Recent content by zimm17

Yeah that big old Reed is too big. The Grizzly looks like it'll work and the price is right too. https://www.grizzly.com/products/grizzly-4-drop-forged-fixed-base-bench-vise/t33990 So you can see what I'll mount it on - this stand has quick change base plates- one of which will be the light...

Nope! Also just measured my vice plate- it's more like 6 1/4 x 6 1/4, not 8". So maybe it's standard for vices? I just looked in my garage and I have a 5" wilton on my work bench. So it doesn't need to be that big and I don't need pipe jaws either. Nor a flat anvil area on the back, although...

I was about to buy the Wilton Junior, but read the amazon reviews about how terrible the swivel feature is. 2 bolts and ride in curved slots, lots of play. Hmmm.... Maybe I need to keep researching.

I have a small work bench for working on guns and reloading ammunition. The quick change mount I use for reloading presses has a plate for a vice with an 8x8" bolt pattern. I'm looking for a lightweight vice to bolt on there. I don't need pipe jaws or anything heavy duty. I have one of those in...

I have a 12x20 shed with 4 windows. I have a 9500 watt generator in case a hurricane knocks out power. It's set up to run inside the shed with a through wall exhaust. However if I run it, it creates a lot of heat and likely not enough fresh air. Sometimes the carbon monoxide safety feature...

Well those husky cabinets have some terrible reviews. I think I may just move to open shelves. Simpler and heavier duty. 30x15 should just fit. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gladiator-4-Tier-Steel-Garage-Storage-Shelving-Unit-with-EZ-Connect-30-in-W-x-60-in-H-x-15-in-D-GARC304RGG/303035154

Husky looks good and free pick up as mentioned. The tall cabinet is 30.5" wide and I think I can just make that work if I shuffle some stuff around.

I'm not too keen on industrial yellow and don't really need flame proofing. I like this one, but buying direct from Uline plus truck freight will likely be very expensive. https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/H-6317BL/Storage-Cabinets/Slim-Storage-Cabinet-24-x-18-x-66-Unassembled-Black

I have a plastic Sterlite locker with shelves that is packed full of various paint and chemical spray cans. But the shelves are sagging severely. https://www.sterilite.com/product-page.html?product=01423V01&mid=469 I'm looking for basically the same thing but made out of metal. Where would I...

I could totally make a pad with timbers and fill with blue stone. That's a good idea. I can see that grass is bad. The top leaks a bit, but with a cover on it, it should be fine. They even make "cockpit" covers that just cover the roof and windows to keep the water out, but the paint would be...

Yikes, I didn't think about mice. Lean to or any structure is a no go with the HOA. But parking next to the house is okay- my neighbor has a '70 C10 with a cover on it in his side driveway full time. But I can't pave that section with the electric and fiber going under the ground there (at least...

I'm looking to free up some much needed space in the garage and thinking about booting my Jeep Wrangler to the side yard with a cover on it (the roof leaks in rain). Thoughts on how to deal with parking long term in the grass? I was thinking concrete pavers under the tires, or making a vehicle...

Again, I won't be in the shed with it running. I'd rather have it out of the weather and avoid getting it stolen if it's sitting next to the house and running while the whole neighborhood is without power. Lots of envious people when the grid is down. Eventually I'll look at direct burial...

I have a 16x20 wood framed shed with concrete Hardie board siding. I have a 9000 watt generator and the exhaust is pointing right out the back. I know everyone says never run a generator inside. However nobody will be in the space if I run it. I have 4 windows that I can open, the front door...

Good idea. I looked and sure enough I have a carriage bolt in each hinge.