Recent content by therickster

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    New belt grinder, or how did i live with out this tool before lol

    Are you still happy with the belt grinder? Would you be willing to share some of the dimensions to that grinder
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    Are there any cheap exterior coatings that can make OSB look good?

    I used osb on the ceiling and walls in my barn I really like it! :thumbup:
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    2 post lift thoughts please!

    Love my bendpak lift
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    Bendpak XPR-9-LP vs. Direct Lift 9F

    There ya go! Nice and easy!
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    Bendpak XPR-9-LP vs. Direct Lift 9F

    I have the bendpak xpr10 I'm sure you would be happy with either one. How high is you ceiling ? Is direct lift include shipping with the cost?
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    Help Choosing the right lift

    I have the bendpak xpr10. It's been great! Which ever one you get you will Love having a lift.
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    Lathe or Mill Which one First

    That's my story also! I was quite picky and I wanted a lathe and mill at a fair price that were in nice condition.
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Look what followed me home! It's a 1985 Laguna FTV-1 It came out of an R&D shop in Pennsylvania I live in Mi So it was a road trip with little sleep.
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    The Machine Work Thread

    I've been wanting a vertical mill for a while now. I came across a Lagun FTV-1 It was in an R&D shop . It has a DRO ,vice and a few other parts. Its a 10 hr drive $1800 what do you guys know about Lagun. Thanks! Rick
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    1st BendPak - mixed feelings

    I order a bendpak xpr10 I live in Michigan. The day I was expecting the lift to arrive I called the shipper for a delivery time. Sorry it was left on the truck and headed to New york.:scared: Called New york with tracking number. Yes its here and its on its way back to Michigan!! Great now I...
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    Bendpak Paint Issues (Pictures)

    I would clean it all up real well prime it and rolled new red paint on it. Industrial type paint. It would bother me also but what do ya do?
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    Who's got lathes?

    The shop is in my pole barn 1/2" osb walls.I used 2x6 24"OC between the poles with 6" rolled insulation. The shop side is 17'x30' I'm in the process of finishing off the rest of the 30'x39' area. I was able to get a 2 post car hoist a few months ago. It sure beats laying on the ground. I...
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    Who's got lathes?

    My 1989 pbd 1336 jet lathe Craig's list purchase from older gentle mans shop. I still Would like to find a mill for my shop.
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    Best air compressor for home shop

    I've been using my Belaire 318 VN 5-HP 80 gal tank for 10 yrs now . They get around $1600 shipped to your door. It runs my sand blast cabinet and all my other tools also.
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