I have found myself in possession of a 10ft Southbend Lathe. How do I send it on to somebody that actually wants it?
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posted by Folk
on May 12, 2013 -
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Where can I buy metal rings with an inner diameter of 1" to 6" in 1" increments?
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posted by jedicus
on Apr 25, 2013 -
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My understanding is that things like sand or sawdust wash out of the eye easily but things like metal shavings especially steel shavings tend to stick to the eye and wont wash out. Why is this?
posted by john123357
on Apr 21, 2013 -
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I love the game developer Platinum Games, and buy everything they put out. Their new game, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, is the latest in a long-running series with a famously incomprehensible backstory? I've played a bit of Metal Gear Solid 2 and didn't really enjoy it. I'd like to know a. if anyone who's played MGR: Revengeance knows what backstory I need to enjoy it or b. if anyone can provide a summary or a link to a quick summary of Metal Gear Solid's backstory.
posted by Charlemagne In Sweatpants
on Feb 21, 2013 -
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I just made a large batch of apple butter (~8 pecks) in a giant uncoated copper kettle, cooked on top of a wood fire for the better part of the day. The texture is great, but there is a bitter aftertaste (stronger in some parts, like those from the side of the pot, than others) that slightly worries me — what could have caused it, and is it plausibly safe to eat?
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posted by caaaaaam
on Nov 10, 2012 -
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What determines the frequency of the arc current when an arc occurs inside a microwave oven?
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posted by Juffo-Wup
on Oct 26, 2012 -
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What is the best way to preheat a stainless steel pan enough that the food won't stick, but not so much that it warps?
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posted by Jim Biancolo
on Sep 28, 2012 -
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The strap of my handbag broke and I'm looking to repair it but how? As you can see by
this photo, the short metal bit fits into the metal cap. The metal cap holds the end of the braided strap but the strap does not fill the cap entirely; the end where the opening is is hollow. Would filling it with some kind of glue or epoxy work? But which kind?
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posted by TWinbrook8
on Sep 14, 2012 -
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I want to know the minimum thickness for a steel bracket that attaches a table leg to a table top.
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posted by jewzilla
on Aug 7, 2012 -
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When a friend's grandfather died, the family found a drawer full of mysterious brass disks. The grandfather had a lot of random scrap metal and other odd items around the house and grounds. The disks are pretty much identical and appear to be brass. My friend told me that at some point someone brought one to a jeweler or something and they were told that the disks were brass with a small amount of gold mixed in.
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posted by Slinga
on Jun 30, 2012 -
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Metal roofing plus vaulted ceilings: Too noisy? It's time to re-roof and we're considering metal roofing among the possibilities. We're hesitant because the bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and we're worried about noise when it rains.
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posted by sageleaf
on Jun 15, 2012 -
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You are a woman. You frequently go to concerts alone. You like rap and/or metal. What do you wear and what do you do at rap/metal shows to minimize molestation?
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posted by koucha
on Jun 13, 2012 -
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Say I want to store my dental floss in a metal container. Are there any (common) types of metal that would make the floss taste funny or become dangerous to my health?
posted by doift
on May 2, 2012 -
3 answers
What are more songs (or albums) similar to Metallica's Orion, particularly the counterpoint that starts at around 4:00?
posted by tomwheeler
on Apr 20, 2012 -
3 answers
How does Throat Coat tea work? Singers and people who use their voice professionally all seem to recommend Throat Coat to soothe vocal strain, but I'm interested in how it works. If I twisted my ankle, I wouldn't want to take a pain killer and keep running. Does Throat Coat contain some sort of herbal anaesthetic? Can anyone tell me how it works so well?
posted by surenoproblem
on Mar 23, 2012 -
6 answers
In this old house in which I find myself living, useless metal bedframes have been kicking around here for eighteen years. What should I do with them?
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posted by shipbreaker
on Mar 17, 2012 -
22 answers
Long shot- can you piece together what death metal(?) album this is based on details I remember of the album cover??
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posted by assasinatdbeauty
on Mar 12, 2012 -
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We need a painting or inked picture of Elric of Melnibone yesterday. Are there good options for finding artists besides DeviantArt?
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posted by kittensofthenight
on Mar 9, 2012 -
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How can I go abut learning jewelry making? Real metalsmithing, not just stringing beads on wires...
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posted by juliewhite
on Feb 17, 2012 -
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92.5% Sterling Silver scrap value, and where to sell it to a precious metals dealer in the Seattle area: Any advice?
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posted by thewalrus
on Jan 30, 2012 -
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I want to manufacture a small brushed aluminum object for a design project. I don't know where to start.
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posted by uncannyslacks
on Nov 18, 2011 -
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Left the metal pop-top on the soup can when I microwaved it for lunch. I think the microwave is ok, but the really important question is: Can I eat the soup?
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posted by Sweetie Darling
on Nov 17, 2011 -
12 answers
Help me find more metal/black metal to listen to, based on some very specific likes and dislikes, please.
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posted by jbickers
on Oct 26, 2011 -
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I really enjoyed watching Buckethead perform at Hardly Strictly in SF, and I'd really like to see more virtuosic electric guitar performances. Are there any amazing instrumental rock or metal artists that will be touring in the Bay Area within the next year or so?
posted by archagon
on Oct 3, 2011 -
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I'm fascinated by the double guitar solo in DragonForce's "Through the Fire and Flames". (
Video, 3:20 mark.) What are some other rock/metal pieces that successfully pull off multiple simultaneous soloists?
posted by archagon
on Aug 14, 2011 -
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Is coin collecting a rational approach to investing in metals? Is coin collecting the funnest way to invest in metals?
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posted by GPF
on Aug 1, 2011 -
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Last night (Saturday July 16th) I went to see the Dead/Further at Bethel Woods, NY and saw a metal sculpture/wall hanging I hope someone can help me find.
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posted by Neely O'Hara
on Jul 17, 2011 -
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What's the object in
this picture? It's an angled piece of metal with hooks at both ends, and two rubber bands connecting the hooks with a metal washer. It was found at a vacation rental property after vacationers checked out.
posted by germdisco
on Jul 11, 2011 -
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We need a new bracket for our vinyl fence. Unfortunately, we can't find the part we need. Has anyone had experience using emachines or another custom machining company? We don't need the part carved from a block of metal - we just a stamped metal bracket made to our specifications.
posted by TorontoSandy
on Jul 6, 2011 -
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