Recent content by Boogerman

Yes. I have owned many SK. Still have couple. Have failed one or two. Seen many skipped because of sheared teeth. Seen many sloppy worn. But, have couple by weeding out poorer ones, have survived and still good. Like most other tools that era, were fairly well made and served purpose...

That compressor is the "bomb" style. Horizontal tanks for some reason split and explode when they rust out, becoming a bomb. Vertical tanks typically get pinholes and leak safely instead. As another said, I'd inspect that carefully, and preferably hydro test it to verify it's integrity. You...

Welcome! cgrutt said it well above. You'll be able to learn a lot here, with appropriate winnowing of the knowledge. If you truly appreciate quality and doing things the right way, the first thing you need here is a good BS filter. Be sure to use it, and read a lot of varying opinions before...

Most of this said above. Good quality Cobolt drill bits, changed often if dull. Good cutting oil. Pull out often to clear chips. TIN coating can reduce the drag force on deep holes. And, use one of these with appropriate chuck installed; it can also be used for tapping to keep the tap...

A nice clean, tidy, organized shop is a sign of a successful, financially able person that chooses to invest their time/money into organization. First, buying enough shop space to store their stuff, and to work in. Second, buying organizational system (cabinets, shelves, nice workbenches, well...

Where are you located? That will affect price a lot.

One of the few asian tools I own, because of the size, and because it's decent quality. Unfortunately, discontinued and hard to find.

Don't have extensive toolbox full Snap-on like some showed here; but did buy Snap-on wrench for $3 at garage sale last weekend. Don't have any use for it, but have enough room in toolbox that I'll let it live there for now.

Edit: Dr Clyde covered it pretty well while I was typing! How many holes, and is it a through hole? Tapping a hole is pretty easy. First, drill it to the correct diameter. Use a tap chart, and the size of bit for the class of thread you want. That's the reason there's numbered and letter...

Only thing you are missing (and may not be, for your circumstances) is "value", which is subjective. Value is the balancing of Cost vs Performance and Utility and desirability to the user. The ratio of value to utility that is right for any given person depends on how much they have to spend...

Consistently over time from best down, (didn't cheapen their brand before they went out of business): Bonney Proto P&C Indestro and its associated brands like Wizard Armstrong New Britain Herbrand Challenger From here on down, the list is of **** or marginal brands Craftsman - early ones...

Something to talk about as an alternative to "New HF copy of SO ratchet" or "Why do they make 12 point sockets when 6 point are better anyway". I legitimately like the Columbians better than the Wiltons, and I know that's not a usual preference. Thought maybe some facts/opinions/thoughts...

Picked up a new Columbian 504 1/2 vise today in excellent condition. Is is sacrilegeous to switch it in for the Wilton on my worktable? I like the Columbian much better.

Small 3 blade stockmans knife always, Benchmark Griptillian most of the time, P38 on my key chain (doubles as a small pry bar, phillips and flat screwdriver). I tried multi-tools and concluded they were worthless, and I tried the best. Within few seconds reach nearly anywhere in shop and...

7018 definitely all position. For rusty oil drill pipe, and buzz box AC welder, use 6011 or 7014.