Recent content by bradw100

Thanks SK and GJ.

The price dropped again. I just picked one up at $134.70. It now says only 2 left.

I bought 4 pairs from Walt's this time last year. All 4 were different brands, so it was interesting to see the differences. All were barely used. Price is right at $13, but the shipping is the same, so if you only need one pair you might want to shop locally and try them on for fit...

I've used a few of these in the smaller sizes and they've worked quite well. http://www.protoindustrial.com/en/industrial-tools/Proto/Screwdrivers-&-Hex-Keys/Screwdrivers/db7f34d3-0a8d-4aeb-9287-87480a6d1ca4_Proto®-Hex-Screwdrivers/#

Ok, if it's need the full torque to lie flat, then my idea is no good. Glad you've found a ratchet that fits in the available space and can handle the torque necessary.

Looking at the pictures I'm guessing that the high recommended torque figure for that end bolt is largely to deal with vibration and not for holding the end of that blade down. You could probably torque to a lower value with your new ratchet if you used nylock nuts on those end bolts instead...

You can see some footage in the NJMP Lemons Wrapup: It's great to see it in motion and hear Jay and Nick sing its praises. Kudos to jloehlein!

I've had good success with an inexpensive 2-piece aluminum straight edge and a circular saw. I've found that the straight edge (fence) will deflect at the joint when you place pressure against it at the middle of the cut. The work-around is to clamp a scrap board at 90 degrees to the joint on...

Thanks for the opportunity.

I was considering making some pulls until I looked at the prices on ebay. Simple pulls in quantities of 10-20 come out pretty inexpensive versus what I was seeing at the home improvement places. I ended up buying some like these in a couple different sizes...

I'd love to have 1/4" and 3/8" set to go with my SK 1/2" set.

Given that you don't control the raw materials, I think a more manual process is the correct course. That makes a drill press the proper tool for this job. I bought the new Jet drill press last year and am really happy with it. I especially like the belt and idler design. It's this one...