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    "If Wal-Mart buys products manufactured in other...

    "If Wal-Mart buys products manufactured in other counties and a loss of business resulted in a loss of manufacturing jobs in this country, should the customers of Wal-Mart beheld responsible? Just...
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    Ash is a great wood, looks like oak for me it is...

    Ash is a great wood, looks like oak for me it is hard to tell it apart. Minnesota swamps are filled with black ash, makes good firewood when dry.

    Good news about the prolonged cold weather we...
  3. My favorite quote of all time.. " I spent 1/2 of...

    My favorite quote of all time.. " I spent 1/2 of my life trying to make something that cost $500.00 for $50.00 and the other half trying to scrape up $50.00"

    My apologies to Dave Gingery if I...
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    This problem is a good reason to bring air dried...

    This problem is a good reason to bring air dried wood inside and let it "get used to" the environment before using it for projects..esp wide glue ups.
  5. This is why *I loved northern Mn..a prolonged...

    This is why *I loved northern Mn..a prolonged cold snap weeds out the undesireables..bugs and people.
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    it is cold now..-35F with windchills even colder....

    it is cold now..-35F with windchills even colder. Not as bad as the winter of 95 or 78. Winter of 78 had 6 weeks when it never above zero. It was my first winter in Minnesota and I learned fast...
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    The problem is that many filling stations do not...

    The problem is that many filling stations do not fill LP tanks correctly. They overfill the tanks despite the OPD valves which are designed to prevent that. So, you have a LP tank overfilled, you...
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    Use the 20# tank with filter..however be advised...

    Use the 20# tank with filter..however be advised that you should not use 20# in your heated garage. If you are sensible, make sure no leaks AND if the idiots that fill your tank do not overfill that...
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    We just got rid of our cable also..$170.00 month...

    We just got rid of our cable also..$170.00 month is just too much. I could care less, I don't watch much TV but my wife is going through withdrawal.

    Thanks to Art Mann for the antenna website.
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    I just (15 minutes ago) got done hanging a "Hot...

    I just (15 minutes ago) got done hanging a "Hot Dawg" heater in my shop, It has been a long time coming. I ran a 1/2 " copper line from the 2# natural gas meter to my garage..cut the pressure down...
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    A friend of mine, master machinist, also does...

    A friend of mine, master machinist, also does volunteer work for RR club. One of his projects was making castings for old steam whistles.
  12. "I asked a man in prison once how he happened to...

    "I asked a man in prison once how he happened to be there, he said he stole a pair of shoes. I told him if he had stolen a railroad he would be a US senator" Mother Jones
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    powermatic dc manual

    Hello all,I'm trying to locate a manual for a Powermatic DC, model 075-1, 3hp dust collector. Powermatic 's website doesn't list that model..nor can I find any reference on the web. Perhaps this...
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    Goodman had a bad reputation for cracking heat...

    Goodman had a bad reputation for cracking heat exchangers...at least with the HVAC contractors in my local area. I couldn't say if the reputation is deserved but I will say that Goodman has warranted...
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    General Metalworking Wow, great find!

    Wow, great find!
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    I bought my furnace from Dey Distributing. I work...

    I bought my furnace from Dey Distributing. I work for a propane company and bought the furnace through them..however. I think that Dey will sell a furnace to anyone who can fork over the cash. If you...
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    I just replaced my 80% gas furnace with a 95%...

    I just replaced my 80% gas furnace with a 95% furnace made by York. The difference in price was about $400.00. I installed it myself..it wasn't very difficult. Venting with PVC is fairly easy..read...
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    General Metalworking Hello, I've been away for quite some time and...

    Hello,

    I've been away for quite some time and to my surprise I found an old thread I started. I had a stroke about two months ago and I am just beginning to be able to use a computer again.

    I...
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    I'd use hot rolled steel. You can buy a 20' stick...

    I'd use hot rolled steel. You can buy a 20' stick of 3/16 or 1/8" x 2 1/2 fairly reasonably. Soak your hot rolled in a bucket of mild acid solution for a day or two..removes most of the scale. To get...
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    good point

    George makes a good point..how many of us could afford the tools we have if it wasn't for "cheap imports"?

    I recall my father who dearly wanted a tablesaw..this was back in the late 60's. He...
  21. lifetime warranty

    [QUOTE=Stephen Sebed;1706541]
    I've been seriously considering the rigid line of 18v cordless tools due to the lifetime warranty offered. "

    I'd check into that 'lifetime warranty"before you...
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    According to OWWM Parks Planer was also sold...

    According to OWWM Parks Planer was also sold under the Crafstman name. I can't comment as to how well the power feed holds up until I get one up and running. The gear box is fairly simple..straight...
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    Now I have two..I was out in the country fixing...

    Now I have two..I was out in the country fixing skidder tires today, the one customer is also a woodworker. I mentioned that I had just purchased an old planer..the customer said"want another one" ...
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    Parks planer

    195096

    Here is a pic of my "new" Parks planer. There are a few issues in the transmission..a woodruff key fell out and raised heck with one of the gears.

    Anyone else have one of these...
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    Mills and Drills stress

    Apparently 1095 spring steel is not so hard it cannot be drilled.

    Perhaps the peening process did introduce stress or bent the saw plate..pretty thin material. If the brass wasn't so thin (1/8')...
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