Recent content by Dying Fetus

This is my 1941 Dodge truck. All the parts, except the obvious things like cab, engine and axles, are designed and built by me.

Good work! :beer: My table top is 4'x8'x1/2". It had 3/4" of bow in the middle of it, running the entire length of the plate. I was able to take the bow out and it's now completely flat. I put the plate on the table skeleton such that the highest spot was in the middle (convex). Then I clamped...

Nice helmet, and thanks for the review. Does this helmet have a grinding or plasma cutting mode? Don't worry about the lack of solar charger and battery life. I have a Jackson Journeyman that I've had for over 6 years. It still has the original AAA batteries in it and I haven't had to change...

Thanks for the comments, guys! :) Let me know what size legs you're using and how many you need.

Thanks guys! :) Yes, it has 4 cross members. I'll snap some pics of it tomorrow.

Central Pneumatic Garage Air Kit (#66747) - BIG FAIL I needed to plumb my shop for air, as I was tired of having a mess of air hoses all over the shop. I came across a a Central Pneumatic Garage Air Kit at my local Harbor Freight store (part number 66747) and decided to buy it. It's usually a...

Thanks guys! :) If you pay for material and shipping, I'll make them for you.

I needed to plumb my shop for air, as I was tired of having a mess of air hoses all over the shop. I came across a a Central Pneumatic Garage Air Kit at my local Harbor Freight store (part number 66747) and decided to buy it. It's usually a $100 item, but it was on sale at $54.99 and I had a 20%...

I built a welding table because I needed one badly. I thought you guys might like to see how I did it. I started with a basic 4'x8' "frame". It's made out of 0.120" wall 2"x4" tubing, and the legs are 0.120" wall 3"x3" tubing. Sample of MIG welds: I like to have some adjustability in...

I went to Harbor Freight tonight to buy the 45-piece tap and die set (#41451), but the douchebag cashier wouldn't take my printed 20% off coupon. Before printing another coupon and going to a different store/trying a different cashier, I wanted to know if anybody has tried this tap and die set...

Nice work, but that looks like hot-rolled to me! :D

Thanks for the replys guys! How hard is it to find replacement parts for these lathes? If a gear broke, am I totally screwed? I know, but as far as money is concerend, wouldn't a 3 ton chunk of metal bring more than $600? I'm going to go ahead and check the machine out. If it checked out ok...

Thanks for the info guys! :) :beer: As for the $600-800 figures, would it not bring more money to scrap a machine that heavy? I haven't seen anything that cheap in my area, unless it's an old and small bench top Craftsman or Atlas lathe. Thanks again guys! :)

Hi guys, I've been wanting to buy a lathe for a while and came across a 16x96" South Bend lathe. The owner believes it's a 1944 model. It's got a 1-1/2 HP 3 phase motor. The ways are in great shape (per seller). The through hole is 1.5". Included accessories are: - 3-Jaw Chuck - 4-Jaw Chuck -...

I have an eBay Cut 50 plasma cutter. I've used it a few times to make brackets and cut the floor out of my truck. It's pretty good for what it is. I think I paid $330 for it. I also bought a 50 piece consumable kit for about $40 or so, which I think is worth it considering that the importer...