Recent content by rpmwwe

I need a little help determining which type of paint will play well with wood stain. I'm building a rack out of oak to hang on the pegboard at the back of my workbench. The rack will hold several gun cleaning bore brushes (basically, just several holes drilled into a piece of oak in which the...

I usually just get the tiny low-res cell phone photo of the item as it sits in a dark shed with all of the other shed junk laying on top of it or propped up against it. Does anyone know if those types of sellers bother to clear the junk and move the item outside if you drive 25-50 miles to come...

A circular saw is a must have tool. It is great for building dog houses, picnic tables, and decks but when you get into cabinets and furniture you will need machines that will get you more precise cuts. Put the table saw at the top of your list. I would suggest a contractor model or a cabinet...

I use a beater from a cake mixer mounted in my drill chuck to stir paint. Stainless steel measuring spoons and measuring cups have also come in useful when I mixed TSC tractor paint, thinner, and hardener for small painting jobs. The instructions said to mix one container of hardener with one...

I'm thinking about getting one of those little Harbor Freight tire changers. It would be used for changing ATV, gokart, and lawn tractor tires. Has anyone bought or used one and is it worth buying for the small tires? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=34552

I used the Rustoleum spray for plastic on a belt/pulley cover for a lathe and had exellent results.

Dan, you might want to try to find someone who has a portable saw and try theirs out before you downsize. You might be disappointed. I have both, portable style (with a folding mobile stand) and contractor style. Without a doubt, the contractor saw is superior. The portable saw wants to slide...

Check the MSC and the Grainger web sites. Both companies carry tons of pieces and parts stuff like that.

Don't post a listing for a several thousand dollar item unless there are photos to go with it!!! "Sorry, I don't have any photos because I don't have a camera." is not what I want to hear from someone when they expect me to show up with a couple of grand in my pocket to look at something that...

Anyone have or know someone who has a Greyhound small engine? I was told they are Honda clones but I want to get some real world opinions on them. I got a flier from Harbor Freight in the mail that had a coupon for a 6.5hp horizontal shaft model for $109.99 Here's a link to the engine at...

I believe using OSB inside the garage is a good choice as it is usually cheaper than paneling and it adds a lot more strength to the walls. Be sure to run your OSB panels lengthwise with your trusses when putting up the ceiling. My experience with that is there seems to be less noticable gaps...

I've used that HF gun with TSC paint and hardener for painting shop equipment and it works great.

I'm going to buy a portable mig welder (Hobart Handler 140) in the very near future and I'm going to need to get a helmet. I'm looking for opinions & info before I buy. I would like to keep the cost of the helmet under $100 if possible. Any suggestions on what to buy and things to watch out for...

Thanks for the link. I registered and posted the question there as well. There just isn't a whole lot of easy-to-find info available out there (...or I'm just not looking in the right places). I'm trying to get educated on the details, uses, and specs of the various equipment before I commit to...

I want to start acquiring some sheet metal fabrication equipment but I have absolutely no prior experience with using any of it. I've been poking around on ebay and craigslist and I see a lot of the older equipment (Pexto, Diacro, etc.) is available second hand and I've also been looking at new...