Recent content by rhtx

We all started exactly where you are, by all means keep at it. I could recommend the purchase of used SO tools, the price is a bit better, but do not limit yourself to one brand. After experience & use you will find a brand or style that fits your needs perfectly. The approach to collecting is...

Reach down & turn it off, hold the wood still until the blade comes to a stop. NEXT time, always keep a push stick handy, like on the rh side of the fence. NEVER cut through a big knot, that's just asking for a missile right between the eyes.

"Cheater" pipes.......

There are many replacement piano style hinges available, it may be best to take your old one along and match as best you can. You may consider replacing it with a more stout hinge and may have to purchase one & cut it to length. To "drill out" the spot welds, take a used drill bit approximately...

The cabinets I salvaged from a neighbor who was throwing them out. I built the base from 2 x 4, leveled, and screwed the cabinets together. 58 inches long 25 inches deep. The drawers space comes in very handy. Had enough room for my Proto/Snap-on stack, that is now organized. I can finally find...

That's going to be one heck of a bench !!! You stated you were using plywood for the top. Have you considered covering with stainless steel? I opted to go with galvanized due to the price. A good friend working in a sheet metal shop & had the edges broke & corners welded to give a 1 1/2 drop...

Buy a gallon or two of "Evaporust" http://www.evaporust.com/ Soak whatever you want shiny overnight, then go at it with a brass bristled brush a bit bigger than a tooth brush, repeat until the rust is gone. Polish with flitz metal polish. VOILA,,new hardware !!

I would drill out the spot welds holding the hinges on now, tig weld the existing holes closed, and spot weld replacement hinges back on. The paint you have now is not worth saving, I am guessing early to mid fifties vintage. By the looks of the close ups the existing hinge is not original...

I am guessing late 1920's early 1930's.

Never used a small one, have plenty of experience on the large job site boxes. Practically bullet proof. https://www.knaack.com/jobsite_storage_equipment/view_products.php?p_id=6