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I needed two approx. 8 inch disks- thickness not important (1/4 to 3/8 thick would have worked perfectly). I went on ebay and there were lots of fab shops selling all sorts of sizes for cheap. One had a job where they had to laser cut 8inch holes in 5/16 plate for whatever they were making and...

my hardware store has a drawer full of different strain reliefs, in the nut/bolt section by the rubber stoppers. If not, any tool repair place will have em

I am at the Restore yesterday making my weekly run, checking the bin of sockets for any new additions besides the usual imported ****. Sometimes I find a handful of snapon for 25 cents a piece but not this week. Next to me is a guy looking at the shelf full of power tools. I see him pick up a...

I could see myself plowing into the back wall with a floor like that!

selling it because it is "too big for his shop" I see an easy fix that only involves a few bolts

I could see the pot metal that passes as cast iron easily leading to tragedy. Thanks for sharing. Anyone have any concerns about plastic car ramps?

I was just thinking we all know even the best tools can be dangerous when wore out or used improperly. We also know that cheap tools from Harbor Freight, Princess Auto, and the like may not get the job done as efficiently or as effectively as the best tools. I was just wondering if you all...

In college I worked at a marina with the pumpout machine plumbed through the docks. I used to walk around with the hose and pumpout everyone's dinghy after a good rain. Keep that in mind next time you are doing service on a boat at a marina that is equipped with a similar system.

For $200 you can get a nice used air cleaner that hangs from the ceiling. I got a nice, like new Delta for $150 if I recall that included an extra main filter. New they are about $350-400 for the jet, ridgid, steele city, and probably others. Menards has new ones for under 200, but the CFMs...

Thanks for the replies. I'll save my money for something else. I do have a perhaps hair-brained idea for cooling the air between the compressor and the filter though. The compressor sits next to the utility sink in the basement. For times when I am sanding, sandblasting, or painting, What...

I considered oilers, but was concerned about contamination in the lines if I paint. Plus adding a drop of lube to the tool every so often takes seconds. I see your point though, a guy could have an oiler at the drop with a dedicated paint hose and give his tools a steady supply of oil rather...

Hey Guys, I am installing the Rapidair 3/4" maxline kit to run new airlines and drops through the shop and have been pondering one thing- I have a regulator/filter combo that in the past has worked satisfactory at best in removing moisture from the air. I am not about run iron pipe or spend...

all you need is a 2x4

Back in- when you are running late for work and finally open the garage door only to find 6 inches of fresh show on your uphill driveway, you'll know why.

I do not recall claiming they sent this particular email- but they are very public for their support of their military employees, just check their website:beer: