Recent content by tslater1989

So, long time no post for me here. Been off in my own little world. Anywho. My parents, the thrifty type, picked up a diamond in the rough. Craftsman 05197 date code of 6 58. It's not in stellar shape, the swivel was seized, but it moved the jaws with some effort. First thing I did was do a...

Just to clarify, I do powersports and small engines. Atv's, SXS, lawn mowers, snow blowers, go karts. Just about anything really. Sent from my SM-N975U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Looking for a good deal on a motorcycle/ atv lift, or even a 2 post car lift I can put a platform on. Trying to start a business out of my barn, working on the floor is getting old fast! I'm in the central michigan area. Thanks! Sent from my SM-N975U using The Garage Journal mobile app

I was taught years ago. If you dont have the information you need. Line it up with the steering wheel at the posts. This is a basic rule of thumb for fwd cars and trucks/suvs. Keep in mind if you are lifting a 1 ton diesel crew cab dually, your milage may vary. Another thing to factor in is...

Ive actually had very good experience with Pittsburgh tools. The 1/2 inch extendable rachet is honestly one of my favorites. I broke the selector off it. When I walked in the store with it, no questions asked, they replaced it. Now they still sell some junk stuff. But consumables like flap...

I have 2 IR titanium guns. Both have been through hell. Broke one so far. But had it fixed pretty quick as parts are available online. The part that broke was metal. Composite is holding up just fine. Keep in mind these are used in an industrial application. I change out tooling for injection...

Had my pole barn for over two years. Still need 26 sheets of osb to finish it. Time and money are the constraints for me. Thats my spring project....well hopefully. Dont fret over not having it perfect, as long as its functional. The other advice I can give. For a while, I did 8ft sections at a...

I don't know if they do it anymore. But snap on and a few others offered a 1 time 50% off equipment for welders in school. Just FYI

The tariffs play a very small roll in all this. The timing is not good. Nobody has stopped to think about the billions in natural disasters we have had in the U.S. this year. Everytime a hurricane wipes out home, that needs to be boarded up. OSB skyrockets. Whenever homes need to be rebuilt...

While I can agree, some came off as condescending. I hope you know a vast majority of us were trying to provide constructive criticism. I'm glad you didn't leave GJ for good. I hope this experience hasn't ruined the forum for you.

Alright, fair enough. I get it from my great grandpa(farmer) and my grandmother(Just in case hoarder). I can hear them both telling me to keep things I swear... lol I did have a thought to use it to store my micrometers and scantool. In the trash it will go. Now to resist until friday morning.

I love mine. I bought the side tray for it, not the strongest thing, but it does the job fine. If I really need to hammer on something or vise it up, I just go to the actual worktables set up. If he wants to keep it cheap, auctions and yard sales, pay attention for a plastic cart like this......

I'm hooked.:bounce:

not bad, but for $170 you can buy a HF US General 5 drawer box, holds plenty of tools. load it up with cheap, secondhand or new store brand tools. I.E. HF, Tekton, Stanley. just my thoughts on it. I have that box at work, rolls around a 40,000 sq foot facility every day for the last 4 years.

My mom was tossing this out. So I decided I would take it and maybe repurpose it. Its not particularly valuable, silverware box from the 50s-60s. The outside is in good shape. Original siler is long gone. Just had a couple pieces my mom needed to complete hers. So my question is, what would you...