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May 31, 2026, 08:10 AM

carl blum replied to a thread Self-leveling deck platform - GIF in Tool Talk

Hi: This looks like a temporary deck for weddings. We made a similar plywood dance floor for use where the hall's floor was too "hard" for dancing....

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May 30, 2026, 08:19 AM

carl blum replied to a thread Tire air leak detection trick - GIF in Tool Talk

Hi Gang: Why is he setting inside a tire? An arm rest? Carl.

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May 26, 2026, 12:07 PM

carl blum replied to a thread SHOPSMITH METAL LATHE CONVERSION in Best Homemade Tools

Hi Gang: Nice job. But please !NEVER! leave the chuck wrench in the chuck without your hand on it. If the lathe turned on the damage to the lathe and...

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May 26, 2026, 11:53 AM

carl blum replied to a thread Stacking three tires into one - GIF in Wheels

Hi Gang: But Why? Carl.

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May 18, 2026, 02:46 PM

carl blum replied to a thread Flamenco rhythm machine - GIF in Machines

Hi Gang: I just noticed the crank is made from a brace and bit handle, including the ratchet head. Carl.

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May 16, 2026, 07:32 AM

carl blum replied to a thread How Jacuzzi tubs are made - GIF in Tool Talk

Hi Gang: Here is a cross section of my hot tub. The end had rotted so I am rebuilding it. The lattice box is the wood stove heater. This was in 2011...

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May 12, 2026, 01:13 PM

carl blum replied to a thread Metric vs. other measurement systems - chart in Tool Talk

Hi Gang: A cubic yard of water weights 1,685.6 pounds A cubic meter of water weights 1000 kg, or a metric tonne One seems easier to remember....

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May 8, 2026, 12:55 PM

carl blum replied to a thread Mini grader ripper - video in Homemade Tools

Hi Gang: Not as large, but here is my mini grader: At least it can knock down the high spots. Carl.

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About carl blum

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About carl blum

Location:: Charleston, South Carolina

Interests:: Metal and Wood Working, Toy Trains

Occupation:: Retired Eng / Toolmaker

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May 26, 2026

12:51 PM - BuffaloJohn quoted carl blum in post Stacking three tires into one - GIF
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May 12, 2026

02:09 PM - Karl_H quoted carl blum in post Metric vs. other measurement systems - chart
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Apr 22, 2026

04:31 PM - ductape quoted carl blum in post Hinged overhead wood splitter - GIF
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Feb 1, 2026

05:40 PM - desbromilow quoted carl blum in post Nail removal machine - GIF
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Jan 24, 2026

08:45 AM - mklotz quoted carl blum in post Wooden Turing machine - GIF
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Dec 28, 2025

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Dec 23, 2025

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Nov 18, 2025

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Oct 31, 2025

07:57 PM - desbromilow quoted carl blum in post Sakai paperclip top - GIF
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Oct 30, 2025

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Oct 29, 2025

11:23 AM - sossol quoted carl blum in post Grain bin breaks and collapses - GIF
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Oct 17, 2025

02:01 PM - bob_3000 quoted carl blum in post Catclaw parking prevention measure - GIF
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Oct 16, 2025

12:34 AM - Mook quoted carl blum in post Follow up video explaining the workings of the clutch tap wrench + new refined design
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Oct 7, 2025

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Oct 6, 2025

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