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I was concerned about wearing out the pivot, but to be honest now that I’ve seen it and the fact it’s lubed with Molly EXP I’ll be...

Serious comment -> You guys lube your ratchets ? Never have :dunno: Do you notice an actual difference or is it a “well you must do...

So what did you go with instead for inside the house? I am in the same boat with a worn out miniature grand and kids who are more into...

I'm gonna have to call you (and TOW) out on these details. AC capacitors don't charge up like DC capacitors. While they do hold a...

The high inrush of current upon start-up is due to the locked rotor condition of the motor. The only current limiting factor at this...

That looks nice! Neat that you were able to find the base, that can be tough. I did the same thing with a delta bandsaw I bought... It...

Might be worth giving the LeMay's car museum in Tacoma, Washington a call: https://maps.app.goo.gl/s5iGoBJVvtTQbyf29 If you want to...

It appears to be the same base material used in their other siding products - essentially a very dense OSB type material. It cuts nice...

Let go of a few things and life will get easier: 1) As mentioned a few times, start giving more mental value to time, space, enjoyment...

Looks like you've got some nice bits and pieces stored in there. I try to get myself in the mindset of 'is the space more useful than...

In the last five years we have lived at this house, the garage organization and fixing have not been a priority. I've continued to...

Everyone I know seems to usd the Barrinas off Amazon. Thyre cheap, and only one tube but you can link them and get more even lighting...

I am just finishing up my own two week sprint of cleaning the garage and it went through that whirlwind phase you're in now. But I'm...

That worked perfectly. Ordered the leveling feet from McMaster. Would prefer a dia smaller than 3” to keep the mill close to the...

The first 4 months of a weekend project are always the hardest for me