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    Is this a good deal? Restored 1947 Craftsman Drill Press

    Yes, I know, I'd be paying someone else to do something that I could do. Trust me, I'd love to come across one and restore it myself, but haven't yet found one. With that said, is this a decent drill press - not everything that is old is good, so would like the experienced input...
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    Best price on Harbor Freight 56" ?

    Been searching the threads on the forum looking to see what the lowest price has been on the HF 56" tool chest (top and bottom) - I've got 2 of the HF 44" and a Kobalt stainless chest and looking to eventually get a HF 56" but not sure what the best has been (in recent history) so when they do...
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    Welding cart vs cabinet -preference?

    I've read countless threads about welding carts and cabinets - bought, bought and modified, repurposed from tool carts and files cabinets to custom built from scratch. As a newbie welder getting a new Miller 211, I've been researching carts and cabinets - one thing I haven't yet laded on: cart...
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    Dumb floor jack question

    After having a Craftsman "racing" style aluminum floor jacks, I invested in a Hein Werner 3 Ton floor jack http://heinwerner-automotive.com/ProductDetails/Hein-Werner/3TonServiceJack/HW93652/523 One thing I noticed that was different than what I have used before, is when jacking, the actual...
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    What's it worth? Late 70's (USA made) Craftsman 26" tool chest

    This 2 piece combo was a hand-me-down from my father. Looks to be circa 1979 based on the stamping code. 26" wide, 46" tall Bottom compartment is a door, not a drawer. Drawers and locks work fine (still have keys). Surface rust in places and wear typical for something 35 years old...
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    HarborFreight 26" for hardware/nut/bolt/etc storage?

    With the Harbor Freight sale this weekend, the red 26" tool chest is a decent price: $319.99 - and I'm thinking this might make for a good option to store hardware, nuts, bolts, etc? (I'm just a home owner/wrencher, not a professional) Yes, I've read multiple "how do you store your...
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    NewAge Pro cabinets delivered today

    Two of the Pro Series locker cabinets were delivered today. Ordered from Overstock on 7/24 - so 6 calendar days is pretty darn good. Got them for $602 each. (free shipping, no tax) One of the cabinets had a slight dent in the side and some of the paint rubbed off on the side as well. There...
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    Suggestions for drawers under work bench?

    Hey guys, I've got this Edsal work bench. I'm in need of more tool storage and was thinking about putting drawers/cabinet under the bench - my first thought was putting 2 Harbor Freight 18" end cabinets underneath, leaving the center section open for seating at the bench. The problem...
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    Hairline cracks in new concrete driveway

    As part of a new home construction, a 4" slab was poured less than 2 weeks ago. Then the bright minds decided to remove the 30 yard roll off dumpster filled with waste rock, fill, concrete, brick...no doubt 20,000 pounds by itself...across the newly poured driveway and sidewalk and creating...
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    Which of these 4 pressure washers would you choose?

    All are the same price ($399) and very close as far as PSI, GPM and Cleaning Units. Generac vs Honda GC (yes, a GX would be better) are comparable, so my attention turns to the Pump - the AR on the Generacs, the Faip on the Simpson and a proprietary Karcher on the Karcher. Now I'd love to...
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    Using wheeled trailer jack on a heavy fabrication table?

    Looking for ideas as to how to make a stationary steel fabrication table (36" x 72" top, with 3 1/2" square legs and 3/8" steel top) easier to move around in the garage, but leaving it on it's 4 legs when in use. I don't want to mount casters permanently on the ends of the legs (even with...
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    Ductile Iron vs Forged - Yost FSV-5

    Over the past few months I've been reading nearly every post about vises I can find and checking CL nearly daily for a old american made vise with not much luck, so I'm turning to buying new. Yes, I know I'll be scolded for even considering buying new, and not wanting to spend several hundred...
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    Running compressor intake into attic or outside to reduce noise?

    For an attached finished garage: Has anyone run their compressor intake to either up into the attic above or out a wall to reduce the noise? Currently, my 2 stage 60 gallon compressor does have a small solberg-style air filter, but would like to reduce the noise levels even more. Not sure I...
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