Recent content by dragoneggs

I'm a big fan of the yellow 20v tools. Have a bunch nested in the top of a HF tool cart.

It makes greasing my zerks on a tractor almost pleasurable. Highly recommend.

Trying to finish up the 'Taj Ma Wall' shoe storage system for my better half. Two of four cases shown.

I have 7 I think. Voted, and looked at the results. I guess I am in the 'normal' range. 😁

That's not a bad idea. I don't mind doing something like this from Home Depot where returns are easy but I guess McMaster Carr will take returns just the same. Just a little more effort on my part.

That doesn't work in this case. I can stop and release the handle anywhere in the travel and the head does not move on the rack and pinion gears.

I just purchased a used Powermatic 719A mortiser in excellent condition except the gas strut powering the manual handle is 'out of gas'. The OEM replacement part is about $146. I found an equivalent size strut on McMaster Carr for $22 plus shipping. What I don't know is what extension force...

The ignitor continues to stay active for the full 16 seconds (per spec) after the gas lights in a few seconds. Apparently the unit is not sensing the flame and shuts down the gas flow after 16 seconds as well. How do I address this problem?

Just installed a new Reznor UDAS45. Converted from NatGas to LP. Checked supply pressure and at 11.2 W.C. Checked outlet pressure and it reads 9.5 during start up. The ignition seems to stay on a long time. It lights but will not stay lit. Outlet pressure drops to zero. Anybody got ideas?

ALLFAST, sorry for the delay... been gone on business. I only put a couple coats on and not as even as I would like. Never used this type or color of paint before and wanted to see how tough it is... thanks for the compliments.

Yes I believe so... I discovered the gold brazing when I sandblasted it black paint. Was a little surprised but since it was a freebie from a garage sale that I got 30 years ago I'm not complaining. Works great!

Pardon me if you saw this post on my specific thread on jaws but thought I better close the loop here. Well it finally happened... Here is my restored Rock Island #594 vise... I used Rustoleum Hammered Rosemary spray paint. Pretty happy on how it turned out. I had one of my guys at my work make...

Here is the finished vise... I used Rustoleum Hammered Rosemary spray paint. Pretty happy on how it turned out. I had one of my guys at my work make a set of jaws. He went above and beyond the call with the knurling and he also sent it out for Heat Treat with our production work! I think I...

Yeah I know... just being **** here. Will probably go with dull metallic gold for some reason.

Gents... I'm restoring a Rock Island No. 594 vice. I think 1938 vintage. Any ideas on proper color? Pics? Or otherwise paint suggestions?