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I have a small machine shop in my basement and have always been intrigued by surface grinders. This one popped up for sale on a machinist FB page, so I struck a deal with the seller and braved the blizzard like conditions here in NE Wisconsin this morning to pick it up. I honestly doing know...

I've read through some of the other bandsaw threads and didn't find one that gave much details on what 4x6 bandsaws were among the best in terms of features and robust components (seems some have cast vs stamped and iron vs aluminum parts). Granted, I'm under no delusion that an import 4x6...

I have a Stronghold cabinet for sale. It is model number 36-244. It measures 36"w x 24"d x 72"h If you are unfamiliar with this type of cabinet, they are incredibly heavy duty. Each shelf is rating to 1900 lbs and the cabinet itself weighs 475 lbs. I can certainly do my best to help you load...

As an avid tinkerer I've reached a point where I can justify buying a shop. For the last 20+ years I've been fascinated with tearing things apart, machining, fixing houses and everything that goes with it. I'm a full-time desk jockey by day and a shade-tree machinist/gunsmith and rental...

Does anyone have a recommendation for a quality transfer pump that can be used for filling transmissions and differentials underneath the vehicle? I've seen many red ones that are branded by different manufacturers, but have read mixed reviews on the quality.

I recently found a MAC toolbox for sale locally on Craigslist. I can't seem to find much information about them online and was wondering how much one in decent condition would be worth?

In my quest to get a full set of Craftsman Pro wrenches, I managed to pick up an extra set of imperial offset wrenches, that I don't need. This are actual Professional wrenches (all wrenches are stamped Forged in USA per pictures). Sizes Include: 3/8 x 7/16 1/2 x 9/16 5/8 x 11/16 3/4 x 7/8...

As I continue to build my tool collection, I was curious what types of tools that you guys have duplicates of or you see as being useful to have duplicates of?

I was casually browsing the Sears site at work this morning and came across these wrenches being marked 50% off. Craftsman 8-piece Inch Flat, Full-Polish Ratcheting Wrench Set http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00922984000P?prdNo=11 Craftsman 8-piece Metric Flat, Full-Polish Ratcheting...

Are there any companies out there making a decent aluminum floor jack? I'm not looking for anything super nascar/F1-esque, I just need to occasionally jack up my car for oil changes, servicing the breaks, etc.

I want to make this wrench so that it can withstand the highest amount of ft lbs of force possible (100+ ft lbs would be a plus) , but I have no idea how to achieve that as I've never attempted to heat treat something before. The dimensions of the wrench have to remain what they are currently...

I have bridgeports, lathes, waterjet, and a welder. If you need some help with a project, let me know :) I charge around $25 an hour depending on the type of work needed.

Does anyone happen to know what a loose bulkhead fitting is and how it differs from a typical bulkhead fitting?

I'm considering putting a CNC mill in my shop a couple years done the road and was curious if anyone here has ever done the same?

I'm helping a Russian professor with some mechanical work on a research project he's working on and instead of paying me, I thought it might be cool to instead get something interesting from Russia since I'm sure he knows people there. Any know of any cool tool items from Russia?

I was visiting my grandparents over the holidays and my grandfather asked if I could give him a hand converting his new to him snowthrower to single wheel drive so it would be easier for him to turn. I noticed that the skids were a pretty worn, one being worn completely through. So I offered...

All these sockets are brand new. I'm selling them because they are some odd size that I just have no use for. I would like to keep each group together so I'm not paying out the **** shipping them. If my prices seem crazy, make me an offer. 12pt and one 6pt 1/2" (there is a 12pt and a 6pt in...

I'm looking specifically for a Hansen socket tray for 3/8 drive sockets that is black. I know they currently make red ones for SAE sockets, but I'd like to find a full red and full black set to use for SAE sockets for 6pt/12pt sockets.

After seeing this picture: I knew I just had to find myself a set of NWS pliers. Apparently they blow the pants of Knipex and other high end brands, but they only seem to sell them in Germany. So aside from begging my friends family to ship some over from Germany, does anyone know where I...

I was thinking about buying one of the beloved HF 13 drawer tool boxes, but have read the finish is less then desirable, so I thought maybe I'd try to powder coat one. I understand the whole concept of how the gun works with charged part, but how would I be able to cure something as large as a...