Recent content by Rich68

I have 11.5 ft ceilings, so "hanging" stuff can be a project in and of itself. I found that these: http://www.powers.com/product_07164.php once installed in strategic locations, can give a lot of options. Threaded rod and 2x4s can bring the hooks where you need them, and you can simply...

In a consumer-friendly state (one that makes the store eat typographical errors in printed advertising), you're gettin' it for $350. Note, unlike some of the other items on the same page, the word "sale price" does not precede the 699.98. Thus, in plain ol' English, it's 50% off $699.98, which...

These were quick, simple and cheap. 3 2x6s, some scrap 2x4 and a pair of 1x3s (behind the pegboard). The doors were pre-cut pieces of 2x2 1/2" MDF. I cut a saw kerf about 3/4" in from the back to hold the pegboard in place and hide the 1x3s that were lagged into the studs in the wall. The...

Very cool. I scored a similar Columbia vise for about $15 a few years back. . .A tool for a lifetime!

About a year in this new place, 24x36 3-bay garage. Just starting to set up. Usual toys, toward auto/tractor and woodworking as well.

My non-welding benchtop is 3/4" ply with roll-on DIY bedliner -- the Duplicolor stuff from Wally World. . .not indestructible, but for just a couple bucks more than the plywood itself, it's more dent resistant and spills wipe up really easily.