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  1. Gearhead88

    Parts washer solvent

    Whatever solvent winds up in a parts washer , wear your PPE , the long term effects are not pleasant ... I'm paying for it now , after being a mechanic , welder , trades guy since high school . In the last year or so , I've had some skin issues on my hands , the severity of that varies if I...
  2. Gearhead88

    RSVP Here for the Calgary meetup April 20/2024 - 10:30 AM

    RSVP I'd like to attend
  3. Gearhead88

    Sunnen Pin Hone with mandrels and accessories

    Some good points ............. I don't know of a better way to finish a bore as straight and round as can be done with Sunnen equipment , I've personally used several different Sunnen machines . For years I never gave much thought to the numbering system or how difficult it is to understand , I...
  4. Gearhead88

    Stick Welding- what’s your favourite rod?

    The title of the thread is , " Stick welding - what is your favourite welding rod" The rod example I have given IS my favourite . I've welded a lot , for many years and used all manner of welding rods on a variety of materials , in various positions . What more detail than that do you need...
  5. Gearhead88

    Stick Welding- what’s your favourite rod?

    Arctec Unichrome 265S
  6. Gearhead88

    Tap Sockets/Drivers

    I`ve got a few sets of tap sockets , the tool trucks that drive around ( rape vans ) is where I bought them , Snapon , Mac , Matco
  7. Gearhead88

    Homemade tools.net

    Similar to ordering a book on how to avoid online scams & the package never arrives
  8. Gearhead88

    Metal Lathe, $1600, Edmonton, AB

    I kinda like the Neway valve seat cutters he's selling , go to Kijiji add , click on view other listings
  9. Gearhead88

    Starrett Micrometer Set 1"-6" $270.00

    If he didn't know what a standard was , I doubt he'd know what a tenth is
  10. Gearhead88

    Craftex B048 Milling Machine with stand, $3000, Calgary, AB

    Twenty years ago this mill was $4500.00 , it came with a power feed , one shot lube system and a coolant system . Now , at full retail it's $8000.00 , todays version is without the power feed , it does have reverse now and there are a few other subtle improvements . I bought a B048 Mill in...
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