Recent content by SprintCC

Just got a well used finger brake recently & the handle to lift/clamp the fingers was already cracked. It gave way tonight. I don't care about getting a correct one, I just want it to be functional, but I need to know what correct name (outside of broken) is for this kind of handle/lever is...

Quick generic LED strip light question (hopefully). I'm planning my lighting layout, going to be using LED utility lights, 4ft fixtures (don't know brand yet) My question is about determining fixture output - when I last looked at this (with florescent lights) you took the output of the tube...

Self admitted electrical noob, it scares the crud out of me. About the only thing I know for sure is it can ruin my day. It's my understanding that you can connect a tool that uses less amps to an outlet that provides more amps, it will only use what it needs. Connecting the other way around...

Finally getting a house with a garage & 220v! I had one 13 years ago, moved, never got 220 back until now (or soon). My compressor has been sitting since 2004, it's a Craftsman 60 Gal. upright oil-free model 919.165600 (or very close). Looks very similar to/same as: Before I fire it up...

There are some things that I'd like to do to my project car that require cutting/minor shaping of metal. I'm talking about cosmetic items, custom spacers, brackets, etc. Small items, *not *Rollbars, custom exhaust, etc. I would like to try these things myself but I am not in a position to do...

I have a chance of picking up Prentiss Bulldog 4" (looks like # 264) - it is missing the Jaw inserts. Are replacements available, or something that will work? Thanks! Chris Thomas

My garage is enclosed, but not finished yet. I'm hoping to finish it before this winter. The 1st step is fixing a leak at the Sill Plate. It's not the whole length of the sill plate, just about 3 feet. The interior is unfinished, no insulation, the exterior is Pennsylvania Field Stone...

Ok, so if I was to look for another to do some wire wheel work what kind of RPM/HP would you recommend? Thanks! Chris

I was given a Mont. Ward/Eclipse Bench Grinder years ago - never used it. Need to clean some rust off some parts, dug it out. My questions are: How safe is it? A 6 inch stone or wire wheel does bolt up securely. I'll need to rewire it at least to have a ground wire (not to mention the...

Looking to insulate my enclosed garage, about 1/2 joins the house, the other 1/2 is just open studs, Thermax foil faced "wallboard" (don't know the proper term) & stone or stucco. The Thermax is between the studs and the stone/stucco. My understanding is the foil facing on the Thermax (foil...

Planning my Detached Garage build, and have always planned on having running water. Someone asked me why, cause he's never had it. We discussed it and I started to wonder. Who has running water in their detached garage? Is it worth it in your opinion? Who doesn't have it? Do you wish you...

Getting ready to build mine now. I've been saying for quite a while now that "Someday I'll build my Garage". Her Name? Someday's. Short for "Someday's here". Chris II Blue Bell Pa

Mine isn't built yet (hopefully starting soon), but I've planned on calling it: "Someday's" short for "Some Day's Here". I've been planning this for 20+ years Chris II Blue Bell pa

Looks great! :bounce: I think you should put the Dead End sign back on the far wall. Hangin' it at the end of your castle is.... appropriate. Chris II Blue Bell Pa

I'd rethink the computer shop portion. Computers don't like 2 things: 1, Heat. DFW area has plenty of that. 2, Dust. Woodworking creates plenty of that. Mix those 2 together and you have a recipe for overheating and frying boards and components. Enjoy the garage! SprintCC Blue Bell Pa