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  1. Thread: Mini Anvil

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    In those situations of them wanting my info when...

    In those situations of them wanting my info when im paying cash, i tell them "None of the above". They get the idea pretty quick.

    My Snap-on 3/8 drive impact has been slacking badly the last few...
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    That was my understanding too. But I don't know...

    That was my understanding too. But I don't know anything about the subject, so I kept my mouth shut this time. Thanks, Victor for confirming my thoughts.
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    I didn't have a DA or grinder so I dug in the...

    I didn't have a DA or grinder so I dug in the toolbox and found enough.
    Started with a belt sander at 50, 80 then 120. Then pulled out my die-grinder with corse scotchbrite discs. Vibrating palm...
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    I found last night when I gave it a try, that...

    I found last night when I gave it a try, that it's not as loud as the piece of steel I was using before. So this should work out nicely. Thanks, Roy and for pointing me in the direction of pulling...
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    I'm sick of rubbing and buffing and sanding, so...

    I'm sick of rubbing and buffing and sanding, so this is it. It doesn't compare to the shine Roy got on his but its close. And I went TWO steps farther. Meaning I did the sides too. So here is a few...
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    too many other things going on right now. The...

    too many other things going on right now. The anvil will need to wait till tomorrow. I think I'm going to go pick up a disc sanding part or my drill. This should help a lot. As far as getting it all...
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    Had to build a wooden box to go over the plumbing...

    Had to build a wooden box to go over the plumbing for the sprinkler system today. Hinged top with shingles and siding to match the house. Its 24 X 36 and 3.5ft tall. Turned out nice but I'm not done...
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    Guess its not as deep as I thought. Just got home...

    Guess its not as deep as I thought. Just got home from work on a long Friday and its time for bed but I just had to snap a pic to show this.

    This is the pic from eBay...
    289527 its the same one I...
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    Id need to grind away about an 1/8 inch of steel...

    Id need to grind away about an 1/8 inch of steel to get it all at the same level as the rusted part. Then sand away until its all smoothed out. Im up for it if the only difference in the rusted away...
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    Got mine in the mail today. About 1/4 of the top...

    Got mine in the mail today. About 1/4 of the top has rusted away so its about 1/8 inch lower than the rest of the top.
    Question... can i grind away the top and make it all the same as the rusted...
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    Let me know how that goes Roy. Tom, i like...

    Let me know how that goes Roy.

    Tom, i like your idea. I will have to try that. I think most the time im peening i just angle the hammer around the edge of the pin and hold razor steady. I never...
  12. Thread: Mini Anvil

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    Nice pics of your vice Mike. Tom, Thats good...

    Nice pics of your vice Mike.
    Tom, Thats good info. I hadn't noticed this yet but maybe I will look for this next time and see if its happening to me too and I just don't know it.

    Another...
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    Enablers! All of you! Just bought the 5" long...

    Enablers! All of you!
    Just bought the 5" long piece for $18.50. I don't feel bad about it though. Now if I could make it not ring so much. Ha. Guess the wife will just have to get used to it. She...
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    Question on this subject... The small round...

    Question on this subject...
    The small round piece of steel I have now rings/ tings when I tap on it. Drives the wife crazy! Would a section of R.R. Track do the same? Or with the larger size will it...
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    I thought it was bigger than that. Sounds like a...

    I thought it was bigger than that. Sounds like a great idea Tom. I wish I had a welder and some scrap. I'd make one. And having it between your legs, right in front of you it a great way to go. Seems...
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    Looks good Tom. But I think something I can put...

    Looks good Tom. But I think something I can put on the desk would be better in my case.

    I did go to the like Roy posted. He's got some pieces that don't look as good as others. The smaller ones...
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    I need to find something like this. I have a...

    I need to find something like this. I have a piece of steel that is 3" round but only 1/2" thick. A bigger heavier one would be nice. Guess I need to start watching eBay. Maybe Craigslist too.
    I...
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