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    FS: Machine Vise Handle Holder

    I am selling a Machine Vise Handle Holder that is designed to mount into the front T-Slot on an OEM Bridgeport Series I table. This holder matches the contour of the current Kurt Handle found on their 6” Machine Vise (DX6, D675) etc. Please see attached pictures to confirm you have this style...
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    Fixing Chips in Concrete Drive

    Some of the cracks in my concrete drive have chipped a bit over time. And they keep chipping every time something get rolled over them etc. what can I use to patch these, that will actually bond and last? I prefer something with an actual concrete texture so that it blends in, opposed to a...
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    EMT LB Body Through Wall To Panel

    I am running some 1” EMT for a welding circuit. I am to the point where I need to pass through 7/16” plywood and then go up and into the bottom of my sub panel. I’m thinking that a LB body is best for this to pass through the wall and it will give me a spot to pull the wires. What would you guys...
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    Coats Air vs Electric

    Those who have experience with both a Air Operated and Electric Operated Coats tire machine. Which do you prefer and why?
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    Circuit for Tire Balancer

    I just picked up a Coats tire balancer. The electrical requirements are: 230V, 60 Hz, 20A, 1 ph. Currently there is no male plug wired into the power cord. I have an existing 50amp circuit that has 6ga wire run back to the panel. Am I able to use this circuit for the tire machine if I wire in...
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    Snow melting right at soffit line *pics*

    I have a 30x40 shop that has R13 in the walls and has blown in fiberglass in the attic at an R38 thickness. The ceiling is finished drywall. I keep the shop heated around 55deg in the winter and just had the attic insulated a month or so ago. We haven’t had and significant snow in Ohio yet, but...
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    Baldor 712 Grinder Year ID

    I picked up what I believe is a Vintage Baldor 712 Grinder. I came mounted on a very Heavy duty cast Baldor Stand. I am restoring it and was wondering if anyone could give me any info on what year it might be. I’ve attached a pic of the serial tag. Let me know your thoughts.
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    Which Wilkerson Air Filter/Regulator

    Looking for a quality Wilkerson Filter/Regulator for my shop compressor. The compressor is a Champion 80gal and I am going to be installing a 3/4" Rapid air system. From what research I've done, I believe 1/2" inlet/outlet will be fine. I was wondering if anyone could recommend to me which...
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    Reverberray 4” Vent Pipe question

    I am finishing the install on my reverberray radiant tube heater. I am running the vent pipe, but I noticed when I slide the 4” 26ga vent pipe over the last heater tube there seems to be quite a bit of a gap. I will be fastening with a few self tapping screws and filling in the seams with high...
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    Wall thimble through raised metal panel

    I am installing the vent pipe for my Reverberay Tube Heater. My shop has metal wall liner installed on the interior with the raised rib sections running vertically. The outer square surface of the thimble looks like it it going to rest on the ribs of the panel. Any suggestions on how to get it...
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    Rotary Lift Install Questions...Leveling Columns

    I am installing my new Rotary SPO10 2-post lift in my home shop. I have the columns assembled and stood in the upright position with the correct spacing between per the manual. My floor has a center drain in this bay, the slope isn’t anything drastic but it’s still there. I have both columns...
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    Thermostat Location Radiant Tube

    I have completed the install of my 30ft 100k BTU Heater. I made a quick layout drawing this morning showing the building dimensions, the overhead doors and the location of the heater. The drawing isn't to scale obviously, but you get the idea. Where would you recommend I place the thermostat...
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    Hanging Radiant Tube From Unistrut

    I am getting ready to hang a 30ft Radiant Tube heater in my shop. The ceiling is finished with drywall and the ceiling joists are 24” on center. Obviously the joists run perpendicular to the tube heater. I was going to run a piece of Unistrut the full distance, perpendicular to the joists and...
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    Info on Radiant Tube Heater NG

    I want to replace my vent less radiant heaters before next winter, so I figured id start collecting parts now. The shop is roughly 30'x40' with 13ft ceilings. The ceiling is drywall with blow-insulation and the walls are insulated with R-13. I want to be able to set the thermostat and leave it...
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    Rotary SPO10-TA 2-Post Lift

    Hey Guys, im getting ready to purchase a Rotary SPO10-TA 2-Post Lift. This is their 10k lift with the 3-stage arms with truck adapters. I was wondering if anyone has this exact lift configuration and could give me a little feedback on how versatile it is from a small car to a full size pickup? I...
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    Mitigation moisture from Vent-Free NG Heater

    I purchased a home this year with a 30x40 detached shop. It has two overhead vent-free gas heaters in it. While they do a good job heating the building, now that it’s winter time I’m noticing how much moisture they put into the air. I plan to swap them to a vented tube heater in the...
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    Foundation block sweating

    I Have a 40x30 detached shop that has a cinderblock foundation And a concrete floor. You can see one layer of cinderblock and then the framing begins. I have fully insulated the walls with plans to add plywood once the prices come back down. The garage also has two overhead NG Dayton radiant...
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    Converting Line Voltage Thermostat to Low Voltage

    I currently have a single pole line voltage thermostat controlling my two overhead radiant heaters. I would like to convert to a low voltage thermostat so I have more options to use a digital thermostat for better accuracy. I have a few questions about doing this: I currently have 120v coming...
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    Plug in Ceiling fans?

    I have a 30x40 shop that I would like to install a couple ceiling fans in. To help with airflow and to circulate the heat. The ceiling is finished drywall. there are two existing plug outlets, at about the perfect spots where I would hang the ceiling fan. How can I go about mounting the ceiling...
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    Single Pole to Double Pole Thermostat

    I have two natural gas overhead radiant heaters in my shop. There is one very old Dayton single pole thermostat that controls both units. It is an older unit with a dial range from low-comfort zone-high. I would like to replace this with a digital double pole thermostat so I have the option of...
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