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  1. Ironman

    Baldor 6" grinder - and - 42"belt/8"disc sander/grinder

    I paid 250 for mine, I am very happy with it.
  2. Ironman

    A Project Without End

    They are after words first, and will boil him in oil for saying anything good about coal. I had an enviro Marxist in the house raving about coal one day and I said, "I'll bet you have never even seen coal." He looked down and mumbled a bit, and I handed him a lump from the coal scuttle and...
  3. Ironman

    Mazda 6 doesn't like Canadian winters

    I would say you nailed it perfectly. These "modern" computer controlled alternators will betray you. When this happens, I go to the alternator place OTS and buy a one wire self exciting alternator, problem goes away. Unless alternator abuse has damaged the battery.
  4. Ironman

    L00 backing plate

    That's definitely a difficult job to do. And done well.
  5. Ironman

    Tips/Techniques Vertical up welds & Can a Toaster Oven be used as a 7018 Rod Oven?

    I use 3/32 7018 for vertical as it is great with getting into the root and keyholing. 65 -75 amp DC First thing I would do with your old buzzbox is get a couple of big diodes and mount them on a heat sink made from an aluminum cylinder head from a Briggs and Scrapiron engine. You will then have...
  6. Ironman

    Stuck in Edmonton day and half.

    Well, it was nice to meet you Justin.
  7. Ironman

    Carriage Stop

    I did mine without the handles and I usually keep a allen wrench in it, for when I want to move and tighten. In hindsight I could have done better.
  8. Ironman

    Product Evosaw380

    I have the same thing from Princess branded Pro-Point. It has been a great saw. Not a good idea to cut mystery metal with it, but HR and mild steel is great. I have found, after spending up to $200 a blade for it, the the best blades are also at PA, and I bought 5 on sale at $49 each. The KBC...
  9. Ironman

    Maybe A Bit Too Complicated

    I hope I don't find that under the Christmas tree.
  10. Ironman

    S/E Asian button rifling

    It is ingenious 3rd world tech, but as far as twist rate which is determined by the powder and bullet, and accuracy, I have my doubts. Probably something to keep in the back pocket for when the SHTF.
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