Recent content by SMLWinds

Once again, thanks to everyone who contributed. I always posts threads looking for the "best" which I fully realize is subjective. I always get a few sarcastic or critical folks who feel compelled to point out there isn't a "best" or call my post a troll, but have never failed to get the info I...

This is great information and so helpful--thanks to all! So, a few things... It seems most agree Baldor is a great grinder. It seems there are a few other good brands out there but Baldor is certainly a quality company as I thought. Can someone please explain to me exactly what the huge...

Ok....first of all, I realize "best" is subjective but I am intentionally soliciting your subjective opinions! I am in the market for a bench grinder. I want top of the line quality. I have researched it and quickly found that Baldor is widely considered king of bench grinders. My uses will be...

So I will be in the minority here, but I encourage you to look at a Sawstop if you can afford it (or the new Bosch that I hear has flesh sensing technology as well). If you can't, save up until you can afford it! I know....everyone is careful with the table saw. Truth be known, I am a hand...

Derosa-Thank you for that explanation! Tallpilot--I just wanted to thank you for your response. I appreciate everyone who added their opinion and learned a lot from many. Your response was exceptionally concise, logical, and informative. I am very appreciative of your insight and the links to...

Thanks for all the responses. Yes, I know this is somewhat of a basic topic and will generate as many opinions as Ford vs. Chevy but largely I have found the responses very informative and helpful--thanks! I must show my wrench ignorance a bit--can someone please tell me what exactly it means...

That is all good points. Thank you! I am about to go put a jack under it and see if I can get the pin back in. I honestly had not seen a Porta Power before--pretty impressive and useful tool there! Can someone tell me what brand would be the best to buy? Just looking at Amazon, they all look...

Guys-Those are great answers and much appreciated. I largely expected most of what was said but it was good to hear it. I certainly don't know everything by any stretch so value opinions. I do have this question--folks repeatedly asked "how often with you use it?" Is this because A) Lower end...

What is a good quality set for larger size wrenches?

So today a John Deere repair guy came to install some parts on my tractor and had Pittsburgh wrenches. He said they were just as good as any he had ever used. I came home and looked them up and see they are sold at Harbor Freight. I must admit, I am a bit biased against HF (perhaps unfairly?)...

Ok...I am totally ignorant on this one and looking for help. I have a D6N Caterpillar dozer. On the main arm, there is a 4 inch pin that locks the lift arms to the body of the dozer. That pin lost it's set screw/dowel and is now starting to back out. I need to press it back in. I can call and...

Guys-thanks for the responses and your thoughts. It is ok that some people differ in their approach...I am after opinions and recommendations here and then will make my decisions. In an effort to help you guys help me, I am going to explain a little more about me, my goals, and desires. I...

Jonny-I have come across them in my research, although I've never used one. Seems that they are high quality and not quite the price of the tool truck brands. Thanks for your valuable input!

Guys-I am getting more and more into restoring old automobiles and tractors and would like to do my own painting. I know very little about painting and plan to learn as I go. However, I want to only buy equipment once and never outgrow it. If I want a high quality, body shop caliber paint job...

I am in the market for a complete wrench set and am interested in hearing recommendations and opinions. In an effort to avoid some expected comments, I would like to open by saying I realize there is no one agreed upon "best" wrench. With that said, opinions are valuable. A little about me and...