Recent content by chiz1180

I have the 3/8" gearwrench set, they work well. chiz1180

I have used one to lift up 48" bending brake and a 52" jump shear. chiz1180

I recently bought a set of deep metric sockets from 8-19mm for $17, set was new but purchased from a reseller. if you are paitent and willing to sell in smaller sets you likely could make more than selling as a lot. Chiz1180

The key is having a bit of flex in your adhesive after it cures. This is why vhb tape works so well. But its also kind of expensive. If you have an event dealer close by they might have something that would work well. Chiz1180

I asked a similar question a while ago. Where you live seems to have a lot to do with price. For what its worth, I bought my 4 inch non-swivel base in unrestored condition for $100. In my area, I thought that was a great deal as its hard to find someone selling one. chiz1180

I have always enjoyed following your projects in this thread. New shop looks great! looks like you had good help moving your machines, whenever I have moved anything like that it always seems to take forever. Thanks for posting your progress and best of luck as you move foreword. chiz1180

Over the weekend I was able to acquire this 4in bullet, date code is 7-945. Next to my baby bullet. From what I can gather, it appears that this is a rather early one. Looking foreword to more consistent warmer weather so I can get it cleaned up. chiz

Thanks for all the complements, here is where is the rest to how it currently sits. I made some shelf brackets out of angle and used plywood for the two shelf's. I primed it. And then it got too cold to do much else on, so I put it temporarily put it together and started using it! I have...

The best thing festool has going for them is their system. Dust collection, the domino, and the sanders are the tools that arguably are quote best in class. when it comes down to it festool stuff works well together, just keep in mind that alternative that are avalible that are also proably just...

if you already have the plate, there is no reason you cant affix it to your current bench to have a more durrable/easier to clean/whatever reason you want a steel top workbench for. There is no reason you cant rebuild your bench later on to fit your needs as they arise. im with lakeroadster...

It was super handy. I used this router bit. Went much quicker than I thought it would. chiz1180

After flattening and a few passes threw the drum sander. After adding "breadboard" ends. Around this point I started on the metal frame. I am far from a real welder, but I can make it work. I did end up TIG welding it, and yes it took forever. But I do not have access to a 220V MIG. Next...

I realize that a lot of bench builds are on here, but I feel my take is a little bit different. I started this project about 4-5 months ago and its still a work in progress, but I wanted to share what I have thus far. So first off I started with the following: a pile of hard maple gym floor...

I have a 3/8th set in my car that has been used on a surprising number of repairs and general use. A 3/8 set and a breaker bar definitely can get quite a bit done. chiz1180

If you have a good local welding shop, it would hurt to ask them. I personally would check scrapyards myself. chiz1180