Recent content by Alowes2837

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    Track.One's Shop Build

    Congratulations. Its nice to see someone doing well when the rest of us are struggling, especially as you are doing good things too (the hurricane volunteering) when so many wouldn't. Full respect to you and I'm sure you will provide inspiration to others and the beliefe that hard work can...
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    Moving a full tool chest

    I,ve just shipped my tool box with tools in it along with the rest of my workshop from the UK to Florida. I am expecting the draws not to be as tidy as when it left but the movers assured me everything will be fine. It is insured.
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    Oil Pan Deepening (lots of pics)

    My old race engine builder used to do that on our ford cvh engines as we were not allowed dry sumps, also plated up inside to baffle with a hole for the extended pick up. Never had any leaks.
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    COO (And I don't mean Chief Operating Officer)

    I think people should realise why these cheap imported tools are in our countries, I'm thinking it's because we as nations keep buying them! Not everything in our western super power countries is great here in Britain we no longer have any of what used to be our great industrial heratige. As...
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    I finally straighten up my garage!!!

    I'll swap if for some of the junk in my garage.
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    SO mr big on CL

    I was thinking that, that's just asking to be robbed
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    Another head scratcher from ebay

    There are people out there that think they can't buy some stuff such as snap on products because they are not in the trade. They will pay stupid prices as they have no idea what the real cost is. Most of us are sensible to check companys web sites before we bid on stuff as we know we can just...
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    SAE or metric

    Thanks for that guys, that is what I thought considering the majority of manufacturers all share parts and engines. I have both obviously more metric but do have some good imperial stuff.
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    SAE or metric

    This may seem odd, bit late, stupid or something that will lead to an oh dear along the line. As posted before I am in the process (a long one) of moving to the US as I am now under contract buying an auto repair garage. I am currently a tech here in the UK. Any way on to the point, most if...
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    Let's see your toolbox.

    They are sold in the UK under the name of US Pro. Only seen themon UK ebay not sure aboutthe rest of europe but the seller might be able to help. As for quality I have the large setup and love it, good solid construction with roller bearing draws. They feel better than most shop sold units...
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    This may sound weird but what do you do?

    sorry live in England
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    This may sound weird but what do you do?

    I am an automated people mover system tech. Basically i fix automated trains at airports etc, however just bought an auto repair shop in FL. Not taken controll of it yet but looking forward to it as it's a bit of a big change, well the repairing cars bit isn't the whole everything else is as I...
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    Let's See Your Snow Moving Equipment...

    These are not mine but currently working maintaining them. I am also halfway to being a resident of Florida.
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    Is this tool a female ribe or female torx plus?

    I wouldn't expect too much quality from laser tools as the ones I have used seem cheap and nasty and break. They are cheap and normally available in Halfords or motor factors.
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    What brand is this (German)?

    I'd possibly say king **** but thought they were made in the UK, maybe they have a plant there in Germany
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