Recent content by TapperMan

If I recall correctly, Zoro.

Yep, I need to move it every so often and didn't want to scratch up the finish on the cement since it's outside and exposed to the elements.

I ripped about 1/4" off the top edges, glued them up with biscuits and threaded rod. It's pretty heavy.

I made mine out of laminated PT 2x4s and a steel base.

For the US folks, there's these... http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/22-15920 for $6.99 plus shipping at MCM Electronics.

I recently bought a bare-tool Bosch mini circular saws from Toolstop in the UK. It arrived in under a week. Their prices were pretty good, but be prepared for sticker shock when calculating shipping.

I picked up a reconditioned PS-20 a while back and really like it. It's a lot lighter and smaller than the 18 volt ones. I use it at work mainly for putting brackets on networking equipment and then racking them. For this type of light-weight assembly work, the battery lasts a long time.

Paid.

This is on clearance for $8.99... http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/6-pc-speed-chuck-inspection-kit?a=1792100 It appears to be the same kit that's for sale at Grainger for $63.10...

This is a 1959 Baldor that I bought from a university surplus shop. The switch on the base looks similar.

I've done 3 or 4 bench tops this way so far. Here's the last one, an outdoor bench made with pressure-treated 2x4s...

Does this take into account the Chinese New Year? From my limited experience, everything shuts down in China for about 10 days during the New Year festivities, which begin on February 19th this year.

I'm in.

A punch holder - no more smashed thumbs.

Yes, you should leave the plugs in if you are using it with an electric motor and pressure switch. If you want to see what's under those plugs, I made a thread about disassembling the valves when I was getting my used pump running... http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=207510.