Recent content by C. M. Allen

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    A new work bench thread!!!

    Here is mine. Found it near a dumpster. All I did was put castors on it. Chris
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    400 square feet

    My shop is 16X30X10. I think wall space is important. With tools lined down the walls and the vehicle I'm working on in the middle I don't have a lot of space between the two. Measure how wide your car is with the doors open and add space from there. I wish I had an extra foot on each...
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    This is my dream!

    I only spent $2000 total on the makeover! I originally wanted to tear it down and rebuild due to the slab being so badly cracked. But now I think it adds character. Thanks, Chris With 10' walls I plan on goin vertical with those white wire shelves screwed into OSB sheeting. I think they...
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    This is my dream!

    Hello all! I wanted to share my shop and what I'm in to. I have always wanted to restore antique tractors. My family bought a house 3 years ago which had a small building on it. 16X30. It's not big but it doesn't take alot to heat it either. The building was in ruff shape. So, last year I...
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    THIN wrenches - recommendations?

    Yea craftsman tappet wrench set is made just for that purpose. I have the set. I use them all the time.
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    sandblast cabinet

    Hello All. I haven't owned my cabinet very long. probably less than a year. I bought it from TP tools and I have the vac kit to go with it. I am so happy with it. I have in it their moisture absorbing kit to help keep the sand dry. Well I goes to use it the other day and nothing. I check...
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    Air compressors

    Since we're on the subject. For the past year I have been looking at the 80 gal 5.4 hp craftsman compressor at sears. I have read that most people don't like the locatation of the water petcock and have used an elbow and black pipe to extend it out where you can reach it and then use a ball...
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    What did santa bring you this morning?

    an engine cleaner air gun air blow gun kit sanding blocks with 80 grit paper replacable devilbiss paint gun lids eastwoods pressure pot paint gun autobody hammers and dollies Collector's Originality Guide for Farmall Regular and F-Series book sears gift card a little $$ healthy and safe family...
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