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I ran across an ad that had a 4 spindle drill press for sale. Ok, this is new to me as I've not heard of a multi-head drill press before. After doing a quick search, I find there are many types by several manufactures. Have any of ya'll ever used one of these before and do you own one now..? The...

I need a tool that will cut through Bubba's old welds on a restoration I am about to begin. Some of the welds are in a place that are difficult to get to, but I was thinking an angle grinder would be the best choice. What is ya'lls opinion on a good quality angle grinder..? Thanks...

Is using a propane torch and a putty knife the best way to remove bondo from a vehicle body.? Any tips on how to do this or lessons learned..? I ask this because I recently purchased a '43 Willy MB jeep and the tub has bondo in several undesirable paces. Thanks..

I'm in the market for a decent brush to clean off the top of my work benches. All of my bench tops are plywood, except for one that is steel. Right now, believe it or not, I'm using an old paint brush. I need a brush about 6-8 inches long that will last. Ya'll have any perfered mfg that offers...

I've got several clamps made by this mfg ... what ever happened to them...? I did a seach on the web and basically came up with nothing. Are they still in business..? The clamps I have are of good quality and made in Bridgeport, Conn.

Anyone want to share tips or lessons learned from their experience at installing EMT conduit..? I'm asking this question because I would like to save a few bucks and install the conduit and handy boxes myself. My goal is to install a complete conduit system within a 2400sf steel building and all...

I have the opportunity to purchase a Delta drill press model 17-950L-6 for 320 bucks. This is a new, in box, machine. Good buy..? Pros / cons / thoughts..? Thanks for replies...

Just wanted to share a photo of my grandfarther's garage that he had in the early 30's. He had this garage for about 15 years prior to the breakout of WW2. My Mom even pumped gas at this station. There was a repair shop in the back where my grandfarther worked to repair cars, while my...

My workshop is a 2400sf metal building which has insulation on the walls and roof, but with this Texas heat it's very hot inside the shop. Within the past 3 months the outside temps have been running about 95 to 100 degrees. I've got a couple of 30" floor fans that help, but it ain't enough. I...

I'm wanting to replace all of my hose bibs and want a quality product that will last years. The ones I've purchased at the big box stores just don't hold water (pun intented). Seriously, the handles become brittle over the years and the packing breaks down and the leak begins. Any suggestions on...

I have no expericence with compact fluorescent lamps and need a bit of help. I want a light outside next to my walkdoor at my shop, and I was thinking of using a CPL with a motion detector. But from what I have read, the warm up time for the CPL can be up to 3 minutes. Is this not a practical...

Looking for less expensive options on material for a driveway other than concrete and asphalt. I'm considering several options, but wanted to see what others experiences are with them. Materials I am considering are crushed concrete, gravel, limestone or decomposed granite. Any other ideas...

I'm trying to seal several small areas in my steel building where insects can enter and I'm wanting to use a foam sealant to plug these areas. There are so many products available these days it's difficult to determine which is the better. I have some Great Stuff by DOW that I have not tried...

Recently, I've been thinking about installing a tool crib in my shop for security reasons. Not that I have had any problems with thieft (knock on wood), but as a bit of added insurance just incase. Have any of ya'll gone this route and installed a tool crib to store you more expensive tools...

My shop was just recently completed, but now I have tire marks on the slab from the JLG that was used to erect the steel. The slab is 2400 sf and there's quite a bit of tire marks. Any suggestions on how to remove them..? The finished floor will not be epoxy, but rather a hardener and clear...

I've heard that a brush seal is the best way to go for an overhead door and would like to hear from anyone that has them installed. The good, the bad and the ugly ... opinions please..? I have 4 OH steel coiled doors that I would like to seal. The top of the doors is the area needing the seal...

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I've been in the oil and gas business for years and the company I work for has always provided my safety glasses. My companies standard issue are from Uvex. I've been using these for years. But, I just wanted to say that as I've grown older so have my eyes and the need for sharper sight is...

I live in Texas several miles south of the Houston area on a few acres. I've been planning a workshop for years as several folks have on this forum and I finally got things started. The shop is a 40x60x12 building steel building rated at 120mph winds (hurricanes down here). Site prep began back...

Just curious if any of ya'll have dealt with this company and actually purchased products from them. I realize they are a bit pricey, but they sure look like there quality made ... and made in the USA. http://www.shureusa.com/