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Been doing a bit of rearrangement and and consolidation recently. Sold off my smaller bench top lathe and decided to finally get off my backside and get the Hercus 9” lathe I bought through a mate onto a more user friendly space efficient stand. The original stand is old school period correct...

Please help.. I'm looking for a laser level for some home renovation work. The primary reason behind the purchase is for tiling layout, although I imagine once I have it I'll probably want to use it for anything else that I have largely been doing with string, chalk and water in a clear...

SO.. because there can never be enough variations on the general theme, here is my take on the humble fabrication surface (and a few random life events of absolutely no relevance as some stocking filler).. Episode 1: THE BACKSTORY I'm not in the habit of generally posting projects and stuff...

Looking for ideas on how to store T handle Allen keys in a roll cab. Not interested in a stand on a shelf or a wall hanger. Currently I have a set of Bondhus metric and imperial keys just kind of scattered in a shallower drawer, its not really working for me. Anyone got any ideas that might help?

Greetings.. Currently considering the purchase of a Metabo SPA1200 Dust extractor, anyone have any feedback, thoughts or any other input that might be of value on that unit? http://justtools.com.au/metabo-chip-dust-extractor-system-spa1200 Thanks

Greetings.. Have a question for the woodworkers amongst the group if you'll indulge me. So I've decided to have a go at altering one of my bedroom windows from a hinged casement to a vertical sliding affair because, well I'm just having one of those moments where I'm going about things the...

Looking at buying the 8" Stanley cable shears in the link below, just wondering if anyone has any opinions or feedback on them. http://stanleytools.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=MAXSTEEL+PLIERS&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=89-874&SDesc=Cable+Cutter+ Thanks

Anyone know where the Aircraft Tool Supply rivet guns are made? http://www.aircraft-tool.com/shop/search_result.aspx?qid=9924&PageNo=4 Couldn't find anything useful on google or here Thanks

VFD/VSD or DC PWM conversions A bit of searching shows a few threads by individuals but not a lets see 'em thread. I'll kick it off. This is a 3 phase drill press I bought from a mate last year. Drill is of unknown manufacture, but we can safely assume its 1940's vintage because it still has...

Anyone have a ROHM/Albrecht/Jacobs 1-13mm Keyless chuck on a 2 MT shaft laying around you want to part with? Must be in good working order. Payment vian Paypal only, must be willing to ship to Australia.

Hello Everyone :) Im about to re-roof a house and the last bit of kit I need is a shear. Ive narrowed it down to two options Option 1: Malco turn your drill into a shear attachment...

Greetings Everyone :) I got a quote a couple of months ago for a lift off service body similar to this one (the one linked is a fixed one but you get the idea)...

Greetings everyone I'm looking at buying a Dewalt DC820 1/2" 18V Rattle Gun. Looking for some feedback from those of you that have them or use them before I push the buy it now button. Look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Im in the market for a optical tacho to measure rotation speed of shafts and pulleys. Im looking at non contact laser types. Anyone have any suggestions, or recommendations?

G'day Everyone, Im looking for a 1x rivet gun (sometimes called a jiffy) and a 2x rivet gun. Prefer if they were name brand like IR, Sioux, Dotco, Cleco etc, but dont let that stop you contacting me if you have a no-name you would like to sell. Also prefer that they have adjustable air...

Bit of background: Got a really good deal on a really old and sturdy 2MT drill press a couple of months ago. Only issue is that its 3phase and my house only has single phase supply. No problem, I go get a VFD and use that to make it run. Dragged it out of storage on the weekend and decided to...

Doing some random surfing for a project Im planning and found this, excellent short video on methods used to prepare and set countersunk solid rivets.

Hey everyone, Im looking for a Frued Diablo high tooth count thin metal cutting blade to use in a 7 1/4" circular saw. Local price on these is poisonous (I think the salesperson just pulled a figure out of his **** because he wasnt even sure if he could get them) and the couple of websites I...

Im considering building the cabinetry for the kitchen of my do-er upper from scratch instead of using flat pack. Gives me an excuse to buy a table saw. So far the Bosch GTS 10J appears to be my weapon of choice. Interested to hear your thoughts if you own/use one. Thanks

In a scene reminiscent of something from a black and white comedy movie, earlier tonight I sent the small drill press careering off the bench with a ladder and it fell onto the open drawer of my recently replaced under warranty roll cab.... Bent the Drawer and mangled the RHS slide, completely...