Recent content by DIY_Guy79

Thank you for updating the file. I'm trying to measure it directly from the pdf you shared using the measure function inside a PDF reader. And I'm a little confused about something. The total length from edge to edge that I'm getting in the image is 172mm(6 3/4 inches). If I measure my actual...

Watching your video, you had mentioned not wanting to take the pulley's apart and not knowing what the set screw was for. I'm not sure if mine is completely the same as the one you were working on, but I was forced to take mine apart as the center on both of my pulley's was seized. Mine are...

Awesome! That might make things a lot easier. Link says access is denied, had to request access to the file.

Hi! Thanks for getting back with me. I downloaded the manual. There is one diagram that wasn't in there that I was after. But I was able to find it by doing a search of the cat no at the top of it. It was this one here: http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/222/3034.pdf I really appreciate the...

Would anyone know where I can find all of the diagrams/pdf's shown at the beginning of this video: Regarding the Vari - Slo speed control? I can screenshot them, but it would be nice not to have to have the text from the video included when I print them out. Bought a 150 that has a Vari-Slo on...

I'm sure we all have some old drills that we dont use and wouldn't be worth trying to sell.. I do. I got to looking for ideas to repurpose the drill chucks. Came across this video. Both great ideas. Especially the vise, that one's brilliant. You guys have any cool ideas for repurposing chucks...

Some Chinese made knives are excellent. Though, I'd be skeptical of a "Snap-On" knife if I'm honest. Seems you'd be likely paying a significant premium for the name printed on the side of it rather than the tool or materials, in this case. I very highly recommend Civivi knives. I recently bought...

Im always more attracted by a warranty. Definitely like it when its nice and simple. Such as old Sears Craftsman or now Harbored Fart. Just take your busted tool in and they hand you a new one no questions asked. Other Lifetime Warranty's that need you to get online, fill out a ticket, send in...

Personally I'd hop on Facebook Marketplace and see whats out there in the used market if I were looking to save money, and I always am lol. Might end up with something pretty decent for cheaper than a new cheap one. I picked one up for $15 about a year ago. Also if your charger is old and...

For sure. The Tradesman was on point but the other two Wiltons weren't very impressive considering the price you pay for that name. Wasnt expecting much from the hitch vise, but surprised it failed the way that it did rather than it failing in the spindle like the rest of them. But yea.. the...

Maybe its been posted here before, idk. But thought this was a fun video from Fireball Tool on Youtube.

I'd get Rustoleum Hammertone paint. It's good tough paint and relatively inexpensive as opposed to ordering something special. And its probably readily available anywhere that carries the brand. Might be worth testing it on a small piece of scrap to see how well it would take a coat of Minwax...

Thanks for the info guys. Lots to consider. Anyone have any tips on how to check old lathe out? As in how to tell if its wore out or not?

Yea, my oldest boy(He's 7 and already has plans of becoming a Mechanical Engineer lol). My other 2 are a bit too young, as of now.

Yea thats a little out of the way. Otherwise I'd definitely come take a look.