Recent content by thom1968

Would the flexible braided water heater hoses from the big box work? Pipe threads at each end. Thom

When I was 22 or so, still in the Navy, I had an urgent need to repair our '70 Toyota. I went to the PX and bought a set of regular and deep SK metric sockets and the swivel head ratchet. I also bought a set of SK metric combination wrenches. I still have most of the sockets and wrenches. The...

Thanks, I had been wondering about this tool. Prolly have to buy one http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

Yes but you're probably working over your head and left-handed so lefty-loosey becomes lefty-drilly or something like that. And it's not the weirdest. Sorry for the poor quality pics.

Exactly. It's a corner brace. Lots of them were made and used. There is an amazing variety of specialty hand tools.

I bought one of these at a WW show several years ago and use it occasionally. It works pretty good but I wouldn't use it for a cord over 50', lots of turns to wind it up and the two yellow sides add friction.

Even better! Thanks!

Rockler safety switch is on sale http://www.rockler.com/safety-power-tool-switch 29.99 In case you are wondering the switch is double pole internally rated at 18A 125 volts and 10A 250 volts. I couldn't find a UL marking anywhere but reviews have been favorable on Rockler's website. The paddle...

Woops. found it. Triton PTH (Press To Heat) about $250 plus shipping. Mine is from 1967 cost $25 and $1.25 to ship.

I was rebuilding my Ridgid 14.4 battery pack with an 18 volt pack from HF (jury still out). I cut away three cells and needed to solder a jumper wire between 2 cells. I had a devil of time soldering wires to the metal connectors which were spot welded to the batteries. I got it done but then...

My FIL left me several of various sizes. The ones he had multiples of were worn on one edge only, He was an old-school printer. I can well imagine he used them for tapping printing press parts into place where he could only strike from one direction. Another advantage is that when the face gets...

bandsaw-tire-warehouse an ebay seller provided great customer service. Two tires for my delta 14" for 39.39 with free shipping. I managed to wreck one tire (entirely my fault) and they immediately shipped another at a discounted rate. If you can't figure out which tires you need, just email them...

Ditto. Seems to me since rust is oxidation, the more pressure, the more oxygen available, the faster the rust builds up....

I agree. Hand forging will occasionally show up like this. Since the problem is not on the cutting edge, I would use it as a small slick/cleanup chisel. I would grind a small divot on the separated part so it won't catch chips as they climb the bevel.

Good for you! Start with what works and move up as space, power and noise restrictions ease.