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Ok, I'm new to welding. Took a class at the county CC 20 years ago, but never did any welding work after that. In any case, I'm getting ready to buy this unit, mostly for work on my truck restoration. I may not need a 210, but I like the fact it can go both 110 and 220, which I have both in...

I have just finished installing the supply line in my shop, used 3/4" line from Maxline. The process was ok, took me about 2 days to complete the install. There are a total of 3 outlets, 2 are connected to 50' reel, 1 has a quick connect on. there are 2 Tees total. Total line length is about...

I just bought a IR 2340L5 compressor, 5HP, 2 stage, 1 Phase. It seems to work ok, but there is 1 thing I'm not sure about. When it turns off, no matter if you shut it off or if shut itself off when the pressure has reached, there is a loud hissing sound from the 2 stage head, it sounds like...

I'm planning on doing some work on a 65 C10, will need to do some mods on the frame. Just wondering what are the best tools for cutting metal and drill holes, etc. I have heard of evolution saw, not sure how well they work. Is there something else that's more versatile or better for metal...

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Found this on line, thinking about going to take a look. Asking 6500K, but would take lower. Just wondering if it's a good deal for $5000. Guy said he bought it new at the end of 2012, just paid it off. He will send me a picture of the label and everything. Thanks.

I'm getting closer to building my work bench, I want to build an enclosed end to put an upright compressor in so it will be less noisy. However, I wonder if there will be problems with this idea, maybe over heating? The enclosed end will be about 24"x24"x42" high. I'm sure many people here...

I came accorss this set of working Contex wall mount jib/crane, I have posted here to trade for things I like. I have estimated this to be worth abuot $1500. Does anyone have a good idea if this is about right? I also have it posted on local CL. The jib looks to be 1000lb rated, the...

I have this contrx wall mount crane that's in very good condition I wish to trade for. The arm and post should be rated for 1000lb, the electrical motor is rated for 500lb. The motor is on wheels and can be moved on the arm. You can go to Contrx website to get more info if you need. I...

Is it true that some of these expensive tool boxes may have a lien on them from the bank or something? If that's the case, how do I make sure it's clean and I won't have to deal with the lien after I buy it?

I have a set of Craftsman tool set I bought over 15 years ago, about 800 pcs total, including 2 tool boxes. I'm think about upgrading to a complete set of tools, all new. I have Sears catalog which shows this complete Cman tool set, maybe around 1400 pcs. I think the price is about $7500. I...

I'm looking at a used Sears free standing band saw. It has 2 speed, about 1500 and 3000 RPM. The description says for wood, plastic, and non-ferrous metal. Is it becuase of the blade? Can I get a blade that can be used to cut ferrous metal like steel or SS? Or is it an absolute No No for...

I have seen many pictures from different people with nice bench set up. I'm in the porcess of doing something to my garage. I have not decided if I want to build something out of 2x4 and plywood, or buy something. So a few questions: - A few posts (1 of which from NATHANK) has some nice...

Does anyone know much about PKS lifts? They are ALI rated. It seems not many people have it here. I have read a number of list related threads over the week. The main reason I like it is because it's flex hydro line, similar to the Mohawk. My ceiling height is too tight for a 145" rigid...

I would like to buy a 2 post lift, and would like to see what other think of all these different suppliers out there. I have seen a few and did some search for lift, but way too many results that has nothing to what I need. Can someone point me to any specific threads? Thanks