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Good morning, I'm a little torn trying to figure this out. I've always worked under the rule that the breaker/device is there to protect the wire. I have a new 7.5hp compressor waiting to be wired in. My garage shop has a 60a subpanel. Compressor install manual recommends a 60a breaker...

Thanks for the reply! I'll reach out to discuss with you. I'm particularly interested to learn how these coatings hold up to welding spatter and grinding dust, etc. Rick

This August will mark the 20th anniversary of our home. Our garage serves double duty as my hobby metalworking shop as well as the occasional car and truck service. All of my machines are on carts with urethane casters, and I do move them frequently to facilitate my needs - metal cutting...

Appreciate the suggestions. To clarify - I only sandblasted areas that were very bad and lightly hit everywhere else to get some tooth. I've started using the Rustoleum farm paint - roll and brush - and it's covering very well. Mama is happy... Thanks everyone! Rick

Hey all, I found a smoking deal locally on a couple of pallet racks. Only problem is the beams are rough. I'll be installing the racks in the shop/garage, and my bride isn't keen on the mix of orange, rust and black magic marker (neither am I, actually). I'll be blasting the beams this...

Thanks RacerX! I had been going back and forth on getting a cheap cabinet and modding it, but by the time I did I have matched the quality of this cabinet and the vac system. I was surprised how heavy this was up close. It may not be as large as I'd prefer, but if I need the occasional...

Just purchased this Trinco 36. About 10 years old. Gent selling it has sold Trinco for a good number of years through his business. Machine was refurbed with a new Trinco gun, new floor and hoses, new paint, new glass and vac bag. Will pick it up in a week or so after I finish up...

On closer inspection, both taps had at least 1 tooth broken off the flutes. In spite of my gentle approach, it's clear they were compromised. Both taps say USA on them, I need to find a truck to get them replaced. That said, as I get closer to retirement, it's clear that I need some better...

This weekend, I purchased a used Matco set of taps and dies. Set was complete, with no dings. I needed to tap some 3/8-16 and 1/2-13 holes in hot roll flat bar. Even going slow I ended up breaking both taps. Wondering what you all are using? Prefer USA made. Thx, Rick Sent from my SM-G975U...

Current price on HD site is $794 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Grizzly-Industrial-5-x-6-Metal-Cutting-Bandsaw-w-Swivel-Head-G9742/310065178

Looking for a good quality metric tap and die set. If you have one gathering dust, reach out with a $$ shipped to zip code 53151. Can make payment by PP or Venmo. Thanks in advance, Rick

Depends if you're asking me... ... or my wife! :pimpflash

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I got a smokin' deal on a closeout 44 lower from HF ($258) last week. Looking for ideas on organizers, especially for pliers. I'm using the Ernst socket racks and like them a lot, but I'm on the fence with their plier organizer. I have approx 60 sets of plier/crimper tools, and a number of...

I was just in my store and they have the original 44s on the floor to clear them out. I just picked up a brand new 44 original for $258. Was told by the store manager that the new 44s will not be on the showroom until the originals are gone. Not sure if that's just my store, but you might be...

Being from a college, it's very likely a 3 phase machine, and a typo - should read 230 or 240V. If you can't handle 3 phase, you could swap out the motor for a 1 phase. Contact the seller to clarify. Rick

I got mine today. Took 3 days total from order to doorstep. Rick

Folks, I saw this ad on CL the other day: https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/tld/5194875031.html Curious how these boxes stand up compared to HF? The pricing is nice, and they're only a short drive away. Thanks in advance, Rick

Looking for some cantilever clamps on Enco - they have Kant Twist and Gibraltar. Are the Gibraltar a decent alternative? http://www.use-enco.com/1/1/54419-gibraltar-t-handle-cantilever-clamps-327-0067.html Thanks, Rick

Way cool! I had the same experience 4 years ago with my nephew, who was 12 at the time. Now he's 16, and we're looking at repurposing an old snowmobile motor/torque converter into a power plant for an off-road buggy. The most amazing thing about the first build was watching him TEACH HIS DAD...