Recent content by rodeoclown

Thanks for all the suggestions. I don't have access to 220 right now but that may be a possibility down the road. I used to be a mechanic by trade. So most my projects are all car related. I have 2 old vehicles I'm re-doing both need floorpans replaced for example. Stuff like that will be...

Been researching some MIG welders for my shop and reading reviews however would like to get some real feedback from folks here. I have a few projects coming up and the mig will see medium use down the road. Been looking at a few different models the Klutch Model# MP140Si and the Lincoln...

I couldn't imagine being a young professional starting out in the automotive industry these days. I started out in my Grandfathers shop on the weekends during high school for extra cash. When I was 16 we drove down to SEARS and he bought me a complete 300 something (don't recall the exact...

HAHA I hear you! Finally got around to re-doing my sun visors to match the headliner I did a while ago.

From the little bit I've read on the matter. SBD sounds like that tool truck guy replacement who got into the business thinking $, but he doesn't know how to rebuild a ratchet and ends leaving the route 6 -8 months down the road.

Howdy from Central Texas! Wanted to take a minute and introduce myself. Finally got back home from overseas end of last year and starting all over. Setting up my new garage/shop and found out most the stuff that I left in storage with family while I was away all those years somehow magically...

Interesting. Go over to the SBD investor relations page. They got a new CEO in July 2022 who committed to adjust future profit margins to 35%+. They lay it all out in the 2022 Annual report stating as much they wan to reduce operational costs and give back to shareholders. Corporate newspeak...

Snap-On is a thing in Europe, however expensive example. Craftsman didn't need to be a global name from the get go while doing a reboot. They could've done enough marketing and sponsoring with drag/nascar teams here at home for example and move up from there. I reckon something didn't look right...

Looking for a 5" Shop King. Doesn't need to be restored but in working condition. Thanks.