Recent content by sensei_

Exactly! I have used large C clamps and even Channel locks to push pistons back in.

If so, that would explain why there is no manufacturer markings such as brand, or part numbers.

I do not have the table saw top to try. According to my dad he doesn't have the table saw to go with it.

Found this in my old man shed. He placed it in a box of saw guides but I believe this isn't related to carpentry. Looks automotive to me, I suspect it to be a brake pad spreader. There are no markings on said tool, hence no clues I could use.

sad but true. i had a friend who had his lock drilled out with a cordless drill. gone in less than 30 seconds.

+1 for bottle jack. and dont forget a nice slab of plywood so that your jack doesnt sink into soft sand.

thats great for your tool boxes, but what about sliding trays. i was thinking of wiring up an alarm to a switch similar to a door of a car, so once the trays are opened, the alarm will sound (ie. forced entry).

Anyway to increase security of those toolboxes? I have been thinking if it is possible to retrofit an old car alarm; complete with charging circuit and backup battery. Thinking back, most of us make our living with our tools and with each and every tool being added, I think a cylinder lock isnt...

to me thats a very good price. not sure what they retail in your side of the world, but here in oz, a set of channellocks are like $30-70. so $3 is at most 10% of retail

did well. im looking to get one of those for all my "flat" tools. right now im working out of a document filing cabinet.

if its too good to be true, it probably is.

amazon is very good when it comes to warranty. shoot them an email and they will help you out pronto. even for international customers they make it a breeze.

no point. everyone has their "value" on time and what they are selling.

good find... the breaker bar and ratchets alone would be worth the $300+ easily.

Interesting ideas around here... keen to see what others have done.