Recent content by R W

Congratulations and thanks for sharing it.

Google: Texas Twister Tool. Going by the video I feel it would be great asset in many situations but could be a liability in others...

Have always believed these were top OA gear.

There was a video on UTube showing these,(lower control arm tool) they appeared to be a great idea.

[QUOTE) It is cheesy. It may work for little stuff, e.g. home use. And it's roughly 2/3 the overall height of my old one, and half the weight. Looking at the photo I would totally agree, appears far to light for a 20ton jack , looks more suited for a 10ton.

I still use a drill press similar to this (flat belt drive) to-day, they are a great machine.

Look out for one on Ebay.

Used a 3/4 drive socket set a lot back in the 1970s, found them to be OK.

Another option is a Cole Drill.

If using a normal twist drill (however its powered) stuff the 3/8" hole with rag first, covering it. Have been going to try a wooden plug in the hole but have not been confronted with this situation for some time.

A lot of stands that are for sale in auto parts shops, I would not even contemplate buying, they are constructed from material that is far to light and most times the base is to small, overall I consider them to be of inferior quality. I built my own, 10.5" x 10.5 base (1.5" x 3/16"...

Check Out. www.vsctools.com/ drill- sharpening- jig/ May have to use google to bring the drill bit sharpener up. Also try 978 UTube Twist Drill Sharpening Jig Product Demo

Regarding the second HM drill press mentioned in my original post, it utilizers a conventional diff and uses a straightened ring gear and starter pinion for the feed. It is not as refined as the one described in the PM magazine but would still work...

The November 1953 edition of Popular Mechanics features an article and plans regarding the construction of a pedestal drill press utilizing an auto differential, has anyone seen one of these. An article originating from the Lincoln Magazine "Stabilizer"...