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Hi guys, I'm working on a project and it's getting ridiculous. I don't often do this, but I have to cut a 1" x 1/4" CRS bar into lengths. This is just a mechanics shop, not a production facility and I've tried an air saw, cut off wheel, hacksaw ect. It gets the job done but no two pieces are...

Hello all, I was just out in my garage and immediately got pissed, my wife stacked something on my drip pan and it cracked. I was ready to get mad, but then I though about it. I've had this thing for at least 35 years and bought it at Pep-boys for like $4. It's served it's purpose, and now I...

Hey Guys, My situation isn't ideal. I'm crammed into a one car garage and trying to do the best I can. I have an old craftsman folding portable workbench and it seems to work well in this situation. I can move it around an put it out of the way when not in use and since it's mobile it doesn't...

Hi all, I recently picked up a Parker vise on Facebook Marketplace. I pulled it apart to freshen it up. I found the lead screw where it connects into the round "meatball" with the cross handle seems to be cracked and wiggles ever so slightly. How is this supposed to be put together? I had...

Hello gang! So I have decided that after I finish my current project in a year from now - I am going to start a new automotive project. In this project I’ll be trying to recreate factory assembly methods. This means I’ll be employing a lot of spot welding. It may be impossible to do this to...

Hey Gang, I am a born again mechanic planning on starting an automotive project in a year or so while I finish up grad school. So I am going through my tool box taking inventory and re-stocking where necessary. I pulled out my old 4" grinder and become a little sad at all the abuse I put it...

Hey guys, I want to get a spot welder set up in my shop for body work. The only real new ones I could find were HF and anyone who was heavily using them say they don't last long so I didn't want to go that route. I noticed Miller didn't make them any more and I really couldn't find a new one I...

There has got to be something in between. I know I can count on you guys to spend my money. Can you make a reccomendation?

Hey Guys, I have this old work stand I believe is a Craftsman. At one point I made a new top for it, but it's not a simple flat top, there is some missing unique hardware / washers and now the vice crank handle is broken. I do really like this table and would like to restore it back to it's...

I really want to update my socket collection. The 1/4" drive stuff is an assortment of odd brands. I'd really like a quality Snap on set, but it's been a while since I ordered on line before and for $400 for the set OUCH. I know you guys have some ideas, what to do? Keeping in mind the 1/4"...

Hi Guys, My import jack has failed and I really don't want to buy junk anymore. I want to buy a jack I'll never have to think about again and the generation that comes after me won't either. I see AC jacks are pretty well regarded around here. I have to admit I like this one, but the lift...

Hi Guys, I am not sure if this is worth repairing or not. My jack stopped holding a load. when I close the valve and jack it up it simply falls just about as fast as I can jack it up. Of course I have been milking it and got pretty good getting a jack stand under the load before it falls, but...

Hi Guys, Tired of working like a chump and my fingers are paying the price. I have long ago lost the handle and am reduced to using cheese graters like this. I did a quick look on Amazon and I see a lot of options there. I know you guys have opinions, so I'd like something small and...

Hi Guys, I'd like to buy a nice pin vice, but I can only find cheap ones on amazon. I'd really like to buy a nice one. I am hoping you guys can come through and steer me straight. I already have one for small micro bits, but I would like a courser one which will handle up to 1/8 or 3/16 drill...

Hi guys, I have a Quincy 325 vertical air compressor. 80 gallon, 5 HP dual stage. I'd like to update the crankcase of the compressor to include an oil filter, and I would like to modify the plumbing so I can decide to run the compressor full time without it cycling on and off, or leave it in...

Hey Guys, I was out working in the shop this weekend and reached for this trusty old item. I then thought this is something that perhaps deserves a little Garage Journal love. I don't know exactly what it is or whom manufactured it - it would be really sweet to find another one so I have a...

Hi guys, I need a new one, but am having a hard time buying this from HF. Any suggestions / options? https://www.harborfreight.com/4-in-mighty-mite-table-saw-with-blade-61608.html Much TIA Rick

Hello Gang, I have to cut alot of small threaded rod, Metric M3x.5 thread. I really don't want to cut 100 pcs with a wiz wheel. Can anyone reccomend a specialty tool which would be proper for the job? I found a threaded rod cutter but it is in inch size only and doesn't go this small. Last...

Guys, I need a new 1/2" breaker bar. Before I spend a C-note on this one http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=hand&item_ID=641506&group_ID=674897&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog Any ideas or comments??? Thanks RP

Hey Gang, I just bought a new air compressor and my garage outlet doesn't seem to have enough power to run it. Here is a little background: I have a 220V 5HP / 80 gallon air compressor and plenty of tools for it. I recently moved, and now am renting a 1 car garage in a residential area. My...