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I got a quote back from the steel place, and it will be about 65 bucks after tax. I could also get a single piece of sheet metal cut for a trim piece on the front, but it would be about 30 bucks extra plus a cutting fee. So I'll probably wait on that, and use a couple pieces of scrap when I come...

Somewhat considering getting one myself. There is a snap on counselor 2 scope on the cabinet with accessories for $100 on craigslist near me. Is this something that an average person working on cars to keep them going should look into? Sorry, didn't mean to hijack the thread.

So, would 14 gauge steel be good enough?

That looks exactly like what I want to do! Did you use mounting blocks like what I'm planning, or did you just set the units right on top of the frame and just get long bolts? I see there isn't any visible gap between the boxes. Did you have to cut off rolled over lip on the edge of the top, or...

Yeah, I will post pictures when I get going on it. I also think I'll make a couple spacers and attach the two cabinets together in the gap between them. It will be a while since I got a tuition bill to pay:shocking: and that will about clean me out for a little while. I also decided I would...

I'm thinking 14 GA steel tubing 3" wide. Is that going to be strong enough?

So, I have recently started working at a New Holland Dealer, and I will be dismantling agricultural equipment for parts. It is a part time job while in college, so I don't want to invest too much money in my tool setup right now (considering the fact I'm a business major). I have a 26" Craftsman...

I'm thinking that I'll wait a while and buy one of the new masterforce 41" rolling chest when I need more space. Then I can bring the other box back home. Thanks for the advice!

Thats actually a really good idea. Makes me want to get a 2nd 26" chest and bolt the two together. Reason I'm asking all of this is that I just got a job dismantling agricultural equipment and cataloging the parts. I have a 26" base cabinet, middle cabinet, and top chest from working on my own...

I was wondering what you all though about putting a side cabinet on a 26" roller cabinet. I'm worried that the side cabinet will make it heavy on the edge and likely to tip over. Have any of you done this and what were your results. Thanks

I believe that the unit has a regulator already, however you are correct that I would need a filter. That wont be an issue though since they are under $10 at Harbor Freight. My plan for financing this is that I will get about 1/2 the way there with a spare change jug that I keep. I know that it...

Well, I have been doing a little math. For under $350 total I can buy: Chicago Pneumatic Impact HF Air Ratchet HF Air Hammer HF Deep Impact Socket Set (Metric) HF 2.5HP 21 Gallon Air Compressor (150 after coupon) Goodyear 50ft air hose HF HVLP Spray Gun HF Brass Coupler set With that in mind, I...

I was always under the impression that you needed a large air compressor rated at least 5CFM to run air tools period. I never realized that you could get away with using a small compressor and then let it re pressurize the tank. Since that is the case, I do have access to a decent pancake air...

I can agree with that. The deal is that I'm headed off to college, and I will be living away from home, but not on campus. I have a good sized shop I can tinker in, however I don't own any air tools myself as I had always used air tools that my dad had. I own a 1995 Explorer from Michigan so I...

Good to hear that! Their tools are excellent. I'm still using a set my grandfather had bought. A little goo gone on the handles, and they look brand new!