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I picked up this last week and at first wasn't happy with the runout. Runout was around 0.004". After several hours I did get it to 0.001" which is probably good enough but I can't help myself. I ordered some 1144 metal and a Shars ER32 chuck. A couple of hours playing on my lathe with a 4 jaw...

I lost a Pratt-Reed flat screwdriver that was perfect for adjusting valves on a John Deere. It was like a stubby but full length handle. The blade width was probably 1/4 or 5/16. The blade itself was around 2" long. I have some Craftsman stubbies but the handle is too small to get a good grip...

My great uncle wants me to change his spark plugs in a 2005 Ford 500 V6. The back 3 look like a pain to get to. Most of the engines I work on are diesel so I don't have very many spark plug sockets except for a few 5/8 and 13/16. I have two universal sockets but the rubber grommets don't work...

What's a good regulator for a tig welder? I was about to pull my hair out trying to weld aluminum. Tried different settings, cups, torches and even tanks. Turns out my Harris regulator with the sight glass flow meter was the culprit. I had another regulator that came with Thermal Arc stick...

I have always been a fan of Knipex snap ring pliers. I had a pair of internal and external pliers but one went missing after loaning it out. I was going to buy another one but then came across the Icon set. The Icon set is ok but I got tired of snap rings flying across the shop. The Knipex...

I have a project I would like to build. I have a pulling tractor and I would like to build my own water injection pump. I have a 12v electric motor that would work perfect. I can find a hydraulic for $100 to $200. I can have a cheap setup and the satisfaction of building it myself. The...

I picked this vise up from a friend. It was rusted but did work. I started tearing it about and will paint it. The jaws measure 4" wide. It has a couple of marks but nothing bad. It was a vise that someone used. I looked on the keystock on the round ram but found no date code. My only clue...

What can anyone tell me about this drill press? I was able to pick one up for free so it was worth the money. The bearing that controls the variable speed was shot so the that wasn't working. A new bearing should fix that. Any there anything else to look for? The rest of the bearings seem...

A friend of my uncle's gave him an Astro Pneumatic 40SL light. One can never have too many lights so i decided to buy one. I got on Ebay and thought they were super cheap so I ordered two. I didn't realize the light I got a was fake until I got the item today. I hopped on Ebay again and all...

I bought this lathe at an auction today. Everything seemed tight and worth the money to me. It's missing the tool holder and a chuck for the tail stock. I have some questions before I get started. Edit: I do have a good 5 hp 220v motor already but it spins at 3450 rpm. I'm thinking that's...

I've always like the looks of these ratchets but are hard to find around here. I would prefer a 3/8 drive. Willing to buy or possibly trade for other ratchets I have (NB, Challenger, Craftsman RHFT, Indestro and more).

This post is made just to help me pass some time on a slow day. Yesterday I picked up a new Snap-on FHLF80A. The ratchet is awesome. The back drag is a little higher than what I'm used to but it has only tightened three bolts in its lifetime. I included a picture of each ratchet dimensions...

I scored a $10 torque wrench today but not a Harbor Freight one. It's a Craftsman 1/2" drive 944443. It has a date code of 2-77. I almost put this in the vintage section but it's more classic than vintage. After I got home I tried it out. I loosened up a lug nut on my truck and torque it...

I currently have Harbor Freight ball joint service kit and an adapter kit I bought off Amazon that I don't remember the name. I have used the Harbor Freight model on 3 sets of ball joints and the press is already bent. I ordered the large frame Astro clamp the other day since it's supposedly...

How handy are the spark plug sockets with a universal? Most of the equipment I work on is diesel. If I do work on a gas engine, I have plenty of room so I have never needed one. If I ever got in a tight spot, I can use my regular universal with the socket. I like the idea of a spark plug...

Browsing Facebook Martket Place I came across this double end adjustable wrench. Even better, one side is standard and the other metric. I just hope it's labeled so I don't use the wrong end.

I thought it would be fun to compare some 3/8 ratchets all from similar time period. The three I have are S-K Wayne 45170, New Britain NB44 and an Indestro Super 2775. The NB and Indestro Super are 7.25" and the SK is 7.5. The thicker header of the SK makes it a little longer. The NB44 has...

I'm thinking of buying a 3/8" ratchet in a 1/4 body. I think I have it narrowed down to these two. I have a 40970 but it is a little on the small size. That might be good though for tight places. I like the action of the 40970 and the 60 tooth count. I have thought about a Wright 3430 but I...

I have 3 Truecraft 30133 ratchets I picked up at an auction. The one on the far left looks like it has hardly been used and the one on the far right has been used the most. I have cleaned up and lubed the ratchets. They all work. Price is $20 shipped OBO. If you're nearby and pick up, $10...

What kind of pliers are these? It was included in a toolbox I bought. If I had to guess it's for drum brakes since some other tools were for drums.