Recent content by gicts

An option could be to put junction boxes on the wall of the cabinets (and of course still have them accessible).

For the same cost(or less), you could get new fixtures at Costco and you'll never hear that ballast hum again.

I'm wrapping up a brewing sculpture (think 3 extravagant turkey fryers tied together) and would like some of you all that are smarter than me to weigh in while I'm planning the electrical component. I'll be adding a 2 amp pump (perhaps another in the future) as well as a few small DC...

I like that! I've been scouring yard sales trying to find broken tools that I can 'franken-ize', but all I find are things that just need a little TLC to get back up and running lol.

I'll throw a few things up I've done recently. Not great, but not bad for flux. 1 is a cat litter box. Welded 1" tube with casters and threaded for a wood top. Slapped a hole in the wall to the unfinished side in an attempt to knock down the ammonia smell, unsightly view, and to not ever step...

Are there good tool rolls for sockets? Dad's molded socket case has given out after 30 years of service and he loves the mobility it provided vs a tool chest (toss in a car, etc.). We're coming to the conclusion that buying a whole new 200 piece set is cheaper than a case. (AAHHH!!), but these...

What's the story on the rush and lack of sleep?

If you're still in need of submissions and will excuse my 'restoration' that's in progress:

Here's a Ridgid Ridge Co I picked up at a yard sale on Saturday for a buck. Not finished yet, (started as a rusty mess) but has me kicking around paint options the the Craftsman like powder coating or Cerekote. Used Testor's spray paint on the Ridgid.

Doh! Gave it a go and it did something, albeit next to nothing. Used stainless steel pins(great for reloading) on a wrench for about 3 hours and results were less than impressive. I've got another try going with a sandblasted and wire wheel-ed wrench going with SS and vinegar. I'll let ya know...

Have any of you all used a tumbler to polish tools? I've got a rock tumbler sitting dormant over here ...

Regarding the structurability of copper - has anyone contemplated filling it with something like concrete to make it more durable? Not to get too off topic, but I'm working on a side table made of 1" tubing and am kicking around filling half of it to distribute the center of gravity (high due...

Slowly starting a mountain banjo, mostly by hand.

Picked up these old hammers on Saturday. Does anyone know their purpose? I asked my grandfather today who was a hobbyist woodworker. His idea was for decorate tacks.

My mom wanted a trellis, so I made her something that plants can grow all over. It has a spear on the top, but doesn't fit in my vehicle. That's all. Paint sold separately.