Recent content by jh_m5

Just figured ide update my post, the drain cap on my blitz pan cracked today after about 5 oil changes. Time to look into a better option

Are the thumb drivers 3/8" ?

Great info, thank you

What did you use for your workbench top? Looks nice!

I remember watching a show, might have been on discovery. Some women build her entire home out of these containers. The whole thing was finished nicely with a standard roof. One could never tell from the exterior.

Good point :) Hobbyist, Some metal work for making brackets and general automotive use. Also wood working. something i found. http://www.toolcrib.com/blog/2008/12/02/best-14-bandsaws-grizzly-vs-rikon-vs-powermatic-vs-laguna-and-more/ could those 14" saws handle metal work?

Any other recommendations? I am also looking for a band saw.

I also use the craftsman alum racing jack. On my third one. The first one developed a bad leak after about 1.5 years of frequent use, the second one the alum actually broke when a chassis fell on it. Both were replaced for free by at my local sears.

I have owned that griots set for about a year or so now. All grade 8 hardware. VERY useful assortment of goodies inside. Tons of metric and standard hardware, lots of cool C clips, cotter pins, ect ect. So much time saved in trips to the hardware store.

I like your storage solutions. Very clean and simple

Do you have a photo comparing the size to a standard size wrench?

Mine has been delayed 2 weeks for delivery. Maybe they are working out these minor issues?

Thank you for the reply's. I have some good news to report. I contacted Blitz VIA their web form. VERY fast response, a new pan is in the mail to my home. Even after I threw out the receipt and pan. So far they are making up for the leaky pan. :)

Hello All, I am in need of an oil drain pan, I have used a bucket for too long, its just too messy for me. I purchased a Blitz 10qt drain pain at a local store. First time the new pan leaked from both openings, very annoying. I really would like a pan i can close up and take the oil, cleanly, to...

I actually called as soon as it hit 8am PST. Got right through, no issues. :bounce: