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I was thinking it is galvanized because it didn't look painted and it wasn't rusty - so jumped to that conclusion. Maybe is non-shiny zinc coated.

Hi Folks: In the photo I have attached is a vintage tool tote. I am curious if anyone can say what the galvanized edge trim is? Is it a commercial product to beef up wood box edges? I have seen it on wood soda and milk crates as well. Could be this tote is a repurposed DIY. Any thoughts to help...

I love the flexibility of a Stanley No. 700 corner clamp vise. Found and bought decent one on eBay that needed some TLC. I cleaned it up and got most of the rust off it. I am going to paint it a light metallic turquoise and highlight the maker's mark in red paint. Today in the garage I cut out...

I went to the 25 gallon supply because we have had a couple of storms in the last 10 years where power outages were widespread due to significant damage to the power grids and if gas stations were open there were hours long lines. Most of the time yes it is just a couple of hours of power...

I also see that marine suppliers have a pump like someone mentioned in comments that goes on any size fuel tank and with 4 AA batteries pumps 3 GPM? Comments are good and the price is around $55. 35" output hose with a nozzle and auto shutoff. TeraPump is the manufacturer in South Korea...

Thank you all for your comments. You have given me some good things to think about and I greatly appreciate it. Heck I may just be smarter to spend money on a good hydraulic elevating assembly table on wheels that will support my 5 gallon fuel tanks at a proper level. I see Harbor Freight has a...

Hi Folks: I wanted to bounce an idea off you all. I keep 25 gallons of gasoline at home to run a generator during power failures and have enough for about two days use. As you all know there are some logistical details needed such as keeping fresh fuel, fuel transfer and safe and efficient fuel...

Thanks onewheat garbage can was my suggestion exactly.

Ahh yes kelpaso1 I see what you are saying and found some images of the chain drive and I agree. Thanks for the input. Mike Love

Hi Folks: I moderate one of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America Chapter forums on Facebook and had someone acquire a whole bunch of old motorcycle parts that I was able to help her identify and attach approximate prices to. Now she has come up with a part that I cannot identify. It looks...

Yep you **** big time. Nice score.

Good idea on the use of a computer power supply. What are some other uses for a computer power supply?

I have a mini iPad that I use with a bluetooth speaker. Internet radio has pretty much unlimited scope of music. I usually listen to Pandora, but also play WFMU's Sunday show Teenage Wasteland with Bill Kelly. Also play Little Steven's Underground Garage and a show out of New Zealand called...

Hi Folks - If you are looking to buy a roll up tool pack for your motorcycle or possibly the motorsport vehicles consider one of the Cruz Tool packs. I have the Road Tech H3 that fits in my small pack that hangs from the front forks under the head lamp. I have used it a could of times not only...

Put a new gasket on the front rocker box for a 77 Sportster. Fixing a bunch of messes on this recent purchase. After assembly - I could not get the pushrod reinserted into the adjuster. So I wondered, did I somehow catch the rocker arm in the exhaust valve sprig as I was putting the rocker cover...