Follow up on embiggened holes.... the whole story, broken crank handle on B&D workmate.
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Home gamer here, I need to embiggen these holes to .725” to a depth of .375” in aluminum. I don’t have a mill. How can I do this on a drill press?

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More pics of the Omega mic
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Yesterday’s estate sale hail. Anyone familiar with the Omega micrometer?
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Update, $100 estate sale Kennedy
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Quick peek of today’s haul, $100 for all. Will update later.
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IBM PC Jr Puzzle
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Lights have really helped

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Went back for day 2, 25% off. $120 for this pile. Lathe was still there too.
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Saw this at an estate sale today, they are asking $4000. Thoughts? It was immaculate condition.
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Saw this at an estate sale today, they are asking $4000. Thoughts? It was immaculate condition.
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Estate sale haul. $98
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Picked up this “vise” today for $20. Anyone know what kind of machine it’s for? Metal lathe maybe?
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Picked up this “vise” today for $20. Anyone know what kind of machine it’s for? Metal lathe maybe?
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What is this blue romex?
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Have to go out of town for 4 days, how should I make sure my pepper seeds stay moist? Deep water right before I go or fill the tray with 1/4" water above the ridges?
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Have to go out of town for 4 days, how should I make sure my pepper seeds stay moist? Deep water right before I go or fill the tray with1/4 water above the ridges?
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Have to go out of town for 4 days, how should I make sure the seeds stay moist? Deep water right before I go or fill the tray with1/4 water above the ridges?
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Best coleslaw in Dallas.
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Kennedy workbenches, what do you think they are worth?
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Nike table legs. What to do??
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Nike table legs. What to do??
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How have we not seen this yet
Show us your steaks!
What to do with tiny peppers?
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So much for freedom friday....
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