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So, I'm new and need metal. I decided to do a bit of running around the Toronto west area looking for brass and aluminum to start...

My 2nd cousin has a gardening centre in Cairns. I was able to fly a Cessna 172 over the Great Barrier in 1994. How are things out in...

Thanks for the info David. I am going to suggest it to my brother who has a Mobile Sand Blaster for resurfacing farm equipment and heavy...

Nice install. Where did you get the OPTIMUM mill ? Last time I saw one was at a ‘K’ Show in Düsseldorf in 2012.

Why not buy some thin plate and ‘Roll Form’ the 3” Dia tube. Less expensive, Less processing, No heat deformation. Seems like a feasible...

Dave, I heard back from McKinnon Metals. They would sell a 12” pc of 3” Brass Alloy tubing 1/16” wall for $350. You could also check ...

If the blade welding unit is in good shape, should be a good find. Many saws DO NOT include the blade trimming and fusing assembly.

Turn a disc that mimics the pulley angle. Cut the disc into sections and use them as wedges with your Jaw Chuck for turning the hub...

Hey David, Try this Weicon product . . . Aluminium Minute Adhesive liquid metal epoxy adhesive Product number: 10051229 |...

Aliexpress has a listing for Brass Tubing. Big Dia 5~50mm Brass Tube Thick wall Pipe Model Tubing Big diameter high pressure...

Slide Rules were even before my time and I started programming computers with punch cards in the 1980s. Back to present day . . ...

Bought one of the rules from Lee Valley. I have to say that I am seriously impressed by the quality. The body is a solid 1/8” thick and...

As a newbie I found this intro to cutting tool shapes by Blondihacks very useful: Old Tony mostly on Carbide inserts: On the same...

Other than propane and acetylene there are no concerns transporting a cylinder laying down so long as it's secured That bottle upright...

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