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    HF 4x6 Red Bandsaw review

    So I really needed a saw to cut raw materials as I wanted to start cranking out some welding projects. So I get one from the store and wasn’t happy about paying the full $250 but I figured it’s still cheaper than anywhere else. I bring it to the shop, assemble everything and start my first cut...
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    Where do I need to reinforce my HF 20ton shop press?

    So I finally got myself a 20ton shop press from HF. I've heard several people say that it's just needs to be reinforced a bit. So where do I need to reinforce and how? Anybody got pics of what they have done to pimp their press? thanks, jmr
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    a little work being done at TeraShop...

    First thanks to vicegrip for this great idea; In the background you can see the 20ton HF shop press I just got. First thing I did once it was assembled was to take off all the damn stickers... the girls i guess were bored but they got some cool pics... this one is new avatar material :D...
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    "Snap-On" hard handle retrofit mod on my favorite but cheap ratchets

    So I have a cheapo ratchet that I got a few years ago. I think at Northern. It's made by Titian. It has 72 teeth I and it's a mini flex head with 1/4 and 3/8 drives on it. My only complaint I ever had about it... I HATED the rubber cluster that was the handle. Even after the Simple Green...
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    More tools on the way...

    So I finally got the Hanson socket trays and that sent me over the edge... I will be filling in the blanks with TopTul items. As well as hopefully getting a "couple" more things from Mike ;)
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    Page anyone with a snap-on hard handle 3/8 ratchet.

    Could any of you guys take a caliper to the thickest square part of one of your hard handle 3/8 ratchets? Like so...
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    page airframe mech or anyone that uses safety wire a lot

    I use safety wire quite a bit for my race bikes. I'm looking for a decent set if twisting pliers. I found an SK reversing for $60 what do you guys think about this brands safety wire pliers?
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    How to Shadow your toolbox on the cheap with foam

    NO it's NOT the nice 6k foam that would cost me $200 for two sheets. Yes I still want that stuff but wanted to try something a lil cheaper first. This is DOW blue Styrofoam insulation from Lowes. Less than 9$ a sheet. Tools used first hack at it with an xacto knife...
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    Permatex 81950 and ratchets review

    Excuse the crappy cell picture it was 2 am when I finally left the shop last night. So I gave most of my ratchets the red lube of love this morning and here are my results. My least favorite Craftsman teardrop ratchets were the ones most affected. Whoever said that this works best in...
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    How do I restore black finish to impact sockets after blasting them.

    So now I've done it. Two of my impact sockets were rusted pretty bad so I was like a little kid with a new toy last night. (I got my mediablaster working for the first time) So I sand blasted the suckers. They came out pristine after the aluminum oxide loving. Except they are now gray and no...
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    ping nissan_crawler

    Spill the beans dude. I wants specifics!!! I see what I think is a franzinator. Is that an aftercooler up top???? :headscrat I have a nice Quincy that I'm finally going to hookup this week and I'm going to :pimpflash is out before it's pressed into service. I already have a franzinator but I...
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    attention c'man deal specialists

    okay guys i need a new track toolbox currently i have the popular c'man 3 drawer chest i also have a 5 drawer husky that is WAY too big So im looking at this which is the perfect size... http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00962020000P i found it as part of a set on the club flier and...
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    Husky Pro Tool Chest $99 ***GET THIS OUT OF HERE***

    Located in Oakland Park, FL the one on the top right you can see it here wiped down a bit... Recessed drawers to keep drawer handles flush with front 100 lb capacity ball-bearing drawer slides for heavy loads Full extension ball-bearing drawer slides for easy access to complete drawer...
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    save 66% on Griot's Garage Master Assortment Rack And Drawer Set

    Griot's has a pretty nice set that I have been eyeing for a while... griot link looky looky what I found... costco link Sorry but even if you have to spend $50 on a membership Costco > Griots Not knocking Griots at all. Just hope you guys enjoy.
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    GJ made me do it...

    this is most of the toys... er I mean tools that I have gotten in the last few months since becoming active on this site. you might notice some are from deals posted on here... some from pawnshop finds, some I needed to complete my shop... x-mas came early for me this year. this thing...
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    the new TeraShop virtual tour (56k killer)

    so it started like this... and here it is a couple of months later... almost there... sigh...
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    A/C Digital Automotive Manifold Gauge Set

    What do you guys think of this? http://www.etoolcart.com/ac-digital-automotive-manifold-gauge-set-msc99860.aspx http://www.mastercool.com/pages/99134.html
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    Good deal on Facom branded Wiha terminal crimper

    I bought one and figured I would share the find... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=370082917324&Category=66987&_trksid=p3907.m29 US $97 with shipping here is the Wiha branded item... >$200 http://www.wihatools.com/400seri/436_crimps.htm
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    Please help me pick out a screwdriver set.

    I'm looking for something of high quality but I don't have tool truck budget. I also don't want to spend forever tracking seals on the Bay of Fleas. I also want something a little better than the Craftsman Professional I want now. Those are not going to waste as they are going into my track...
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    garage project progress...

    you can see some history here... lighting is all messed up cause of taking a pic of a light at night but I installed an 8 foot 2 tube florescent right next to the lift horizontally. man what a difference this makes way in the back left you can see I installed an industrial ceiling fan from...
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