Recent content by fireguy976

This is Exactly right. What amazes me on so many forums, someone asks a simple question, “Does this tool work?” And then you get the “you don’t need those” or Why are you using that, and I do it different” Answer the Dam question the OP posted, if they want additional advise they can ask...

Thanks all, looks like based on the reply pic and a little research it most likely is an Avery. Will have to do more searching. The motor is not the origional and it has 2 speeds based on pully setup. Hopefully I can find some info on origional design. Or maybe could look into a DC motor on...

If its a true Mowawk, you did better than good, You did @#$@#$@# FANTASTIC!!! Ive been thinking about a Mohawk, if you check their website I myself feel there is no other brand better!!! There site shows that SOOOOO many others use Chinese parts but are assembled in the US and then advertise...

Hi all, picked this up off local Craigs list. Seller was clearing out his fathers old tools who had recently passed. Thought this was an old UK drill Press. Could not find a name on it. Would love to know more about it. Thanks all. Ken J

Ok Just noticed the "**** Happens" Always like the Idea of the name..... "**** Happens Machining" "The place where not everything hits the fan" Also just saw the link to your page.....havent had my coffee yet Cheers, Ken

Thanks for the reply Claude. I would like to place my name on the list of customers, I can only guess you are making a few extra sets for new asking customers like myself? I will go with what ever colour of plating the majority wants to help keep things simple. Any plans for other products...

Hi Claude, are you still taking orders? Im in Ontario but please dont hold that against me......... hopefully will make shipping easier. Thanks, Ken J

Thanks guys, have a question though, I think I know what a storm cellar is, but can someone be more specific? Im up in snow country where all homes have full concrete basements, but as we have a front and back porch both with concrete pads on top, we essentailly have 2 full concrete cold...

Hi, looking for suggestions, with the foundation footings and framing done, have a little bit of time before the garage floor will be poured. Because of elevation issues had 40 or so trucks of sand put into the garage area, one large area is 6 plus feet deep So was thinking, could be some...

Flat roofs are always such a pain, as others have mentioned, the 2x8's at 16" centers, only 10' long will probably support a fair bit. You can get an idea of what kind of load that will support from building tables, but I would be more concerned with the roof itself. (provided the issues of...

Hi, we are breaking ground in May for our new house and attached garage. Plans are for the garage to be about 30 deep and 60 wide, with gable roof. Right now planning on 9ft walls with a single bay having a 12' tray ceiling in order to have a 2 post hoist, and the rest will be attic trusses...