Recent content by Coaster Mech

I would just get some used steel pallet racks, or something similar. You can get them used for cheap. They are steel but a little water for a short period of time is not going harm them.

Ive had mine for about 2 years now. I absolutely love this thing. However it is not without its cons. I purchased the elastic strap version and find that thumbing through all my cash in plain view of everyone makes me uneasy. It also feels like it takes forever. There are certain tricks i have...

i would just pick at it with a fingernail to start. it doesn't look like too much. But what ever works best for you. after you get it off try some spray on car wax. That stuff does wonders for the finish.

The easiest way it to click the little paperclip icon that I've circled in the pic below.

this is my Brown & Sharp Radius and Fillet gauge set. Not exactly the same but quite similar. The handle is about 4" long.

in no way does a layer of rust help protect metal from the elements... Ever!

Ive worked as a "big stuff" mechanic for over 20 years. I have never seen a 1/2" impact bog down on a 3/8" hose with standard fittings. No matter how many hoses I've chained together. and I've strung many 300-400 feet long. Trying to make a 3/4" impact work on 3/8 hose is a different story...

You did good on the vice, but the rest?!.. No offense, you spent $85 on some ****!! time to slow down!! :beer:

If you cheap out of getting a proper set you're going to regret it. Sooner or later you will need one of the sizes you skipped. If you build up a mismatched set it will be worthless down the road with zero resale value if you ever decide to sell them. I realize Snapon may be out of your price...

That is awesome. Thanks for sharing the rebuild process!!

If you're only getting one, than don't waste the opportunity on a specialty ratchet that will spend most of the time sitting in your tool box. Get a high end replacement for your most used ratchet. For me That would be a regular 3/8" ratchet. the included pic is my favorite ratchet. it has...

That is a nice looking table. I have a similar project going on, however i went with the wire wheel and elbow grease method for stripping the paint, which is actually still on going. For the table top i am leaving that bare metal since every shop i have ever been in uses bare metal table tops...

Im not sure what a good price would be, they wouldn't budge on $250 so thats what i paid. Probably weighs about 300lbs

I just picked this up from an old closing down fab shop. It is a really solid bench. 30"x67". The top is only 3/16" but i can always upgrade it later if need be. It has a few coats of chipped up paint I will strip off. i also have a few improvement ideas i would like to implement. Really happy...

I race a lot of RC cars and needed some smaller tools. Wera 0 and 00 phillips and a 7mm Snap on wrench.