Recent content by Nessism

Coal slag is large particle. It won't get into small rust pits. Try some finer aluminum oxide. Maybe as the last step. And if the part is small, soak it in phosphoric acid. Kleen Strip at Home Depot is cheap and works well.

Got home with the top box, and saw that the lid was dented on one corner. Took it back, but they didn't have any more. They offered a nice discount, so I accepted that and went home again. Stacked the top on the bottom and noticed that the entire thing was skewed, like a trapezoid. Back to...

Used my Inside Track Club membership to get 20% off on a US General 27" toolbox stack. I'm impressed with the quality. Got the bottom yesterday, and going to pick up the top today. The coupon says one purchase per day, but the HF worker said they can override that. Didn't know or would have...

What does one do with a through-tang cross-point screwdriver?

The heavy 10 is very highly regarded. It's not just a beginner's machine. Unless there is some hidden damage or heavy wear, you got a very nice deal. Someone painted it, so hopefully, they also put care into maintenance. The collets are nice, but I don't see a closer for the lathe. You...

A wood platform sounds like a good idea, along with some rubber isolation pads. I bought some pads off eBay, made from old tires. Very tough and durable.

The wind blows stuff in my garage also. In the afternoon, you can't use a blower because it just kicks the debris up in the air, and then it comes back in your face. A vacuum would work nice for my application too. Too bad Milwaukee doesn't have a stick vac. I see some cheapies on Amazon...

I have the 4" version, 391-5188, which came with my house. I recently cleaned it up, greased it, and sprayed it black. Been trying to rehome it for $65, but no love. All I get are $40 offers. Not all older vices are worth much.

I have one of those vices. Bought in 1995, at a DYI warehouse store in Ohio. It's been a very nice piece for me. Smooth rotation, both the base and the head, and very robust. Look at the thickness of the dynamic jaw. Unless there is a hidden casting flaw, that thing ain't breaking. I've...

I have a Milwaukee 2880-20 M18 FUEL grinder. Two of them, actually. The first one failed after minimal usage. I was in the middle of a job, so figuring it was just bad luck, I ordered another. Milwaukee has a fantastic return and repair system; they sent a Fedex 2 day label for free, and the...

Pick a battery ecosystem, and stay within. Personally, I'm on the Milwaukee train. Mind you, I also have Dewalt and Makita, but battery replacement issues sent me to Milwaukee. All the various tools are fine, keeping them that way is the difficulty.

I wouldn't be happy with a casting like this after paying $500 for a vice.

I think that Fireball looks awesome! I'd buy one if I didn't already have three other vices! We had tons of old vises where I used to work. At least 30 of them. Old Wiltons's, Morgans, Reeds, Altho's, etc. Looking at many of these, operating them, etc, honestly, most scream OLD hardware...

I have a Jet 6" that has served me quite well over the years. The price has risen, though, to $300 these days. That's a lot of coin for a smallish grinder, and no disrespect, especially for a 75-year-old. I'm 11 years younger, and when buying tools these days, I imagine them all going for...

You lost me here! And yes, I know what sarcasm is...