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Yesterday, 12:41 PM

Karl_H replied to a thread Flat filing water cup technique - GIF in Tool Talk

Here is a trick to get you started - do the filing on the long side then show the flatness on the short side.

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Yesterday, 12:37 PM

Karl_H replied to a thread Shrink fitting heat transfer - GIF in Tool Talk

If the upper part is dry ice or liquid nitrogen cold, how can he hold it with bare hands. If it is not that cold, how strong is the fit?

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Jun 1, 2026, 11:22 PM

Karl_H replied to a thread Pill Box Filler in Homemade Tools

I know that this is contrary to the mission of this network, but here is a completely different approach: I look forward to Sunday morning when I...

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May 31, 2026, 10:42 AM

Karl_H replied to a thread Loose rock cliff removal - GIF in Tool Talk

Little boys who never had to grow up. (Though they did have to get serious.) Music is from Angel Above Me(Run Run River) by Das WBL Projket

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May 31, 2026, 10:15 AM

Karl_H replied to a thread Microcement floor application - GIF in Tool Talk

Music says strip tease more than floating cement.

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May 31, 2026, 10:13 AM

Karl_H replied to a thread WallWeb drywall patch repair tool - GIF in Tool Talk

On sale through Amazon for $20 USD for one. (Free delivery in about a week.)

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May 30, 2026, 09:55 AM

Karl_H replied to a thread Massive wall installation - GIF in Tool Talk

Here is an animation of this procedure to create a launch box for a tunnel boring machine.

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May 30, 2026, 09:45 AM

Karl_H replied to a thread Pill Box Filler in Homemade Tools

I have pills that are large and very small, so I would have to make a couple different channels.

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May 30, 2026, 09:35 AM

Karl_H replied to a thread Pill Box Filler in Homemade Tools

The yellow "Here" is a link to a pdf. That is Rick's MO, which makes it easier to save articles for later use.

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May 28, 2026, 06:05 PM

Karl_H replied to a thread Nailhead trim spacing guide - GIF in Tool Talk

Is this something a professional would do or is this to help amateurs look like professionals? The fact that he changes hands half way through makes...

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May 28, 2026, 10:41 AM

Karl_H replied to a thread Truck falls into sinkhole - GIF in Tool Talk

Could have been worse.

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May 23, 2026, 07:27 AM

Karl_H replied to a thread Bead counting tray tool - GIF in Tool Talk

I am more impressed with the triangular spatula / scoop.

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May 22, 2026, 10:25 AM

Karl_H replied to a thread Wood truss transport fail - GIF in Tool Talk

My guess is he wasn't paying attention and when he finally saw the truck swaying, he flinched.

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May 22, 2026, 08:30 AM

Karl_H replied to a thread Monster truck accident in Colombia - GIF in Wheels

From Google Translate: Sujétame la cerveza.

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May 22, 2026, 08:26 AM

Karl_H replied to a thread Wood truss transport fail - GIF in Tool Talk

The guy behind the dash cam vehicle is probably wondering why the heck the dash cam guy is slowing down.

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May 22, 2026, 08:23 AM

Karl_H replied to a thread Cherry harvesting machine - GIF in Tool Talk

It is fun to see all the branches rise as the weight of the fruit is removed.

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May 20, 2026, 07:46 AM

Karl_H replied to a thread Vintage jet blast destroys runway - GIF in Tool Talk

Interesting that he seemed to have trouble taking off. He rotates the nose wheel up a few times, then actually goes airborne for a bit, bounces and...

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May 19, 2026, 08:10 AM

Karl_H replied to a thread Cam lock furniture - GIF in Tool Talk

Frank suggests a "simple drilled hole." But the internet would show the lever falling out (at the time he started to unscrew it) and would have given...

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May 17, 2026, 05:37 PM

Karl_H replied to a thread Bicycle measurement device - GIF in Wheels

Seems like it would be a good time to collect a pr-race urine sample. If the bike doesn't measure up it can't race; If the racer doesn't measure up,...

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May 17, 2026, 05:30 PM

Karl_H replied to a thread Roller attachment towing accident - GIF in Tool Talk

Typical of the younger generation... I got that on camera, I got that on camera. Follows the roller over the hill. THEN - yow, hey, you good?

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May 17, 2026, 05:25 PM

Karl_H replied to a thread Wheel cleaning unit - GIF in Tool Talk

I was thinking a pressure washer would be enough to clean - but to polish - worth it.

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May 16, 2026, 12:01 PM

Karl_H replied to a thread Manure pump truck - GIF in Tool Talk

I call BS! (maybe cow S)

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May 14, 2026, 01:42 PM

Karl_H replied to a thread Mechanical comparator - video in Homemade Tools

Nice! I liked the way he clamped the piece to his 3 jaw - that will stay in my "stolen idea" box.

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May 14, 2026, 12:54 PM

Karl_H replied to a thread Slingshot carnival ride failure - GIF in Tool Talk

You go on those rides to have the crap scared out of you - mission accomplished. I feel sort of bad for the folks who have been waiting in line and...

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May 12, 2026, 02:09 PM

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

Either way, that is 0.1915 Asian elephants - unless you use African bush elephants, then it is 0.1296 elephants. Karl

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May 9, 2026, 10:30 AM

Karl_H replied to a thread Induction heater for nuts - GIF in Tool Talk

nordbergcorp.com in Dubai UAE INDUCTION HEATER, 1000 W NORDBERG HIF2 About $300 USD

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Aug 25, 2020

11:27 AM - Karl_H quoted Caliper Ken in post Metric vs. other measurement systems - chart
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09:55 PM - Frank S quoted Karl_H in post Metric vs. other measurement systems - chart
But the metric system is to...

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05:50 AM - Karl_H quoted IntheGroove in post Jet-powered snow blower/melter - video
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Jul 31, 2020

09:37 AM - Christophe Mineau quoted Karl_H in post Safety switch for home made machines
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Jul 27, 2020

06:53 PM - Karl_H quoted McDesign in post Reinforcing a cliff face - GIF
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09:17 PM - nova_robotics quoted Karl_H in post Tube straightener - GIF
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Jul 24, 2020

09:07 PM - Frank S quoted Karl_H in post Tube straightener - GIF
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Jul 5, 2020

07:22 PM - Karl_H quoted mklotz in post Beefy bender
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Jun 22, 2020

11:25 PM - Tuomas quoted Karl_H in post Stamping and hole punching tool for hydraulic press.
Nice build. Thanks! Can yo...

Jun 2, 2020

03:20 PM - Karl_H quoted TrickieDickie in post Inside a vintage soda bottle vending machine - GIF
I remember when they were 10 cents...

May 30, 2020

07:10 PM - Karl_H quoted Dragonhand in post Linear friction welding of wood - video
But why????????? The first guy...
04:11 PM - celsoari quoted Karl_H in post DIY dial test indicator holder
Thanks! Nice tool. Was it...

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May 26, 2020

05:11 AM - Karl_H quoted Crusty in post low profile vise
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May 19, 2020

10:13 PM - Karl_H quoted Don42 in post metric carriage bolt
Didn’t know bolts could la...
12:45 PM - Mazay quoted Karl_H in post 3-in-1 DIY Knife Sharpening System Jig
I am sure that tomato can't...

May 18, 2020

06:25 PM - Karl_H quoted Crusty in post 3-in-1 DIY Knife Sharpening System Jig
I enjoyed seeing you use al...
08:40 AM - Karl_H quoted Caliper Ken in post Band Saw Out Feed Table
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