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    What is the key to finding a replacement key for a Yakawi 3 mm drill chuck?

    My local Ace Hardware and Tru Value both stock chuck keys branded as Jacobs. At their price point ($4 -$10) whether they are or not is up for discussion. For light use they have worked fine for me. Thank you, Mr.Smith
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    Where can I rent a pickup that allows more than 10000# trailer towing?

    Look around for a hot shot service. That type of haul is their business model. I used one at $1.50 a loaded mile. Thank you, Mr.Smith
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    What is the in Internal Spindle Taper on a Whacheon WL-435 17"x40" Lathe with A1-6 Spindle?

    I have a Yam 17x60 marked as a Cadillac. The manual shows the spindle taper as MT6. Furnished with the lathe is a MT6 to MT4 "center sleeve" and a couple of MT4 centers. Looking in the spindle bore the taper appears to be bored about 5" deep from the mouth to where it matches the spindle bore...
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    Forming 3" .410 brass hulls

    So far the most interesting recommendation I've found is to begin with 9.3x74R. Any other suggestions? Thank you, Mr.Smith
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    soft vise jaw recommendations

    The white plastic looking cutting boards from WallyWorld. Thank you, Mr.Smith
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    Webb 17g 40 apron pump check balls

    Have fun. Holler if you need anything else. .. Except bail money. :)
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    Webb 17g 40 apron pump check balls

    PM'ed larger drawing. Let me know if that helps. Thank you, Mr.Smith
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    Webb 17g 40 apron pump check balls

    I'm not smart enough to find what you are looking for on these drawings. If you can give me the # of what you're looking for I can give you the corresponding description. Thank you, Mr.Smith
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    Oiling (way) for Cadillac 22100- Help

    Hope this will help. Thank you, Mr.Smith
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    OT - Why would backpressure occur in a sprinkler system?

    I'll toss out an idea. As you know, a back flow valve reacts when the pressure on the downstream side exceeds the pressure on the supply side. If there are low spots in the sprinkler lines water will collect and remain there when the system is off. When the water flow is turned back on back...
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    OT: Construction -- new hard metal screws or old fashioned lag screws?

    Lag screws are an engineered fastener. The "holding" force for a specific set of conditions can be calculated. If the same can be applied to the product you are considering you can make a valid comparison. If not, you have your answer. An example of available data for lag screw connections...
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    PSA - Go check your generators

    In this area Conaco premium is ethanol free. Thank you, Mr.Smith
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    0t-the living room hoist

    Back a few years a friend was a heavy mechanic in one of the Wyoming surface coal mines. They had a couple of large draglines. He told me when they finally wore out a bucket it got turned over, doors installed and turned into a shop. Big Muskie's coal bucket was 220 CY if I remember...
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    Carbide cutters! Endmills, chamfer mills, drills, reamers, engravers

    I'll take the ball end mills for $30. PM sent Thank you, Mr.Smith
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    Carbide cutters! Endmills, chamfer mills, drills, reamers, engravers

    Once you figure what you have remaining, I would take a bag of each: fractional, numbered and letter carbide drills should you have any left. Maybe PM with what you still have. The photos won't download very well for me. Thank you, Mr.Smith
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    Identify A Part in a Lathe on a 1962 TV Series

    Looks like an "impeller " for a Moyno pump. Don't know on the lathe. Thank you, Mr.Smith
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    Dial Indicators, DTIs, Calipers, Starrett, Federal, Brown & Sharpe

    I'll take: "4. Brown & Sharpe 599-579-5 Dial Caliper, 6" Working, repeats. Probably needs cleaning. - $40". PM to follow. Thank you, Mr.Smith
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    1983? Leblond 14" T&D- Completely new to lathes and have no idea where to start.

    Try this: https://ozarktoolmanuals.com/ I found copies for some of my machines. Thank you, Mr.Smith
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    OT - New machine worth a look

    Oooo Wee! Whada they gonna think of next? Thank you, Mr.Smith
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