Recent content by MushCreek

When I built our kitchen cabinets, I used the Kreg system and Titebond glue to assemble everything. It went very well, and the cabinets are very strong. I have 33 drawers in my kitchen, so I needed an efficient system. If you're not familiar, the Kreg set-up is a drilling fixture and special...

I have a Wilton machinist vise, and although it isn't a true bullet, it has a precise feel to it. When you put something in the jaws, you just snug it up and it will hold. I have a beater Craftsman that just seems sloppy and clunky. I also have a 200 lb. American Scale vise that's just too darn...

Most of my stuff is on wheels- bandsaw, table saw, miter saw, horizontal steel cutting bandsaw, welder, planer, and belt sander. The only things that don't roll are the metal lathe and the milling machine. If the weather is decent, I like rolling the wood working machines outside to keep the...

My Lincoln Viking came with a drawstring bag, but it's a funky shape that doesn't make much sense. Maybe it was made out of an old T-shirt?

Make sure that whatever lube the headstock uses is the right amount. Some lathes run in an oil bath, and you want to be sure it's still in there.

I'm thinking somewhere in the engine, since I don't see coolant on the ground. I'm not pulling the heads or intake manifold- the truck isn't worth it.

I just put a pressure gauge where the overflow hose goes and put 15 psi on the system. Found three leaks right away. Fixed them all, and it's still leaking coolant somewhere.

It must be way oversized, then. Most minis are capable at running at very low levels based on the load. We have a 9K in our bedroom which is way overkill, but it was the smallest we could get. It barely turns over once the room is cool, and it dehumidifies just fine.

Around here, big lathes often go cheaper than small ones. The downside of a big old lathe is having room for it, being able to get it home, and usually very low spindle speeds. I have an 11" Summit that is built like a tank. It's OK, but parts are unavailable, and it has an oddball spindle...

Early in my career as a machinist (1970's) there were still a lot of machines around with similar tags.

Thanks. They're asking $50, but I'm not really a vise collector.

Saw this for sale on FB. I can't quite make out the lettering- might be a patent date? Any idea of its purpose and manufacturer?

Considering how much they charge to install a mini split, my tools more than paid for themselves on the first one I did. I have everything but recycling equipment.

The good thing about my upper wall panels is that they are screwed in place, so I could take one down and work on it comfortably instead of 10' in the air.

Hmmm- The upper 4' of my shop is blank white hardboard. Lots of 'canvas' to work with! Too bad I have no artistic ability.