Recent content by RyanE

Thanks for the heads up on these. Very tempting! Unfortunately it looks like the metric range had several skips that I just can't ignore (18mm for example) so I think I might hold off on those. I also can't decide if I want the 3/8" drive or the 1/2" drive. The 3/8" would compliment my M12...

You can say that again! I guess they planned to leave the outside plywood and poly "forms" on your side permanently? At least you didnt have to pay for it! Enjoy Japan.

So did you ever see any evidence of an engineered design or is this just something the contractor is "winging"? I can't clearly see from the photos, but the "footer" doesnt seem much wider than the actual wall forms, so it won't be very effectual as an actual retaining wall. Looks more like a...

Long time lurker here, I've been following your thread for many years. This is such an important takeaway for many of us who enjoy the backcountry and live in mountain communities. The call/pull to enjoy it can be so strong at times. For me, it was watching the search for victims of an...

This is an interesting thread to follow along. Some good advice/information has been provided by many others, including some that I believe are engineers or in the relevant field. I too, practice professionally in this field, but not in your local area or country. That said, considering...

Yes it does. And the Makita track was much cheaper than the Milwaukee track when I bought my saw 2 years ago, so I bought both the 110" and 55" Makita tracks. There is a locking feature on the Milwaukee saw that secures it to the Milwaukee track for beveled cuts. The Makita track doesnt...

Not very well! I already had them in a drawer so it didn't cost anything to try the concept. They are too small and way under capacity. I like your example - and I bet that handle really helps. I'd like to avoid having a handle for space saving reasons but will have to see. I got an old...

I've been hoarding various scrap for years behind by shed with the idea (copied from here or somewhere else) to build a vise stand since I acquired this Parkinsons Samsonia Perfect 38A back in 2018. A big truck brake drum I found in a gravel pit that had been used as a firepit. An axle tube...

Awesome! I thought your former shop looked familiar in the first few photos. I can't recall if you had posted a build thread here or on advrider.com. But I recall you had an XR650 I think? I do as well. Such a great (albeit small) space you had created, especially the salvaged school gym...

Looks great! I too went down this path with an 044 last year. It was cosmetically challenged and the rear handle was cracked like they all are. So naturally I spent way too much and split the cases, all new bearings and then a new piston/rings. Should last me a long time now though. That...

Great build! I really like the SIP concept. With a 6 person crew, it looks like you could go from foundation/slab stage to lockup in a week or less. Amazing. I will be following.

Yep. Came here to say the same. I've used angle iron "splints" with hose clamps (or even electrical tape works) to square up all kinds of pipe/tube/round stock before tacking.

Yeah. I was all pumped to see this thread because I "need" a more complete set of angle wrenches and this looked like an amazing deal. Typed in my nearest dealer location and yup, well over $200 CAD for the smaller set. Uncle BF would be disappointed, it's no "sore **** deal" if you get my...

Coat it in Penetrol or Boiled Linseed Oil. The Penetrol dries faster (at least I think so) and seems to hold up fairly well. Discloser - I haven't used Penetrol on a workbench but I've used it on drill press tables and other tools/parts. I'm not sure where you can buy oil based Pentrol these...

Oh man. Fond memories of working on our family Aerostar as a kid. Not! Our 4.0 became a major oil leaker, valve covers and headgaskets. My dad replaced those one weekend, in chassis. I bet that was a fun job. I sure loved changing the oil and filter on that thing, oil poured all over the...