Recent content by ToolFanGeoff

You shared that you are 6 foot 2 and want clearance to not hit your head when walking under. I am 6 foot and my son is 6 foot 4 (17 years old, and still growing). We wanted a taller lift that he could walk under. We ended up getting a Bend Pak 10APX. The 10APX lifts approximately 6 inches(?)...

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Did anyone share Swanstrom yet? The pair I bought have carbide inserts at the cutting edge. The ones I have are very sharp, and have lasted 3 or 4 years so far. The tool I have is M403C They are small, have a nice handle, and fit well in the hand. I have several pairs of Knipex, they are...

For micro drills, I have used Guhring - made in Germany.

For Christmas, my 16 Y.O. son got a 2 ½” lift kit front and rear for his 2023 Ram 1500 Hemi. He installed the kit (Icon out of Riverside, CA.) with just a little assistance from me. The kit had front and rear springs, front struts, rear shocks, and aluminum billet front upper control arms. The...

I also have an older Delta 6X48 belt and 12 inch disc sander. It has a 2 hp motor, 240 volt. It is a heavy duty great tool that I really enjoy using. A Garage Journal member shared a link to a business that got it from a school shop and re-sold it. Sorry I can't find the link... On a...

I have the Bambu P1S. It has been a great tool. Set up was very easy. The printer is fast and relatively easy to use - once you figure out the slicer aspect. Accuracy is nothing short of amazing. I have made 36" diameter rings by snaping (and gluing) together 8 segments. Less than 1/8"...

Old Wiz, I had the same issue - and could not find an adapter that matched. I took the old spark plug, broke the ceramic, and center electrode out. I brazed a fitting to the steel spark plug shell that adapted to hose if the compression tester. Worked great. It took less time to make the...

Guys, You have been exceptionally helpful! Thank you! Here is a Bend Pac lift that lifts 6 inches higher than a standard lift. The BendPac 10APX lifts to 79 inches. This is now the front runner! Thank you again. Geoff

To all that responded, Thank you! I am looking for a lift that can accommodate taller people. I did not want to limit the possibilities by saying it had to be ALI. Lots of lifts out there in the $2500 range. For the right / taller lift, I would consider up to $5000. Is there a metric lift...

I am looking for a two post car lift for my home workshop. The lift will be used on weekends by a hobbyist. The ceiling height of the shop is over 14 feet. These are things I would like to have: More than 72” lift travel height. My son is 15 years old and 6 foot 3 and still growing. Clear floor...

ToplessHO, I have bought the 3M Cubitron II on Amazon. The $30 box is for 10 belts. $3 per belt, not $30 each. Even at $3 each, they are still a little pricy, but they perform well for my use.

The best luck I have had for belts (1/2" X 18") are the 3M cubitron II. Most of the other belts I have tried separate at the seam too quickly. I like the 60 grit and 80 grit. I have 36 grit belts, but they seem a little too coarse for my applications.

Milkovich, I believe you are off by a factor of 10 by sharing your Chicago vernier calipers read to .0001". I "suspect" you mean .001" (one thousandths, not one tenth of a thousandth). jaymar (OP) If you a looking for a good quality measuring tool, I suggest Mitutoyo. Some of the smoothest...

DerekV, all, I am looking to increase run time - not change the voltage (thank you for the clarification). The look of the dual battery leaf blower, but keep 18 volts, batteries in parallel, not series. I will share that when my kids were little, I did put Milwaukee 18 volt 12.0 amp batteries...