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So for a while now I've been casually shopping for a dust collector to put into my shop, which is equal parts WW / auto. Right now I have basically no dust collection setup and the dust is quite awful. I've been looking around at ~2hp cyclone style dust collectors w/ pleated air filters as I...

So, I got one of these Hoover Shoulder Vac units free from my Dad. Had a business that closed up. It's a nice vac machine, but such a wonky format that I'm not sure how to put it to best use. Designed for janitorial duties. Pretty light and not too loud. Kinda overkill and not practical for in...

Hello Folks, I've got a shop that is ~20' x 60' and used for quite a bit of woodworking, including applying finishes, as well as auto restoration work which includes grinding / welding. So, obviously there's a definite fire hazard risk going on here, and I've been working to get the shop...

So, I have a good sized shop where I do a fair amount of woodworking tasks. I do a lot of cabinet work, built ins, etc for the house and generate a lot of dust. I have all the usual slew of stationary WW tools, and so far they have been going without any real dust collection, which is very...

Hello all, I've been keeping my eye on some of the various torch starter sets available. One of the ones I've been watching is the medium duty set from Northern Tool: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200413935_200413935 Normally $260, on sale for $200 from time to time (like...

So for awhile now I've been using google photo as a way to put pictures into my posts and for the most part it's been working well: 1) Upload the pic to Google Photo account 2) Right click the pick, copy picture URL 3) Post to GJ post using the Insert Image button & paste in the URL But, for...

I have a '05 Mazda3 Hatch that is in serious need of some attention at the corners and after getting a rather large quote from a local shop I'm ready to take this on. Plan is to do wheel hubs, shocks / strut assemblies, sway bar links and brakes all front and rear. I'm considering also doing...

Sadly, I am starting to have problems with my trusty 7-1/4" Skilsaw corded. It's starting to make some high pitched shrill noises (like blade slipping type stuff, but it's not loose!), and the motor bogging down and blade stopping just cutting regular plywood when it never did before. I am...

Does anyone have these pliers, are they useful? I have a few different hose clamp pliers but nothing like these, and I have been in many situations where getting all the different types of hose clamps off, having the right tool for the job is a lifesaver. With the clearance deal at $20 it...

I'd like to pick up a slightly higher dollar item at Rockler, as I'm upgrading my router table and would like to get the Kreg table and fence, and it looks like on their website they have a 20% off single item promo going on, but usually there's a store version coupon that goes along with that...

As an avid woodworker, I consider forstner bits to be an essential tool to have for drilling clean / precise holes in wood. That being said, I've had a cheap-o set from Menards for many years (Tool Shop brand) that has done the job, but the cut is what I would characterize as "OK", they...

I've got an oldie but a goodie, a Delta DP my SFIL found cheap at auction and he's fitting up with a reclaimed DC motor from a floor scrubber along with speed control. It is a benchtop DP, but I'd like to convert it to floorstanding, as I already have a smaller benchtop Craftsman DP set up with...

After dealing with a bunch of failing equipment again, I think I'm about ready to invest into a new line of cordless outdoor equipment. Specifically, trimmer is the one I need the most, followed by a blower. I've got an old plug-in-and-charge B&D trimmer that even with a full charge barely can...

Hello Folks, As I progress through my shop build, I am calling into question my original plan of installing a Maxxjaxx 2-post. My primary purpose is for working on / restoring my '73 Charger in the middle bay of my shop. Secondary to that would be maintenance jobs on the other daily drivers...

Not to step on the toes of any of the fine craftsmen here who build & sell the fantastic wire form pliers / wrench organizers, but I noticed another nice DIY idea over on the Workshop blog from Lifehacker...

So after countless google and amazon searches and not coming across anything, I figure here's the best place to ask... I have a pair of frameless glasses that uses tiny nuts to secure the lenses onto the studs, and for several years have constantly come loose over time. I keep tightening but...

As I go through my shop / garage build project, which will span I'm sure several / many years, I thought I'd share how I track and detail my ever-changing plan. I pretty much have been planning and staging for my dream shop for the last 7-8 years. Previous house I made nice use of my space but...

Hello, folks. I've been bouncing around here for awhile but realized I never actually introduced myself in the thread here. I'm a mechanical engineer living in the Milwaukee area for most of my life. Spent some time in the auto industry, worked on the '04 and '07 Tundra pickup, then got married...

So I'm trying to put the final touch on the mudroom so I can get back to shop setup. I'm re-using some leftover 5-1/4" crown molding that came with my cabinet purchase. It's maple, and very hard. I am using a 12" sliding miter saw, and because I'm piecing together a number of smaller sticks (18"...

So, I'm working on finishing up a mudroom so I can get back to the important stuff (my shop!), and the upper middle cabinet pictured below is designed to have one single lift up door (kind of like the overhead bins on an airliner). She wants this wide unencumbered space to put blankets and stuff...