Rockwell Delta 31-350. This was my Dad's that I inherited 32 years ago! Other tools had taken its place and it has sat unused for years. Recently I decided to try it out and flipped on the switch. The coating on the wheels had deteriorated over time and flew off in pieces. That's when I did a...
In an earlier part of this thread some named Lowe's as a source for Mr Cool. Free shipping to the store and if you are a Vet 10% off. :)
I live near Portland, Oregon so still not convinced I need one as my shop only heats up on the very few days that are over 100 deg. A portable oil filled...
I restored my Dad's Delta/Milwaukee DP220 (Circa 1945) Drill Press. I inherited it in 1982 and finally got around to fixing it up. Replaced the bearings cleaned it up and repainted. Thanks to this forum for all the resources! (Bearings, knurled nuts, and new logo for the head.
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I just had a small order of about 280 Truelock HD arrive last week from Garage Flooring LLC. As many have said in other threads, the product is great. Even better is how Justin involved himself in my small purchase and did all he could to insure I was completely satisfied. I am very impressed.
I have 8 of them inside (As shop lights). 14' high around the inside perimeter of a 30'x48' building. 2 more are going outside soon. No problems whatsoever.
Regarding loading and unloading them. Harbor Freight will load them for you. To unload just tip it out, off the tail-gate. I did 3 this way, no big deal. I mounted them in a frame, so removed the wheels while it was on its back in the truckThe biggest problem is all the cardboard!
Nice to have a shop radio setup.
Now installing a sliding door from the pole barn storage area to the shop. Welded up a track as seen in the picture below. Still need to build a door and then automate it.