Recent content by Tallted

I also have a Rock Island that was mt grandpas. Its why I'm interested in vises actually. As a kid I used to love playing with it. Told my uncle that story recently and he told me he had the vise and gave it to me. Its in rough shape and needs to be restored. I picked up this one to use for...

Picked this up for myself today as an early fathers day gift. Tried searching here for some info but couldn't find anything other than it was made by Rock Island. Anyone have any info? I got it for 80, which I think is a decent deal based on what I read, but I was hoping fkr an amazing deal...

Thanks txusa03! Now that it's all together I am going to leave it. It feels incredibly strong. I don't think I could break it if I wanted to. Got some more storage today! The toolbox just looked so lonely :) Also got around to mounting my vise! It's my grandpas old vise. A Rock Island...

Just a small update: The workbench looked lonely so I bought a new toolbox. I have the HF 5 drawer cart, but wanted to expand. Its a Husky textured black 27". I read all about how great the HF is, but from what I could tell the Huskys seem similar in quality, and not the bright red. Plus...

Nice collection! I am recently into Jeeps. We got one as a family vehicle a few years ago. I enjoy working on it and have enjoyed going offroad a few times. Engine blew a headgasket and bought another WJ. Going to rebuild the old one and use it for fun :) Just did some reorganizing this...

Kpjeepin thanks for the encouragement! I like your setup, looks like there is a ton of stuff hidden away. Two questions: your handle: do you have a Jeep? And I also spotted a license frame for a 66 Mustang, do you have one? I plan on working on a WJ for family camping/wheeling with friends...

Should I be concerned about the strength of the bench? I have never done anything like this before (my dad was not handy, I'm self taught). Overall the frame seems far sturdier than I could need. I know it is stronger than anything they sell at hardware stores though :) Thanks for the feedback...

Honestly I hadn't planned on notching the center posts. It came out of necessity. Didnt realize it would be stronger.

That was the first time I have ever notched wood (dont really do woodworking projects) its not super clean but it came out pretty well once it was all together

Got some more time and braced the frame! I think its solid, and I probably don't need to do any more. Thoughts?

So I had a little time today in the garage, and got the remaining posts notched, and the braces cut and mitered. Didn't take any pics (not much to see really). So all thats left is to secure them, level the top, attach the worktop (the 2x4 base) the plywood worktop and the little backsplash I...

Thanks everyone! No it's not Romex (had to look it up). I had ab electrician do the outlets for me. I am comfortable changing out fixtures but not setting up new electrical. They're protected by a flexible metal tube I would have preferred that they were set into the wall, but this is fine.

Thanks for your support! I started my thread mostly for myself to keep track of my progress, and stay motivated. It helps to know someone else thinks what I'm doing is cool.

So today I upgraded my circular saw to a new Dewalt! I mostly have cheap junk tools and not many of those. My drill was the first really nice tool I bought, and it has been amazing. Now with this I am again blown away by how much more powerful and well built the tool is (when you spend the...

In that last picture I just threw a 10' 2x4 onto the end legs I got setup. Thats 7" longer than the final bench