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    Machine New 20T Mr. Blacksmith (Princess Auto) hydraulic press

    So it appears that Princess Auto is going to be offering a 20T hydraulic press for the sum of $229.99 https://www.princessauto.com/en/20-ton-hydraulic-bottle-jack-shop-press/product/PA0009193798- that is cheaper than Vevor and at least with Princess Auto I can bring it back if its absolute...
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    Standard modern 2000 series 13 inch quick change tool post help

    I'm with Jorogi, to me 90% of the benefit is the multiple holders with tools already mounted and set to height, and adjusting the angle for each tool seems like a minor issue. With the regular wedge type B size holders running about $38-$40 each for decent quality ones (Accusize on Amazon...
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    Mikes shop activities

    Today's activity was a quick bang up job to hopefully have a functioning BBQ that doesn't overheat the propane tank. New heat shield / drip tray. The target BBQ hasn't been used in 5 years, and in that time its drip tray seems to have lost a quarter of itself to the elements. Unfortunately...
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    2002 VW Golf refurb

    I respect your viewpoint, but in my mind you can't optimize for crash safety around a ±1" change in ride height. You can in terms of a standardized test, but considering the vast differences in vehicles on the road its impossible. I'm pretty sure that if a F350 SuperDuty crashed into me with...
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    Tips/Techniques Magnetic chuck

    I only use 1 bolt on the vise to hold it to the table, and its loose. So I can pivot 2 ways to line up - the pivot radius around the column for the table and the pivot for the vise, along with the T-slot linear movement. Vise can't lift up due to the bolt, and it won't spin around as the bolt...
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    2002 VW Golf refurb

    I actually just bought some new "coil overs" for my Miata (yes I know the factory setup is technically a "coil over damper" as well but thats the name the aftermarket industry has co-opted for the adjustable ones they sell). My plan isn't to change ride height, yet. My butt is already only ~5"...
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    20" drill press for restoration or parts $100 - Ottawa

    SOLD
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    2002 VW Golf refurb

    I'm in the same place - my Miata turns out to be cheaper to fix and maintain than either of my other vehicles, and its easier to work on to boot. Not to mention I can legitimately claim it gets better fuel economy than the truck so its paying for itself. I wish Rock Auto wasn't US based, I'd...
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    2002 VW Golf refurb

    definitely weld a plate in there - need to get in some metal working. Also, its part of the subframe, I'd want to be sure that I didn't weaken it and make it want to start a crack from there.
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    Really ?

    Agree that JD Power is a useless metric -initial customer quality - dealers learned that if they didn't find an issue, its not a reportable issue and ratings go up. See above example of Jeep seat heater. I have other examples where they didn't find the issue - requires a persistent/demanding...
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