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    Wever Acra- Speed

    Does anyone have a green Weaver Acra-Speed balancer? I an trying to determine what the large round decal has written in small print. From what I can tell it is different than the red ones. Thanks for any info
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    Closing the gap

    I want to add a mini-split (or two) to my main shop space. I have one in my office currently. The problem I am having is the slot on my roll up door when closed. It is approximately 2 inches wide and 10 feet long or about 1 1/2 sq ft of hole. Anyone have much luck closing this gap? I have...
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    Looking for Snap On Sockets with 1986 date code

    Trying to fill in a couple of sets; 1/4 drive 11 mm deep six point STMM 1986 date code 1/4 drive 8, 13, and 13 mm short six point TMM 1986 date code 3/8 drive 16 mm deep six point SFSM 1986 date code Anyone that has one or all of these let me know and a price. Thanks for looking Randall
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    Vintage tool showcase

    I am looking for ideas for storing my vintage tools other than a tool box. I have plans to build a display coffee table but that is just a small part of the "collection". Another idea I had was the blueprint drawer cases, but am not sure about how much weight the drawers can handle. Any sharp...
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    Tool Cabinet

    I tried to document this project but all the assembly pictures were lost, so i'll just show a few of the finished project. Just a few notes about the cabinet, the frame is made from a 2 x 6 milled to one inch thick. The panels are oak plywood with aluminum diamond plate on the outside. The...
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    VCT Flooring

    I may be jumping the gun a bit but in early spring I am going to put down my tile. However there one question that has my intrest at this time. From here I see that when installing this tile you can work in a doable area say 12' x 12' or so. And I have read that you wait on the glue to set...
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    13 drawer tool cabinet parts

    I have seen that some people have ordered parts for this cart such as drawers ect. How is this done? I need two swivel casters to attach two boxes together. I see the parts in parts list but no part numbers. I also see that HF has a 5 inch caster for 6.99 but not sure if they would be the...
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    cable TV in the shop

    I am getting ready to insulate the shop and then go for the sheetrock. This means a very long list of things to do for the future. I am stubbing in the plumbing (I don't have water yet) putting up dead wood, foam cracks, and the list goes on. One thing that I would like to have ready is a...
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    Snap On Tools

    Many years ago my brother died and at the time he was working at a dealership and had started to build his tool box with Snap on tools. After his death my Dad kept the box. My dad does not know any difference in a tool, if it works for what he needs its good. After seeing what has happened to...
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    Great Christmas

    First of all I want to thank Mad57, Jersey Jim, Matt M, PA, and Nutty 5.0 for the help and advice on my lift problem. It was a great gift from my wife As you can see here all is well and the lift works great. My two boys and my daughter inlaw got me this which will have a place of honor in...
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    Quick lift question

    I got a Direct lift PP8S four post for Christmas. My question is that where the cable is attached to the upper cap doesnt look right. Does any one have a picture of one of these? Thanks Randall
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    Shipping cars cross country

    Thought I wouuld throw this out and see if it hit anything. Does anyone know of a good company to haul cars from Nevada to GA? I may have two econoline pick ups and need a way to get them here. Any Ideas? Randall
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    Snap on tools

    I have several Snap on tools that I have gotten thu the years I have been putting togeather full sets from Ebay and where ever. Am now looking to build up a set of OEX short wrenches, XS short offset box ends and RXH flare nut wrenches. Does anyone have or know where I can get a complete list of...
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    Getting Started !!!!

    I just looked and saw that it was May when I made my first post about the new shop I was planning , and a lot has changed. I have made about 6 revisions of the starting plan and dozens of cost estimates. As of now this is what I am doing. The main shop will be 32 ft x 64ft with a 16ft x 24ft...
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    Hello at Last!!!

    Hi to everyone, I have been lurking for a very long time and have enjoyed many of the projects covered here. I am hoping to start my garage in the next few weeks and plan to have most of it complete before the cold returns. Here in GA that could be as far away as Dec. I have went through...
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