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Doorknobs: Oil rubbed bronze on one side & brushed nickel other? Posted by: suevani on Thu, Mar 11, 10 at 17:02 Welding 1/8th inch metal rods? Posted by: bagwada on Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 20:25 plaster finish on wrought iron console Posted by: colleen001 on Tue, Jan 12, 10 at 16:47 Arc welding 5/16 ' steel bar to 1/8' bar Posted by: gentleone444 on Fri, Jan 8, 10 at 20:30 Looking for Metal scrap yards in Austin Posted by: tomo_2009 on Mon, Dec 28, 09 at 22:10 new wiki for welding, metalwork and more Posted by: weldmeister on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 12:18 DIY copper countertop #2 Posted by: cleanclassic on Thu, Apr 23, 09 at 23:20 12 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Mar 7, 10 at 11:28 Idea for preserving cheap air compressor - paint inside of tank? Posted by: pjb999 on Tue, Dec 26, 06 at 2:10 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Feb 27, 10 at 15:11 HELP!! Patina off copper sink! Posted by: bichonlover3 on Wed, Aug 26, 09 at 23:07 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Feb 27, 10 at 5:46 decorative paint for forged jewelry Posted by: metaljewel on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 14:57 Inverter plasma cutter from harbor freight Posted by: CarenA on Fri, Jun 3, 05 at 1:27 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Feb 2, 10 at 21:05 Removing Scratches for Stainless Steel Posted by: claga on Mon, Dec 28, 09 at 17:44 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Jan 19, 10 at 10:03 Preparing Sheet Metal For Painting? Posted by: candler on Mon, Jan 11, 10 at 17:20 1 follow-up, posted on Tue, Jan 19, 10 at 10:00 new to welding, what to use for this project? Posted by: keithruck on Sun, Aug 16, 09 at 2:13 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Sat, Jan 2, 10 at 20:11 What's your opinion on Harbor Freight tools ? Posted by: toomuchglass on Sun, May 17, 09 at 10:38 3 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Dec 22, 09 at 21:13 How to tell the difference between solder and silver? Posted by: eden10x on Fri, Dec 11, 09 at 12:39 1 follow-up, posted on Tue, Dec 22, 09 at 20:58 What should I use to file down copper corners? Posted by: deegc on Mon, Dec 14, 09 at 11:36 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Dec 21, 09 at 17:39 7018 rods Posted by: joefixit2 on Mon, Nov 16, 09 at 22:06 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Dec 21, 09 at 17:19 Copper range hood: which finish? Posted by: tqo111 on Wed, Mar 1, 06 at 0:48 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Dec 17, 09 at 1:35 Aluminum Fence Made in America Posted by: kidfromcincy on Fri, Dec 11, 09 at 23:20 1 follow-up, posted on Sun, Dec 13, 09 at 23:34 oxygas welding of stainless Posted by: john02139 on Wed, Dec 2, 09 at 23:36 1 follow-up, posted on Mon, Dec 7, 09 at 23:16 Steel food can crusher Posted by: memarcus on Fri, Sep 18, 09 at 13:54 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Dec 1, 09 at 21:11 Adjusting amps on old AC stick welder Posted by: joefixit2 on Mon, Nov 30, 09 at 22:28 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Dec 1, 09 at 21:04 Do as I say - not as I do -- (safety) Posted by: toomuchglass on Sat, Jun 6, 09 at 23:40 11 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Nov 26, 09 at 13:42 How to cut open an oil tank? Posted by: amderin on Sun, Jun 7, 09 at 22:46 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Nov 23, 09 at 8:03 What is a Plasma cutter like ? Posted by: toomuchglass on Sat, May 30, 09 at 22:20 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Nov 22, 09 at 23:41 Cutting torch popping a lot Posted by: joel_bc on Mon, Oct 26, 09 at 11:55 6 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Nov 22, 09 at 23:09 Thin steel Posted by: joefixit2 on Mon, Nov 16, 09 at 22:21 2 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Nov 19, 09 at 22:09 Zinc countertop - metal shop says can't be done. Posted by: saladbar on Sat, Oct 16, 04 at 10:50 17 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Nov 19, 09 at 13:22 Why does my torch flameout? Posted by: jeff_leites on Wed, Nov 18, 09 at 18:34 1 follow-up, posted on Thu, Nov 19, 09 at 8:47 Next 30 messages...   |   Page: 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16

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