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machinist tricks
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clem »
Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:08 pm
Here are a few tricks and tips I've learned over the years:To find half of a fraction just double the bottom number.ie half of 5/8 is 5/16.To find...
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Last post by tekatlarge
Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:39 pm
Tire breaker. Not fot the weak of arm.
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cajun66 »
Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:41 pm
I made this to keep from paying some jack leg to do something I've been doing on tractors for years. All I have are a few tire bars so I neede a bead...
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Last post by Colin
Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:33 pm
useing taps and reamer question?
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DBrown »
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:29 pm
I was wondering if anyone had advice for using a reamer and taps
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Last post by DBrown
Fri Jan 29, 2010 7:08 am
My bronco isn't starting
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joeyy »
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:53 pm
I just had the starter off and had to put a new BWD gear in it, and I put the starter back on. Yesturday when I went out to start it, all it did was...
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Last post by slygh93
Sun Nov 27, 2011 9:14 pm
C4 Adaptor to Borg Warner tcase
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WaPaul »
Sat Jan 03, 2009 1:43 pm
I am gearing up to make the V8 change. I am rounding up all the parts, then once I have all the things needed I will start the job.
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Last post by Ranger Dave
Sat Nov 14, 2009 10:49 am
Hub wrench socket
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Nobody »
Sat Apr 12, 2008 1:07 pm
There are two different kinds of hub wrenches.
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Last post by cajun66
Sat Nov 14, 2009 4:44 am
New tool in the shop
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tekatlarge »
Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:04 pm
I made a road trip to Oregon this weekend to pick up a piece of equipment for the shop. I hope to be able to get the rig up level with my wheelchair....
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Last post by clem
Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:24 pm
safety first!
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clem »
Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:09 pm
Well here in Nova Scotia we have annual safety inspections, so I was doing some work to my '93 gmc such as replacing the idler arm bracket, when it...
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Last post by tekatlarge
Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:03 pm
wire welder...
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DBrown »
Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:40 pm
I am looking at getting a new wire welder to start the rebuild of my 71 bronco tub and was wondering if you guys have any opinions on a fairly cheap...
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Last post by 88budget4X4
Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:10 pm
kitchen stuff
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clem »
Thu May 29, 2008 6:57 pm
Don't let the wife/gf throw out those old baking pan and pie pans just because she burnt them up! These items are great for collecting degreaser...
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Last post by clem
Thu May 29, 2008 6:57 pm
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Last post by Nobody
Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:57 pm
1 2 3 Blocks
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EBSTEVE »
Sun Sep 30, 2007 10:07 am
I have two sets of 1 2 3 blocks, I used to use them everyday for a previous job and I use them from time to time in the garage for setup work now....
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Last post by BDEUCE
Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:41 am
Product Review: Aeroquip
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by
Nobody »
Wed Nov 16, 2005 8:27 am
Everytime I need a power steering line made, it's a nightmare. The hydraulic shops around here just aren't in the automotive business. In the past,...
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Last post by tekatlarge
Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:23 am
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Last post by Nobody
Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:55 pm
1310 Dana 60 strap yoke how to
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EBSTEVE »
Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:37 am
I needed a 1310 yoke for a fine splined Dana 60. I wanted a u-bolt yoke not a strap yoke due to the fact they are stronger, sounds easy rite? The...
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Last post by EBSTEVE
Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:47 am
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