Recent content by johnny5c

The one thing I regret not installing is wiring for audio, if I could go back I would definitely do 6-8 in-ceiling or in-wall speakers.

I have a ESAB 186i and it's a great little machine that meets all of your requirements. The other one I was considering was the Miller Diversion 180 but ended up going with the 186i because it was about $300 cheaper but has a higher output and pulse control.

I went with the 1/4" because I thought it be better for tight spaces like rear manifolds and under dashboards.

I've been airbrushing for over 20 years, started doing t-shirts in high school and still do some automotive stuff for friends and family. I use mainly Iwata for automotive/motorcycle stuff and Paasche and Badger for most everything else. A few years ago I picked up a couple of these Peaks and...

My father built a wash/sanding/paint bay in his new 60x40. It's framed with green treated 2x4's on a 2' block base. Walls are gloss white FRP bathroom panels and they're great because they're easy to clean plus they really reflect light.

+1 on the SPK9, really hard to find a more complete set.

I usually see the AC only model for around $200 so jump on it.

I have a couple in my ATV/snowmobile toolkit and they do come in really handy. The Quadboxes and Gearboxes are IMO some of the best designed wrenches out there.

Gearwrench is another good option, http://www.tooltopia.com/gearwrench-80554.aspx

I have a Dewalt dry cut and a Jet band saw and personally if I had to pick between the two it be the band saw. I work with a lot of structural steel and find the vise on a band saw much more versatile and easier to setup for odd shaped pieces. Also I can buy about 6 band saw blades for the...

My father built one that seems to work really good, basically a 5 sided plywood box with peg board compartments on the back and bottom that the dust collector from his blast cabinet connects to. He has threaded rod running across to top so it's easy to hang and ground parts.

Instead of the filter setup try using a Shopvac.

I've been using a 211 for a while now and overall I'm very impressed with it.

+1 on the Millermatic 211. I have a MM250 in my shop and needed something portable so went with the 211. The infinite controls make it great for auto body sheet metal plus will still do 3/8" on a single pass.

If the leads are in good shape it's well worth it. I had one in the late 80's and IMO it's one of the best welders ever made. Most used ones around here go for $500-$1000.