Recent content by hotro1988

16 years as an aircraft mechanic specializing in hydraulics and pneumatic systems.

I just got my new one,http://www.harborfreight.com/13-drawer-red-industrial-quality-roller-cabinet-90320.html. I plan on addind some 3/4 MDF to the top so that I can mount a 5" vise. So far I am love being able to fit all my hand tools in it. My old tool chest is a three piece that craftsman...

4X6 band saw pass http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93762 works extremely well after you get a good blade for it. 14" cutoff saw Fail http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=44829 would not cut 1 3/4 steel bar that is why I now have the...

If you use stranded with standard screw connection receptacles, twist the wire in a counter clock-wise direction. The twist is less likely to come undone while doing this.

I would use nothing less than 8 gauge wire; the recptical you pictured is made to support 50 amps thus the NEMA 6-50. even using 8 gauge wire you will still be limited to classifying the recptical as welder use and the wire should be rated at 90 degree celcius (THHN, THWN). To comply with most...

11 of 17, I need to start looking at more of those older engines

Have you tried looking at a used building supply store? I purchased some 8' t-8 fixture from my local used building supply and got fixtures that would normally cost in the hundreds of dollars range for $20 each. You might also look for a habitat for humanity outlet, they also can have some very...

I usually get my burrs from these guys http://www.american-carbide.com