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I have this one: Gerber 31-000345 E.A.B. Lite Pocket Knife, Fine Edge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RILCLY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I just went through all this a year ago. For a home shop, a "medium duty" torch setup like the Victor Journeyman is overkill. What you want is an "airline torch", which is a lightweight torch of the type that used to be used to weld aluminum airframes. These torches have the valves up ahead of...

DC welding power supply works if you can turn it down low enough.

Are you pulling the head? I pulled one of the heads on my 5.4 and left the exhaust manifold attached because this is such a *****. Just disconnect at the bottom. Depending on what you're doing you may be able to leave it attached, but even if you need to take the exhaust manifold off, you can do...

Hey guys, I took a welding class and got myself set up with an oxy fuel (mostly for mechanic work) and a MIG welder (Miller 211). I've been practicing and can make some decent beads. Now I'm ready to start making all the stuff I want to make. Starting with something like the Steveo bench...

This is a newer one that will automatically "tack back" the stitch. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BROTHER-DB2-B791-405-1-Needle-Reverse-Auto-Back-Tack-Industrial-Sewing-Machine-/111762497529?hash=item1a05905ff9:g:oqwAAOSwT6pV6JyH When she did the harness stuff, the requirement was that the webbing...

My mom was a professional seamstress and she had an industrial machine as part of her collection. Hers was a Comet. It replaced a Brother industrial. Both of those are good units. You can get used industrial sewing machines for under $2000. She actually did some similar work making climbing...

I got a pneumatic die grinder as a free tool with purchase of some other tool. I have enough compressor to run it. What the hell do I use it for? And with what wheels?

Re-reading this thread, I can't believe nobody (including me!) has mentioned an automatic wire stripper. It would be one of the very first tools I replaced if I lost everything. Get a good one. Mine is by Irwin and has been great. Jim

This doesn't work on all cars, but if it works on yours, it's the greatest thing in the world. Basically, instead of removing the plug and draining the oil out the bottom, you **** it out the dipstick tube into this can. The can has a pump on it so you pinch off the tube and pump to create a...

Oxy acetylene torch is a game changer, as others have said. Torque wrenches are a must have unless you're a hack. Impact swivel sockets and 3/8 impact gun of some kind. LED under hood light (can also use on interiors by opening both doors and clamping to the roof inside). A proper box with...

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Thank you! Thoughts?

Ok, it's not showing my Instagram photo. Any suggestions where I should host the photo? https://instagram.com/p/BHN-MjVBSTs/ The goddamn photo is cropped. Can someone tell me the best way to post a photo of my schematic? Thanks!

Fantastic thread, guys. I want to put my airline system in this weekend. I'm going to use copper because I know how to sweat solder it and I don't have a pipe threader. Can you take a quick look at this and give me some feedback? I have a used refrigerated drier that I want to put in the attic...