Recent content by HarveyM

I just received a letter from Snap-on informing me Snap-on’s old(er) Canadian, UK, NZ & Australian online store's website (buy1.snapon.com) was hacked this March. Taken was customer’s full name & email address (no credit card info) . Some encrypted passwords were also taken. Also there was a...

For woodworking these are the ones you want: http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=42247&cat=1,180,42240,42247 No question.

I bought three of the early aluminum workmates for the cost of the current version in the original post. Much better quality. They make excellent tool stands. For cutting sheet goods a couple pieces of extruded styrofoam tossed on sawhorses does for me. The Workmate thread...

Two options to think about- 1. Contact Leeway Workshop for their aftermarket guard (I used one on another brand of tablesaw and liked it) http://thesharkguard.com/sharkjetxacta.php 2. One of the newer ideas is use GRR-RIPPER push blocks instead of a guard (I haven’t tried this). You still need...

I've had good results using 3M microfinishing films on plate glass. They're mylar backed abrasive sheets with an adhesive side. They come in 1000x, 2500x and 9000x. Slap them down on a flat plate, add a bit of mineral oil and sharpen away. For the casual user they're a good compromise- low...

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I’ve worked on my Vespa for the last nine years (20,000 miles). Because of the metal monocoque body there’s a lot of work in cramped spaces. As an amateur wrencher I don’t use power tools on the bike, but a 2 foot breaker bar comes in handy for a couple bolts in the transmission and rear...

This site is pretty good on the older ones: http://kirkhmb.smugmug.com/Woodworking/Workmate-Type-Study/5539701_TNtt7z#!i=1009291940&k=Spf8NSq Spreadsheet: https://www.box.com/shared/hchozbe4d7

Here's something new I saw on CMG (Canadian motorcycle guide) online : It's a miniature toolbox kit with 1/4-inch ratchet set, screwdrivers and wrenches!

For me headlamp; first the pretzl and now a zebra light. It's one less thing to misplace.

Looks like Ultimate Garage has them: http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/index.php?cPath=35_65_105 I've bought from Steve in the past & can recommend him.

Here's one solution by John Economaki, Bridge City Tool Works...

From one of the older threads:

The paint marking is probably due to cement leaching (efflorescence). If you're lucky some a water/vinegar might get rid of it. Enjoy the cabinets!

I’ll gently disagree that the quantity of cameras has improved over time. My Nikons and Leica rangefinders from the ‘70s & 80’s are still going strong, but I’ve had probably 4 or 5 different digital cameras in the past half dozen years. No denying that the digitals are far more convenient, tho.