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I’m looking to take a 16’’ steel sheet disc and press a .5-.75” flange around the circumference that is 45-90 degrees, similar to a pie pan. I’m thinking of cutting a bottom die from 1/4” plate stacked 3-6 high with, plus additional bracing. Then a top die from the circles cut from the bottom...

Can you guys describe techniques for rounding a sheet metal hem around another piece of sheet? Specifically the corners? I’ve searched a great deal, but I’m not getting the right keywords. I’m trying to wrap the edge of a piece of sheet metal to protect the handler’s hands. For instance, I...

Anyone know how to remove the pin in a snap on adjustable wrench? On my crescent, the pin is missing half the head of the pin and a flat head screwdriver unscrewed it out. On these, the pin seems flat or maybe a bit con caved. I picked up a couple snap on adjustable wrenches at a garage sale...

Today I was drilling 1/2” holes in 3/16” mild steel. Was using a cordless drill and it wasn’t keeping up, so I switched to the Bosch monster hammer drill with hammer off. I drilled a pilot, kept it lubed, but it caught on getting through the hole, grabbed, spun 90-120 degrees and nearly broke...

Just got a Baileigh magnetic brake. It accepts 220v at 13amp and has warnings that voltage needs to be within +/- 5%. I got everything set up and checked my voltage and it’s 247v. Can someone recommend a buck boost to bring it within range? Also, can you explain how they are normally wired...

Does anyone know if Kydex can be bent 180 degrees into a hem? I googled it and everything came up with heat recommendations so I came up with bupkis. I've got a project and thinking of using it, but didn't want to buy a stack and find out that even if heated thoroughly, it won't allow for a 180...

Looking for a punch to make holes in 16 gauge sheet metal mostly but would love to get to 11 gauge if I could. Would prefer a way to mount to bench. Is Roper Whitney the best choice? Any thoughts on models? Are the grizzly copies any good?

New magnetic sheet metal brake coming this week and need to wire up the plug. It’s a 220v 12a machine. The cord is about 10ft short from the plug. Can I directly extend the cord by 10ft? If so, how should I do the junction? Box with wire nuts? Or just make buy an extension? Is it okay to...

Starting to design a sheet metal cart for storing 4x8 sheets of 20 gauge to 1/4” and trying to figure out how wide it needs to be to avoid tipping over. I’d like to go as narrow as I can that is safe. Thinking about using conveyor ball bearings and allowing one side bar to drop like a ramp to...

Anyone know if and when Baileigh has any spring sales? Or a retailer that discounts their products? I’m looking to get their 48” magnetic brake. They had them 25% off in October, but that deal is over.

Newbie question... i’m making a cube from 1” angle about 3’x4’ to hold a squirrel cage fan to make an air filter. Planning to notch the ends so they fit up nicely. What’s the best way to clamp this together for welding and keep the corners square? I have vise grips, c-clamps, pipe clamps...

I've used Edwards and Scotchman Iron Workers but don't have one. I'm looking to make hundreds of something made from steel rod that is 1/4" to 1/2", probably somewhere in the middle. So I need to cut to size, bend 90 and 45 degrees in 3 places. And then I need other rod that will **** up...

Anyone have experience with the 8” HF grinder buffer? I’ve read some reviews here of the 6”, but wondering about the 8”. Can you easily change the left grinder side to another buffer wheel? I have two bench grinders with grinding wheels and wire wheels, so don’t need another grinding wheel...

I'm building an air purifier for the shop to **** out plasma cutting/grinding dust from a squirrel cage fan and 220v motor that I salvaged. My plan is to make a box that it will sit in, and I'll have holes on each side with AC filters that I can change out. I have a variety of filters I...

I have small pebble chatahoochie on the front porch. It’s in good condition, but I hate the look and the feel of it on bare feet. Is there an epoxy or grout like covering that I could float over the chatahoochie to fill in the gaps and cover the pebbles? Preferably it would be a sand like...

Anyone know where I can source a hand wheel that I can attach to a Woodward fab bead roller? Checked farm stores, Craigslist and google for online stores and came up with nothing.

I lost access to a Jet 48” Box/finger brake when TechShop closed so I’m looking for one. I mainly work with 16 gauge or thinner. I have a press brake for thicker stuff. Craigslist has shown nothing, but in looking at what’s out there, many appear to be the same machine. Anyone known the...

Looking to replace T12 fixture in kitchen with LED recessed down lights and a set of pendants over island. In looking online, I’m confused as to if I need cans or not and what the wiring options are as some look like 12V. What’s the right approach for this? FWIW, the wife is into home...

Thought this was really interesting. http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a28502/rock-solid-history-of-concrete/

I could use your troubleshooting help before I call in the pros... We got a shiny new double oven two years ago to replace the old one and I installed it myself. Worked great. A year and a month later, just after warranty expired, it went out after running both ovens on high. Called out...