Subject: Could you recomend a good cleaning solvent

From: [email-masked] (VAntonova)
Date: 16 Dec 1996 17:36:16 GMT

I am resoring a car and am in need of a good, cheap cleaning solvent for
engines, craburaetors, transmissions, etc. The stuff they sell in the
automotive stores is way too expencive: $15 a gallon, and I am looking at
20-30 gallons. Could you recomend something easy to obtain, strong and at
a more reasonable price. Thanks for your help.

Alex,

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From: Ashley Palmer <[email-masked]@postoffice.worldnet.att.net>
Date: 17 Dec 1996 02:26:29 GMT

Rather than a solvent, I recommend some of the "soaps and detergents" now 
sold as "degreasers".  they're water based and much less toxic and 
noxious.  As far as cleaning capability, they have to be seen to be 
appreciated.   Otherwise you can buy stoddard solvent in 5 and 55 gal 
drums from your local oil distributor.

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From: [email-masked] (TeamHail)
Date: 17 Dec 1996 00:50:17 GMT

Anyone out there made indexible carbide bit holders for their lathes?  I
just ordered some surplus carbide inserts from J&L, they were $.50 ea,
couldn't resist, but I don't have a toolholder for them.  I don't want to
pay $40-60.  Enco has some for $16, and some on sale for $7, but there not
for the size inserts I ordered.

Thanks,

Paul