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I just pulled the trigger on a Centipede 2' x 4' and the table top (MDF). I want to seal the top and have been searching for oil based polyurethanes (exterior) but haven't found one that says it's ok to thin. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance......

Previously, I had sprayed the pick-n-pluck foam in my Apache cases with PlastiDip. It looked really good but it eventually failed after several years of use. This particular case required some rearranging and repair of the foam. After gluing in pieces of the foam, I used Flex Seal instead of the...

I recently did some minor mods to my Viair 88p compressor. New gauge, swapped out the hose for a 25' Flexzilla hose, and replaced the battery clamps with a Anderson connector. I ran about 6' of 10AWG directly from the battery to another Anderson connector. The fuse blows after using the...

I picked up a 9800 Apache case with the 25% off coupon to use for my fishing rods & reels during transport. To strengthen the pick n pluck foam after removing the appropriate foam, I first sprayed it with Flex Seal which goes on a lot heavier than Plasti Dip but produces a rougher surface. After...

Has anyone mounted a Dewalt planer on a Dewalt rolling stand? If so, how did it work out? I now have a DW734 and it is heavy and I need to have it on a mobile platform that will be able to negotiate my gravel driveway. Any and all ideas will be considered.

I'm currently looking at detail spray guns to clear coat my carved wood signs. I've noticed that the air inlet on the guns I've seen online are 1/4"NPS and my air hose is 1/4"NPT. I understand I'm looking at tapered & straight threads but in all the reviews I've read about various models...

I received this after my wife's grandfather passed away. No one knew what it is nor I. However, it does look familiar but I'm clueless as to where... Any ideas?

I'm working on modifying my DCPW550 Power Cleaner. Out of the box it works fine for my particular situation. I didn't like the location of the inlet filter and have read that some folks have had it break. I removed the inlet filter and installed the SS hose (3/4"GHT). It threaded on easily, no...

Any ideas as how to keep mice out of my drill press? Apparently they believe that it's a great place to sore their seed cache which jams the drill press. Moving the drill press and getting cats (we have a metric boatload) is not an option. Are there any effective repellents? Today I had to...

I'm looking for a light duty belt sander to compliment my other sanders. I have an old Porter Cable but it's heavy and has always given me fits with the belt tracking. I'd like to use it on cedar fence pickets prior to router carving for signs. The current leaders are the Rigid, Craftsman and...

On a new Workmate 425, the handles have too much play (for my liking) relative to the screw shaft. Although I haven't taken any measurements, I believe the handle's hole where the screw sits is too large and the handle pivots on the roll pin. I did add a washer to take up some of the slop but...

My DC608 brad nailer doesn't work with the Dewalt 18v to 20v adapter. I've read that aftermarket adapters will work with the DC608. Is this true? If not, is there any workaround?

I plan to make an MDF work surface for a Workmate that will be used outside and stored in a unheated porch. It won't come in direct contact with water but will be exposed to humidity swings. What can I use to make the MDF water resistant? I don't want to paint it. Any ideas?

I just picked up a used Craftsman 16" variable speed scroll saw in good condition. All it really needed was a good cleanup. I used a maroon Scotchbrite pad on an orbital sander which did a pretty good job in removing most of the stains. Is there anything else I can try to restore a lustre...

I'm now searching for a Sherline lathe and came across this one on Ebay. Frankly, it appears that it was run hard and put away wet. It's missing the the tool post but does have a 3 jaw chuck and a drill chuck. Is it worth considering or should I just trust my initial reaction and pass on it?

I'm looking for a good condition Sherline manual lathe (#4000 or #4400) with tooling preferably. Message me if you have one that you'd like to part company with.

I'm considering getting a small metal lathe. Right now it's not in the budget but I want to learn about them and when it does become budget friendly, I want to know exactly what model I should be targeting. I'm shying away from the HF mini lathes because I'm told that they are a project of...

After cleaning up my newly acquired used Central Machinery drill press (#38144) (13", 16 speed floor model), I decided to replace the old belts. Easy peasy, right? Nope. It calls for a M24 & M25 belts, the same that is currently on it. Ordered and received the new belts but when I went to swap...

I picked up a used Harbor Freight?Central Machinery 13" 16 speed floor mount drill press for $50. It has a couple of obvious minor issues: damaged switch housing (I already repaired it) and a missing feed handle knob. Going beyond a good cleanup, what should I look for or do? I realize that...

I've searched and haven't found the info I'm looking for. I'm in the home stretch of converting a garden sprayer into a fluid transfer pump so that I can fill my diffs and t-case without the usual mess. I've drill/tapped for a gauge and I want to use a thread sealant so that this connection is...