Recent content by Sweetcorn

Stressed aluminum micro fractures and many/most times you will find that even if you do everything right, you will be chasing cracks forever. Others will disagree but it is what it is.

Those are commodity endmills in standard lengths. They're Accupro on top of that. Its not worth the time and expense to resharpen and/or re-coat those. I absolutely agree with the buyer who said they are used. The cutting edges are chipped. I would initiate a refund to him. While they...

I have MIG welders set up with both, but I prefer the flex neck. At some point in time I will convert the others, just haven't done it yet. Flex TIG torches are my favorite and I even keep a brand new spare on hand, just in case. They offer some adaptability that can help you do quality work...

Cool, thanks for doing this! I'm in.

Use the craftsman ratchets you already have for this, then go buy yourself something nicer to use everywhere else.

I love industrial art. Do you have something already in mind to do with it?

The only thing I wish I did sooner was build the garage. But in that garage, my most appreciated things I did were the following: Over the top insulation & a thermostat Vidmar cabinets and other organizational/storage things Quite a few high quality hose reels and electric cord reels Excellent...

I'm firmly anti-plierwrench and I agree. But I see the OP already solved his problem.

Hey OP, did you ever get a mill? @pvanderlugt

Some of the justifications for people in favor of drill presses is comical at best. Not having the space, need, or knowledge for a mill = all pretty good reasons. Some of the others are just sad excuses for people trying to justify inferior equipment.

If someone is that retarded they get what they deserve.

It's a 3d print. Are you saying you want to make one out of welded 1/4 steel plates for added stability?

I like it! Love the B5100. I've got a B6100 I rebuilt/restored a couple years ago. There's a thread on it somewhere here. I would pay out the nose for a loader like yours. Haven't been able to find any at a reasonable price within a reasonable drive, though.

I've 3D printed a few of them for machines that needed one. Have all held up very well.

Nevermind...