Recent content by Lennyzx11

I built an odd fire up for my jeepster commando. Cam, bored, Hei, and fuel injection homebuilt. It was a project that involved a lot of thinking and modification. I enjoyed it. Mated it to a Ford T18 4speed with a 7to1 low and dumped into a Dana 20 transfer case from an international Scout. Then...

Just following up on this. I did buy a 360 degree 3D laser. It does do perfect plumb points at the crosses as the answers have said. I checked it with my plumb point laser and a plumb Bob and it’s dead on. More to play with but it seems like this will truly do all in one. I’ll keep my trusty...

I remember reading some stuff long ago that gauges should be chosen to have their normal operating level at around 60% of the max limit. This works the gauge in the midrange most of the time to keep from sticking but not putting unneeded strain on the internals to cause them to weaken by...

Will a 3 plane laser level transfer a plumb point from floor to ceiling where the X crosses at the two vertical lines? It seems like it would but can’t find any reference that says yes it would. They sell them with plumb points OR 3 plane but I don’t see any that will do both. I have a...

Based on my 24x24 2 story. Vermont -5 to 10 degrees outside. I’d look for a mobile home wall heater that vents outside. Around 80-100k. 1st year no insulation and 1st floor only I used a propane mr heater torpedo. 38000 btu. It struggled and ate propane bottles. And was loud. Then a 80-100k...

Or use the other wire to do something like switch a light or radio to let you know the pump is turned On or off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1. Pull a dumpster in or a trailer near the door. 2. Walk through and throw away stuff you know you’re not going to ever mess with. 3. Start at the back or one side/corner and move EVERYTHING out of that space. Just pile it somewhere. Say a 10x10 area or so. 4. Get a vision in your head of what...

One disadvantage of propane that in unvented like this is condensation inside an enclosed area. I know the OP was told about cracking the door. Not good enough. Propane releases water vapor pound for pound and carbon dioxide when burned. Another way is 4 cubic ft of water vapor is released for...

I’ve had a Stabila for 10 years bought off Craigslist. They are easy to check for accuracy at time of sale so calibration isn’t necessary before sale. I’d like to upgrade but no reason to. It works fine. Though a red line model and can’t see it in bright sunlight, using a detector at the far...

I love mine also with similar use as yours it appears. First time I’ve heard that saying “**** at a worm farm” Mine usually looks like “thrown up spaghetti “ when the mig, plasma cutter, grinder, drills, etc are all on deck in the middle of a project! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Electrical conduit for a rail. Shower curtain hooks from dollar store. Drop cloths from harbor freight. Has worked good for me to save wood stove heat here in Vermont between downstairs and upstairs shop. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got one for my garage and it fills a 24x24 space nicely. I think it was 20 bucks at a garage sale. Before that (and still use it outside) is a Milwaukee charging radio with Bluetooth I kept plugged in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It’s a lot better if you can find someone to show you the first bits. They can tell you what you may be doing wrong immediately rather than you struggling. I took night college courses but you could Offer a guy at a welding / fabrication place 100 bucks or a six pack if he can help you get set...

Here’s mine. I want to eventually build on to this side with an extension so I built an inside stair inside my 24x24. I didn’t want to lose floor space both above and below as my woodworking and storage stuff is upstairs and mechanic and welding stuff is downstairs. Mostly. I found a set of...

Re: Recommendation for Older Floor Standing Drill Press? I have a Jet like you describe. It’s at least 30 years old but not in the “antique” era. A lot of them were made by same company and rebadged to such and such company back then. It’s been a good one. Used for metal or wood fairly...