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I found one of these on Cl for $750. I'm still waiting on the guy to send me the date on the name plate to see about how old it is. I'm curious if the claimed 23cfm is legit. If so, and it's not too old, I think I'm gonna snag it.

Getting ready to throw up my pole barn in the next couple weeks. I was hoping to hear from some of you guys that use translucent panels for natural light. Do you use them in the walls or on the roof? I know both would have their pros and cons, but what yields the best results? If I put them in...

I ran across this 80gal 5hp Rand4000 on CL today. I've been saving to buy a new tank for my good V-twin pump and 5hp motor, but have continued to keep looking for a deal. While, I don't classify this as a "steal", I think it's not a bad deal. The guy was asking $700, I offered $600 and he won't...

Sorry guys, I'm just needing a sounding board and a little mind ventilation after a long few weeks of making repairs, packing, dealing with mortgage lenders, and everything else that goes with selling a house. This move will be my 5th house and by God my last. The only way I'm leaving this one...

Once again my compressor tank has failed me. I bought a used tank and after only two months, it sprang a leak in the bottom. So now I will ONLY buy a new tank at this point. MY fear is, as soon as I drop $500 on a new receiver, either my motor or pump will take a dump on me. I've been weighing...

When building a pole barn, I have found two types of posts are used. solid and 2x6 laminated. I'd like to hear from those of you that have experience with each type. I have read the "benefits" of the laminated type. but they don't seem as common as solid beams. Now pour on the opinions because...

............................................ I know this may sound like a stupid question, because "one can never have a big enough box!" BUT, I am trying to come up with a new solution for nut and bolt storage. I found a set of print drawers on CL for sale that interest me. But, the dimensions...

I finally got me a machine! After months of dreaming about having one, but the price for a multi use machine being way out of my affordability range, I finally caught a break. A guy on CL had a ad for a old Miller TIG, looking to trade it for a big-ish MIG machine. Not reeeally wanting to part...

So I picked up a old Craftsman wood Lathe last night. I'm wanting to use it for a little wood working but also for polishing. I am looking on eBay for a jawed chuck but I am a little confused as to which I should get. How large is too large for this little machine? I got a back plate with it...

I know most of you guys are just thinking, "who cares? Does it run? Will it work for what it's needed for? If so, plug it in and run it, and quit asking stupid questions" Well I can't do that. I like to gather as much info on tools and motors I have acquired. Why you ask? It's simple. History...

After searching for a month for a 40-50s vintage file cabinet to take on my rattle can storage duties, I was at our fire garage the other day swapping out trucks. I took a stroll out to the scrap roll-off dumpster to take a peek at anything i could use for my new industrial furniture habit. I...

I've never seen one, Don't have a clue on the brand or even how to look it up. A guy is wanting to trade me for an old drill stand I have for sale. I'd appreciate any leads on what it might be. I don't need it, nor do I collect boxes. But it looks interesting to me because it has the lid of a...

14" Stillson pipe wrench in perfect working condition. The jaw teeth are in very good shape. Not sure of the age. but I'm guessing 60s or 70s. Made in USA. It has some casting numbers "1" and "50 E" in the dynamic jaw. Asking $15 plus the ride. Or trade for other tools.......

I went to look at a garage FULL of tools today, So full in fact, I had to enlist my neighbor who is a reseller and convince him for the right money going in on a full buy out. Well The guy wouldn't take our offer so I had to walk away with just a few items. First are the things I brought home...

Need help with circa of this drill stand I've looked at so many drill stands over the past two days I can't see straight. I have only found one pic of one like it but couldn't verify the date. I want to throw this thing on eBay, but would kinda like to know the circa it was made. It has the...

The trip started out to go look at this 62lb monster vise that had many problems, I turned it down for $40, However I did ended up with this haul including the stool from the same guy for $70. I think I did ok. The lights sell all the time on eBay for $60-$80 a piece.:dunno:

Doing my usual search. I found this lathe. Never heard of the brand. The asking price is $475. I'd like to offer $350. If anyone thinks that is too much speak up. Just keep in mind. lathes around here go for double what they do up north and north east. I just don't want to buy a turd. Also, is...

Not sure what it is recently with the round welding tables but there are two local to me right now. The big one claims its 1" thick. I'd really like to own one but don't have the awkward room nor the $400 price on the 1"er:shocking: One of you deep pockets around here should scoop them up:pimpflash

Just picked up these two 8'-6" long 3"x16" slabs of what I believe is Walnut this morning with the attached Wilton, for $40. The vise is rough but I've hoping to resell it and make most of my money back. I plan on truing up two edges of the slabs and Glue/bolt them together to make my bench top...

I've been cleaning out my deceased step fathers house and garage. The first thing i snagged in the garage was the old tool box he got from his dad in 1971 when he died. My S.D. was never much of a mechanic/carpenter, nor did I ever see him use these tools much but I fondly remember this old box...