Recent content by Homespun91

I sincerely hope that television programming never becomes important enough to me that I actually give a **** about which device I use to watch it. :Sleep:

I like my Festool Systainers, and they are tough. They tend to be a bit larger than they need to be for the tool and assorted stuff, though. I looked at the Bosch stuff a couple of days ago. I didn't think the container quality was quite as good as Festool, but for the avg. hobbyist it...

Craftsman is reputed to be the second most recognized brand name in the United States. Without getting into all the drama about the recent "10 companies most likely to fail in 2011" report, it makes sense, as others have said, to continue the brand name as a separate entity...if in fact they...

5/8" drywall may be required on the ceiling to meet local fire codes as well. Given that you are planning to eventually use the upstairs, I would probably run 1x3 furring strips perpendicular to the joists/ties, and attach the drywall to them, especially if they are somewhat uneven. It's not...

From the appearance & paint I would guess it's of mid to late '90s vintage. (Edit: '97? Damn, I'm good. :D )I have a smaller Quincy of about the same age that has been a sweetheart over the years. I'd glance at the oil to see if anything's obviously amiss. Quincy still makes damn nice...

Re: Lithonia or NOT? (Home Depot v conflicting info & brands @ local elec. supply hou FWIW, I have the H.D. Lithonia units in my shop...used every day for 3+ years...no problems. Quiet and quick starting even in the cold. I have also used Cooper fixtures in several other applications with no...

The Walker jacks, and parts & service, were taken over by Lincoln in the late '80s/early '90s. The Lincoln brand has since been consolidated with Hein-Werner....which name is now owned by the Shinn Fu corporation. http://www.shinnfuamerica.com/ That being said, the Hein-Werner jacks are...

Welcome from Chillicothe. :)

Welcome from Chillicothe. :)

Re: Picked Up a Vintage Cornwell "Mechanics' Chest", Like I needed more tool boxes... I think this qualifies you for a "You double ****." :D

#1: Drill bits. Tape measure. Needlenose pliers. My g**damn work pencils. Every stinkin' one. I spotted one in my wife's possession...vengeance will be mine. Oh yes. :D

Truthfully...I have a cheap HF one that's lasted for years...replaced an IR which died after 3-4 years at most. I think I paid $9.99 for the HF one on a weekend when I was desperate, and haven't killed it yet....though I try. :)

The link isn't working...? Big shops are nice, but a well-organized small shop will do better than a big messy one. If you have to, sacrifice some square footage in favor of quality of construction (like GOOD lighting, insulation, plenty of outlets, etc.)....and give some serious thought first...

The jumper wire may or may not do the trick. Some of the GDO boards are very sensitive to circuit resistance and won't allow you to do much...for example, consumer Stanley GDOs originally would not even allow you to shorten the wire, even with proper splices (the "eyes" were hard-wired with the...

Tasty...I'd love to have IH branded boxes. Unfortunately my grandfather had his IH stuff and cabinets stolen out of his shed years ago...about 30 years worth of IH tool accumulation. I did end up with his 1010, though. Only 55,000 miles, but pretty much needs a complete restore...other...