Recent content by Red Duck

The shops i worked back in the 1980s did the same, and had a crankshaft exchange service for the popular engines of the day. I operated the AMC 1500 crank grinder back then and it was a nice machine to use.

I have acquired equipment over the years by trying not to be impatient, and trying to be ready when they do become available. The surface grinder is a recent purchase that i was actively looking for, but it took two years to find what I wanted at a fair price. On the other hand, the new 50 ton...

First post :) We have a 30 x 60ft shed that is full of tools, equipment, bikes and spare parts for bikes. We park our cars outside all year round. Friends tell me that I'm at "peak shed" in terms of the contents-to-space ratio . . . My background is automotive machining, and although i have...