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[Metjunkie]

I have a small benchtop WEN drill press, set at it's slowest speed of 600rpm. If I have to drill anything over 3/8", I use my variable speed mill. Do a search for drill speed charts and you'll see what's recommended for different materials and drill sizes.

[Metjunkie]

" I hate talkers and typist while driving."

Right on, Joe!

[Metjunkie]

I understand completely. And don't think I was taking a jab at you, I wasn't. Just stating my own experience. Do you know anyone with welding experience that could come over and help you? That would make a world of difference....

[Metjunkie]

Way back, when I was learning how to weld, I was complaining that there was something wrong with the machine, because I was frequently having trouble laying down good welds. The welding contractor who was teaching me would always say" It's not the welder, it's the weldor." Took me a while...

[Metjunkie]

I agree with Mac. I have a 20 yr. old MM185, bought new, that still works great. No reason to replace it with a new one. And if you can't check it out in person, if it were me, I'd pass....

[Metjunkie]

Nice job Don, as always. Don't have any experience fiddling with die cast zinc stuff, but I'm wondering if heating the part, while straightening, would prevent, or lessen, any cracking.

[Metjunkie]

If you don't already have a manual, you can download one off this site. Then look up the solenoid you need, in the parts diagram, and start searching. Like Mac said, if it's a somewhat generic solenoid, you might be able to find one at an auto parts place, electric supply house, internet, etc. If it's...