Recent content by Flatcapped

Took the time to tackle some of the mess that has become my shop. Afterwards, fired up a new project and started tearing down and stripping a craftsman 1/2 hp motor for repaint/rewire. Somehow in its previous life it had become packed with mud. Unsure if today’s net result is a cleaner shop or...

Agreed, this has been an excellent follow. The end result is stunning, and I love the pop of red from the tray! I may have to rethink my next repaint.

Oooh, nifty!

Fantastic job, those are turning out slick! Can't wait to see them stacked up!

:drool:

Funny how that last bit of paint makes all the difference in a clean appearance.

Pawed through enough of my lamp hardware to cobble a light onto an old mic stand. Portable task lighting achieved!

Lovely work, there! Looking forward to seeing what you make with them. Most of what I use are woodworking tools where any kind of thick or synthetic rust preventative might ruin a project finish. That said, I usually use paste wax for "precision" or high use areas, and paraffin (Gulf) wax...

Welcome! The workbench and wall storage threads are both perennial favorites for garage ideas. I reread every year and notice something new each time. Workbench Thread Wall Storage Thread

Not sure where I picked this one up, but it sees pretty regular use in the shop.

Kay: Bold move. :cool: Shuffled things around and tried not to think too hard about the annual Attempt-to-Set-the-Neighboring-Field-Aflame Event tonight.

macgee: I have hammer envy... Dug this out for pictures. Drill press hold-down box is appropriate, but the hold-down itself is not marked at all. Am I wrong in thinking the gold would have been a later color? Picked up the saw a couple weeks ago at an estate sale. Looks to be in ok shape, and...

How handy is that!? Always look forward to your progress updates.

Great opportunity from a great company!

D'aaaawwww. Seems like that's enough, Magnum.