Recent content by Bigmo1

Yeah i got a 3 drawer Craftsman like that prob 20 yrs ago. Keep it in the motorcycle trailer. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

i have used them all for pipe testing of some sort. Have to be careful w pressure, they will blow and hurt you Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Hougan...they make a more compact one, weighs about 25 lbs, 2" depth capacity and up to 2" cutter capacity.Around $1400. Used these in power plants, rugged and reliable. Model:HMD905 PN:905105

Never seen one of those Harbor Freight gizmos, might give it a shot. Ive used homemade similar stuff for years...screws, dowel rod tapered, saran wrap and caps, tape, just about everything...pisses me off when i lose a $8-$10 tube of damn silicone. They produce it by the ton for pennies per...

Its all a scam...the manufacturers know that rarely will you need or use an entire tube of RTV or silicone. But they continue to produce the same size tubes, knowing that it will be a rock on the shelf sooner or later. So we have to go buy ANOTHER tube and i starts the cycle all over again. Prob...

Should be able to get a Jacobs chuck key. Have you checked with the bigger equip/industrial supplier outfits MSC, Grainger, etc. The chuck surely can be changed too. Is there a slot to get a wedge in to remove the arbor or use a drift to knock rhe chuck off the arbor. If you can get the arbor...

Used a 60/40 mix of mineral spirits/paint thinner and kero...works well, doesnt leave a film, blow dries well. I guess the thinner cuts the kero oil. Anyway, works for me Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Killin me...i want one of those really bad Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

I spec'd out and bought a smaller Hougen for work, w annular cutters between 1" & 1.75" drilling 3/4 plate in a verticle position. Its prob the best set up you can get. But youre talking about $1500-2000 range for drill and cutters Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk