with hand, pull straight off. Now I have a GM 5.7 V8. The plug boot/wire turns 90 degrees off the top of the plug, which is nestled...

Always thought it would be cool to have a titanium adjustable wrench in the box, but at $400plus :eek: I'll have to pass - maybe settle for the slip-joint pliers at $339... Apologies if y'all seen this already(i did try a search!). I haven't been around here too long... http://tinyurl.com/ca5mod

Just obtained a used Ingersoll Rand compressor: Type 30-242, 5hp - 175psi - 16cfm@90, ASME tank. Now I'm reading up on the usual air system stuff like copper vs black pipe, etc. Can I get a run down on the relative quality (pecking order?) of components such as regulators, filters, lubricators...