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New uses for old knob and tube?
#175465 03/02/08 07:42 AM
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I found this old article on how the old tubes make dandy knife sharpeners. 'thought I would share it:
http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/brannan87.html
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IanR #175466 03/02/08 09:33 AM
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Take the element out of an old high pressure sodium lightbulb, it too makes a good sharpner, not as abrasive as the ceramic tube.

Jimmy

Life is tough, Life is tougher when you are stupid
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wire_twister #175468 03/02/08 10:33 AM
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Never considerd that. I'll have pleanty now though!!
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IanR #175485 03/02/08 04:07 PM
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Thats a great idea!

Choose your customers, don't let them choose you.
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Obsaleet #175503 03/03/08 08:15 AM
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Be careful with the HPS, they may explode if exposed to water.


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