Recent content by dbonne

Was in the shop tearing down a project I started 20 years ago. Started thinking I need to get back on here and say HI to all. It’s been over three years since I logged in. My bad... I’m back y’all, garage and all! -dbonne

In an equipment room on the way to the bathroom:

Holy F.

I just sold an 80's weldanpower for $800, paint was faded but great mechanical shape. I wouldn't pay over $500 for it, though.

I've been using 3/4 pex for air lines for a while. No problems.

Zeke, If your time is money, you can get most of what you need at HD. You can beat their prices online, not usually at a wholesale house (unless you are a quantity buyer). HD might not have the 1 inch flex, though. The price difference on a small job is not worth my time chasing it down...

The only crummy part is the lack of the 20mm full polish. Good wrenches other than that!

Re: New Milwaukee Fuel 1/2" impact. Anyone else get one and have problems with it? I got a fuel 1/2 last month. It kicks ***. Haven't had a Milwaukee tool that doesn't!

I took an old battery pack and gutted it, added a long (heavy Gauge) wire with a Cig adaptor and a set of alligator clips. Best 12 volt tool I ever had for working on an auto. Make sure you don't cross the polarity, it will toast the power tool.

Yep, a central AC unit. They are natural dehumidifiers and will provide you with some comfort in the summer!

Welcome from Southern Idaho!

Got the next section of Steevo bench done. Here's another pat on the back, Steevo! :rocker:

Been there done that. Last shop finished out at 9'6". Never Again. I had to build a new shop with 16' ceilings to recover...

Welcome from a fellow Idahoan! This is a great place to hang out!

Just came across this thread while looking for inserts for my gedore friction ratchet. We use these ratchets for loosening bolts on extruder barrels that have been heated for years and are extraordinarily tight. This design gets right close to the barrel when working on a flange. These are...