Recent content by atthebeach

I have a similar setup like bw77 has, but with a 6' bar from an old weight set. The ends are attached with ropes to the bottom cord of the roof trusses. It doubles as a handy drying rack for hanging painted parts.

I use my DeWalt cordless drill usually. However, when more torque is needed my old corded drill is used to drive larger spade drills, forstner bits, or when drilling thick steel. I also use both when repeatedly drilling pilot holes and driving wood screws to avoid changing bits. The old corded...

The OP did not indicate how big his space and budget was. Nowater gave some pretty good advice for creating a really nice shop. However, should the OP be limited in space or budget, he might need to prioritize those recommendations. For many years I was able to do some really nice work...

My garage door is not wind rated, so when a hurricane threat is imminent I install two Secure Door braces on the inside on my 16' door and a Hurricane Fabric panel on the outside to protect the door from flying debris. https://securedoorbraces.com/ https://www.hurricanefabric.com/

I am fortunate to have some tools that once belonged to each of my grandfathers and my dad. I always think of them when I pull one of these tools out of my toolbox. It is an important legacy to pass along to your heirs that you have mentored in your garage.

I have a Milwaukee corded, on a swag table, and run MK Morse blades. Completely satisfied.

I've had a Bendpak MD-6XP lift for 3 or 4 years. It doesn't get a lot of use, but it does scoot forward a little over time. I have locating marks on the floor, and have had to move it back 2 or 3 inches into the correct location a couple of times. It is pretty easy to move short distances...

Maybe I got a lemon, but mine was useless. If you didn't hold it in place, it would just leak. Had to reinstall my old coupler and throw this pos in the trash.

I have a mixture of galvanized and black iron, 1/2" and 3/4" pipe clamps that I've acquired over many years. I don't normally clamp anything longer than 9', but I have an assortment of various lengths of pipe ranging from 2' to 5' that can be connected with unions as needed to achieve the...

The best height for me is an 11" high stool when I'm changing oil under my scissor lift or doing a brake job. Couldn't find one to buy so I made one. Four swivel casters, a small pillow, upholstery material, and some wood laying around my shop. I also made a riser that raises the seat to a...

I asked my GES supplier to quote delivery of my Bendpak lift on the ground just outside my garage door. They found a local delivery company who picked it up at the freight terminal and trucked it to the house with a forklift on board. It was brought down my inclined, 300 foot driveway with...

I'm not sure I want that in my septic tank. Any alternative approaches?

I have used vinegar on rusty, hot rolled plate prior to welding with very good results. After quite a bit of use it is no longer effective, and I have a gallon ready for disposal. What is the best way to safely get rid of it?

I've been supporting my vehicles by the pinch weld seams for many years without ever damaging the lift points. Don't know if anyone else has experienced damage. Originally, I supported my vehicles using large timbers; and over time the edges of the lift points would dig into the wood but not...

I already have a Grizzly band saw and table saw. I didn't experience any quality problems, so I'm surprised to be hearing about Customer Service issues. Like I said in the original post, I'm planning on doing some spindle and bowl work. I recently took down a couple of trees on the...