Recent content by fiftyv8

Great tool but rarely used. Still very handy for what it costs...

Nice work. I made one similar a couple of back and realised that it was better to add 1 extra roller to one row, just seemed to balance the tube running in and out better. So one side had 3 rollers and the other side had 4...

I generally go down to my local sheet metal shop where I have built up a relationship with the owner. I try to buy metal thru him as a gesture and always pay cash. This in return provides me with opportunity to have him cut sheet to size with his guillotine or fold an edge etc if required and it...

Nice work and practical. Maybe some others will be encouraged to post what they have made also...

https://fireballtool.com/ Great tools, but for me I have trouble justifying me needing such items. I either have the lower level stuff but just can not justify use or cost for some of their really nice stuff.

I like some drills and other rotating devices that have had a VFD (variable frequency drive) added to the electrical circuit, there are many examples posted on YouTube. The advantages are that you can run infinite speed settings and an electrical brake which when the stop is hit it really does...

I am a much more senior hobbyist and find eye sight issues with my helmet these days it just does not give me enough magnification or light to see well. It would be nice to read comments from folks who I can relate to age wise at 67yo.

Nice work, I am just about to make my own as well. I am done with cheap plastic items. The one failing most have is that they tend to flop or fall over and can not free stand for long. Hence defeating the purpose of not needing to bend. Your unit looks great and I will probably follow your...

Nice work. I must have lived a sheltered life as I have never come across hollow sway bars before. How common are they?

Thanks for your reply. I asked because in your earlier pic's they looked bigger in diameter than 2". Then again some will be depending on what they are designed for I guess. I wish I had set mine unit up for larger dies. Not too large but just larger than 2" I feel it is a little more flexible...

Practical solution and a great conversation piece to boot. Thanks for sharing.

I had a work colleague years ago who was a scrap metal scrounger and always picked up any scrap lengths of steel and stored it all in high overload and partially overhead wall racks. He went missing one day and his wife could not find him even though his car was parked in the drive way. Later...

Yeah, I got two drill presses. One is just a belt driven old unit that does OK on most days, the other is an old Swedish geared unit which is great, but I did a dumb thing a few years back and purchased a cheap two way cross slide vice that has never been any good and will one day upgrade to...

I agree, very level table is your foundation for all other issues. If that is level then other things will follow. Clamping is probably the next box to tick. Accurate center popping helps. Learn to be good at sharpening your own drill bits and know what you are trying to achieve. Pilot holes are...

I am not much of models fan, but do take my hat off to your excellent work. Is it a true copy of a vehicle? What did have me scratching my head was the use of dual wheels up front, is that usual? Nice work all the same and I will be keen to see how it progresses.