Recent content by aptdweller

Thanks everyone, I have a few ideas to try. A band file and electric angle die grinder should be able to do most of what I want to do here.

@strutaeng Thanks - looks like I'm better off with an electric die grinder. A 240 V compressor is doable, but isn't likely going to get enough use to make it worthwhile. This is a home workshop, so evenings and weekends only. I was planning on using roloc style sanding disks for weld prep. The...

The Mitutoyo knock-offs aren't great. If you want cheap, look at Shars Aventor.

@DNeinstadt I didn't know you could get corded angle die grinders. I don't see much on Amazon, any chance you have a link? @Rockable Love the idea, but there's no way I can fit a cabinet and a compressor that will run one in my current shop.

Hi everyone, After an incident with an angle grinder, I'm re-thinking how I do a few things in the garage. Normally I would use an angle grinder for scale removal, angling corners, and griding down ugly welds. I'm looking for a safer way to do this, and have come across a couple options: 1...

By poly do you mean HDPE or PEX? I thought poly B piping had been banned just about everywhere by now. For HDPE you want a compression fitting, likely with a stainless insert. You can use a Sharkbite style fitting in most cases, just remember that gasket won't last forever. For PEX use the...

Nice saw! I'm still messing around with two small imports that don't do a wonderful job. I'd love to have something like that in my garage, but I'm not sure I could justify using that much space for it. Let us know how it runs.

Thanks gents. Those are exactly what I'm looking for. Now I have to figure out where to get them without breaking the bank.

I have (and have used) a lot of different random orbital sanders. They are all pretty similar, with the exception of the Festool version. Assuming you don't want to spend $500 on a sander, I'd recommend the Bosch variable speed model. I've had it for a few years and don't have any complaints.

Eklind doesn't seem to have much of a presence here in Canada. I have a few of their hex key sets and like them though. Does Bondhus make a t-handle set that has the short key on the handle? I was looking at Amazon and couldn't find any.

Hi guys, I've had a set of Tekton T-handle hex keys for a few years now that I haven't been thrilled with. They got the job done, or at least until I dropped something heavy on both my metric and SAE sets about a month ago. Could I get your recommendations for a good quality set, ideally with...

Torched - thanks for re-uploading, I really appreciate that.

I would like to second that request - I'm looking to build a new table and Photobucket has put the brakes on that.

I'm not that familiar with wood lathes, but no part of the spindle should have any perceptible runout. Is the handwheel removable? Also, what is the runout on the spindle nose? Really though, if it doesn't meet you expectations, why not return it for another?

A scrap yard may be your best bet - they buy similar enclosures new at work for around $1000 each.