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    Looking for suggestions on repurposing items

    So I do a ton of volunteer work at our local Little League. We used to have a vendor that delivered our bread products. We have contacted them to pick up their bread racks a few times a year, for past 3 years, but they didn't seem interested. Driver sold route and is no longer interested Was...
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    Northern tool clearance axle shafts

    Stopped at a northern tool today that is a location I don't frequent often. The amount of stuff on clearance was 8-10x what I normally see at the 2 closer to my home Bought 5-3500# axles with spindals item number 12432 for $8.80 each...
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    What is the difference between a buffer & grinder (hand held)

    I have multiple 4-1/2" grinders. I also have a 7"inch grinder. What is the real difference between a buffer and a grinder? RPMs? Variable speed? I'm wanting to get a buffer to be able to buff vehicles paint with. Can I use something I already have, or do I need something different? Why...
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    Help please..Need to make a repair panel for rust repair and welding questions

    I have an old international truck that has rust behind both rear wheels and over the rear wheel openings There are no aftermarket repair/replacement panels available I have a plan on the wheel openings, but going to need to make a patch panel for behind the rear wheel openings. Used ones are...
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    How to adapt 3/8-24 to 3/8-16

    I have a Jacobson chuck i got a great deal on at Lowes awhile back I want to adapt to a slide hammer to the chuck to be able to use with a dent puller/Stud welder. The chuck is 3/8-24 female The slide hammer is a 3/8-16 male Thought about getting a coupler nut and re-threading one end to fit...
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    Asking price....where to begin. Lincoln Mig components

    While working at Lowes, when someone would steal our Lincoln mig display (Lincoln 140 & 180) I would buy the parts that were not placed on shelf with display. I have these NEW items 3-Ground clamps with ground cable 2-Regulators for argon bottles 2-mig guns with leads I know everyone says...
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    Northern tool anvil

    100# Cast Iron anvil Original $399 Marked down to $196 in Sept Today.......$44 http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200519522_200519522?hotline=false
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    What thickness/gauge steel to use

    I am having to manufacture a seat frame for a old international truck Square tubing is what I will be using due to availability. I have some 11ga that I could use but not sure if it is thick enough I was thinking I needed to use 3/16. I am including a pic of someone else's seat mounting...
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    Heavy Duty Shelving

    I have some very heavy duty shelving that came out of a parts department at a car dealership. The shelves are 24 inches deep. I am looking for $100 per section of shelving. Shelving is 84"H-24"D-36"W Each section shelving is adjustable Section Includes upright Post and 6 shelves. The more...
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    Do any of you use a Magnifying Lens for Welding Helmet

    As I start to learn how to weld it has really brought to my attention my eyesight ain't what it used to be. Have any of you used a magnifier with your welding helmet
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    Storage bins and shelves

    Also have a used grey 72 pigeon hole bin $100 http://www.grainger.com/product/DURHAM-Bin-Unit-3W127?functionCode=P2IDP2PCP And a New Blue 40 pigeon hole $100 Both for $150 Used 2-4 drawer slide racks and 1-6 drawer slide racks $50 pictured 7 sections of 84"H x 36"W x 18"D heavy duty...
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    New Anvil....? Should I buy it? Do I really need it

    I have found a place that has 2-100# anvils They started out at $400 each. I have been watching them for a few months. They are down to $132 each. Don't know I NEED an anvil. But I don't have one, so that must mean I should have one. Thinking of trying to buy them both for $100 each to get...
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    What to do....compressor swap question

    I currently have a 60 gallon compressor that belong to my father. It is over 50 years old. I had to replace the tank approximately 15 years ago. My father replace the electric motor approximately 40 years ago. It is a 5hp 220v motor. A couple of years ago when I got a 80gal IR compressor in a...
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    Fastener bins

    Fastener bins 4 drawers and the sliding rack $75ea (as pictured) I have 5 or 6 of these 4 drawer racks. Used and in good shape. Some Drawers are different colors Could possibly help with delivery
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    Industrial shelving

    Industrial shelving I have 8 sets of this shelving Looks just like 3 pictured $100 per section or $600 for all Have enough uprights for 8 sets and 30 shelves Can be cofigured to your needs Willing to help with delivery in metro Houston area, or coming to Austin on Labor Day and could meet on...
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    Fastener bins for sale

    Heavy duty shelving and Fastener bins for sale I have 2-40 hole bins $75ea (pic is of new unit) Items are used, but in good shape Sold
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    Got a free 36x48 building, looking for help

    My wife's uncle bought a 36x48 metal building many years go. Had the building delivered at his property south of Austin. He dug a footing for concrete. He was not going to pour a complete floor. His wife had some health issues and the project got back burnered. His daughter had kids a few years...
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    Disc sander? Identification help

    This looks like a disc sander, but why the slides Is this part of a shop Smith? Thinking of buying, but would like more info Thank you for your help
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    Just the basic

    Looking for an app for an iPad that I can make a floor plan and add boxes that I can size Want to lay out my garage and enter basic squares and rectangles that I can give specif sizes and give a name to. That way it is to scale and I can see what fits vest with out moving it all Things like...
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    What a great idea

    Not sure if this has been shared here before. I saw it for the first time to day. A friend shared it with me. Never have to guess how high your jack stands are and if they are even.
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