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    Vertical Mill hoist

    I got bored last January and did as you suggested above. Looked at jib cranes, davit cranes, engine hoists etc. Saw the pickup cranes at HF and waited for a big coupon sale and got one. Already had the winch laying in a corner. Set the hydraulic jack, boom and boat winch aside. Welded up a...
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    Quality set of spiral tapered reamers?

    https://www.norsemandrill.com/Car-Reamers.php
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    Brad Point Drill Bits

    These Grizzly HSS ones have been great for me.
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    Let’s see the industrial plant mechanic tool bags

    Not needed here either...
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    Cordless tool storage?

    Some ideas in this thread- https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/real-world-cordless-tool-storage.463877/
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    Table Saw and Router Plate Distance Question

    I would put it towards the far end of the 4x8 table. Mine is that way and works well (Tho my saw is turned 90deg from yours). Wherever you put it, consider routing a tee track or two in the tabletop for fences and accessories as stated above. (My next week's project). Also consider routing...
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    Replace jaws on Reed 106 vise

    Or, if you have access to a mill, you can mill the inserts out, drill and tap the jaw bodies and install new inserts.
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    Best wall/ceiling mount 240v heater for 1,000' garage

    I've had this one hanging for 10 years. Works great and hasn't missed a beat. From Menards, I believe.
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    Using tempered hardboard for workbench top...

    Made this one out of a used solid core door years ago. 1/4" hardboard glued to the door and wrapped with 1/2" oak. Has worked out great. Only been re oiled once in 20+ years.
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    Air Dryer Bypass

    I installed a bypass- more so to take the dryer out of the system if it ever had problems. Fine for 10 years then recently I was glad I did. A part failed causing a leak. Took a couple of weeks to get the part. Closed two valves and opened one and no down time or re-piping needed.
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    Paint booth ideas?

    A friend brought a temporary garage type shelter from Menards and sets it up in his shop as needed to spray in. https://www.menards.com/main/outdoors/sheds-accessories/carports-portable-garages/shelterlogic-reg-10-x-20-canopy-shelter-enclosure-kit/30775/p-1444441929982-c-5860.htm Found a...
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    Increasing existing shop doorway height

    Yes you certainly could. Sawzall the 2x4 flush to the inboard side of the cripple and leave the 1-1/2" block in place. Add some screws and blocking low down to hold the 2x8s together if needed. Or could you just pull the door and frame out, bring the mill in and reinstall as before...?
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    Show us your pb swiss tools!

    I especially like the design of their slotted tips...
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    What are you storing your circular saws In?

    In the bottom of a cabinet. But I'm going to buy or make a couple of these- https://www.woodpeck.com/circular-saw-rack-it.html
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    Drilling a 2” hole in a stainless steel keg - any advice? Hole saw ain’t cutting it - literally

    This in a 2" size...
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