Recent content by shawhite

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    Do I Need a Chain Lever Hoist?

    Yes get a lever hoist and sell both the Wyeth Scott and cable hoist and get a proper Trifor hoist.
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    paint stripper

    I have used CRC gasket remover as well
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    paint stripper

    The EPA removed methylene chloride from paint strippers several years back so none are what they use to be. I have decent luck with citris strip or aircraft ultra paint stripper
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    Best Stripped Lug Nut Sockets?

    I’m going to put this right here
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    Modular socket organizers (Toolbox Widget and...)

    Snap-on/mechanic time save lock a socket rails. I cut all mine to size so no wasted space.
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    USA made Ratcheting Box Wrenches

    I guess it would depends on exactly what you are looking for 7/8 0 offset or 15 degree, reversible or non? If you are looking for a 0 offset 7/8 non reversible snap-on is your only option for made in USA as far as I’m aware. If you want 7/8 15 degree offset reversible. There is no made in the...
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    Sell me on the Epiq cart. (IT HAS ARRIVED)

    Have you looked at vidmar or Rousseau both you can customize to your liking and probably come in around the same price.
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    Block and tackle PLUS one?

    I agree with Renegade1Ll a winch is the way to go. But I am a little confused by your explanation. If you want to change the direction of pull to put you next to the tractor simply switch the blocks. You could also get an ascender/descender to pull the rope thru and it will hold it then you...
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    Bandsaw or Jigsaw: One v the other or pros/cons?

    Good catch I missed that
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    Bandsaw or Jigsaw: One v the other or pros/cons?

    They are two different tools meant for two different operations. Usually you would use the jigsaw to cut irregular shapes in wood, plastic and metals. Think circles and curves. Can be used for straight cuts also but generally there is usually a better tool to use for straight cuts. Bandsaw...
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    Come Along advise

    What capacity do you need? How long of a reach? What is your budget?
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    What tool is best to enlarge a rectangular cutout in my front door side light panel, which has steel on the outside?

    Wouldn’t it be cheaper and quicker just to replace the entire sidelite with one that fits your taste/needs
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    Rotating, swivel, vise

    A fortune in deed. About $2500 plus shipping for the 4in another $550 if you want the rotating base
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    Machinist squares

    PEC, IGaging on the cheap side. Starrett if you have money to burn.
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    Rotating, swivel, vise

    Best rotator vise is the Swindens then comes the Chas Parker
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