Search results

I inherited a little Scout vise. I got it working, but the jaws were beat up and don't match up flush. They don't have removable plates, they are solid. Where/how/who would take it and make the jaws match up again? Obviously not me, but since it's inherited, I'd like to get it working.

Was trying to remove a torx head bolt form a differential on an 82 Cheorkee. The very first bolt I tried to remove and the tip of the torx socket broke off in the bolt, flush with the top. I tried to use picks to get it out, I tried to drill a small hole in it, but as you guessed, that didn't...

Has anyone installed a 545T auto on/off with dusk/daylight automotive system? I have some questions about the installation. I know "wire color" is not an indicator of function, BUT the only instructions I've found only refer to wire color. So there are some wires I'm not sure about how or...

I'm planning the steel work bench and need some insight. Top - 36" x 72" x 1" With this thickness top, I was thinking I could go with a 4" overhang of the top out past the support frame. The size fits in the corner of the shop where I have the room for it. Frame - 2" x 2" x 1/8" I am...

Ok, I'm going to catch some flak, but before you go off on me, I just spent 30 minutes using the search function trying to find a thread that talked about the best blades. I found some threads where someone mentioned a blade they use while discussing dry versus abrasive, but nothing in the way...

First I did a search on the different forums, but didn't find what I'm looking for. Maybe because it hasn't/can't be done. Here goes. I picked up a Craftsman 5 drawer work station, the one with the removable MDF top with trays under the top. It's in fairly good shape for what I wanted, but...

Thank you all for the help with my electrolysis tub. It works well. I want to do some nuts, bolts and washers in the bath. However, I need something to put small parts in. So what do you all use in your tub for small parts? Thanks.

I have read about using the 20% vinegar for rust removal. I am doing some bolts, nuts and washers that hold the bumper brackets together and don't know how long to leave them in the solution. Question: How do you know how long to leave stuff in? Thanks.

But it is new to me. Dad gave me another "fix it" project. He's 83, I'm 62 and you would think by now I'd know better. You see, I have NO knowledge about metal lathes! NONE! So here I am, hat in hand posting a few pictures as I start this trek. I have not even googled this little Atlas...

Finishing up the new shop and want to get a lift. I've been looking at lifts and I think I have narrowed it down to these two unless I learn something that changes my mind. Lift 1. Atlas PV-10P http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-PV-10P This one is a 10K lb lift, that weighs in at 1,875...

Took the vent window out of a 79 to re-chrome the steel. Now ready to put the glass back in the frame. I've never done it, so I am looking for some help. How do I put the glass back in? What "glue" and do I put it on the glass or in the frame? Thanks.

I was given a Bendpak 9000 two post lift. Most of the parts are there, but the guy had it sitting outside uncovered for several years. So the humidity in Houston has caused some rust to start up. I would have to replace many parts and repaint the whole thing for my new shop. Since I'm...

A PO used automotive paint on the grill of my Jeep. What product should I use to remove the paint without damaging the finish on the aluminum grill?

My 83 year old Dad came up with another vise for me to restore, a Reed #25. It looks like a nice vise but it was in the mud for some time (years). The main screw is working, but the head of the main screw is almost rusted through to the handle. I have not tried to remove the jaw pads, as I...

I picked up a new to me Econoline Blast Cabinet Model RA-42X24 yesterday. It has the vacuum with it, so seemed like a good acquisition. Replacing the HF bench top unit with something more substantial. I am looking for information on it. I found the Sandblasting.com website and have asked...

Ok, I've been running my 60 gallon 5 hp compressor on the shipping pallet for a couple of years. It tends to want to wander around a little. So I'm looking at vibration pads for "feet", found the ones at Grainger and was thinking of going with them. Anyone else have an idea that should be...

I keep reading lighting threads trying to figure out what I need in my shop, 36' x 40' with 12' ceilings, and I am confused. Right now I am planning on 4 rows of lights, with the "rows" going from left to right in the 36' width and then 5 fixtures in each row, running from front to back in...

Please delete

I came up with this little Wilton Scout. I started on it some time back and got back to it this weekend. Here is my question, see the jaws in the picture, They are so beat up that I don't know what to do for them. Did they originally have a jaw pad over the vise or did some knucklehead...

Ok, I've started using electrolysis as a rust killer and it works great. My questions is about the solution. I'm using 20 gallons of water with washging soda and I want to know if I need to dump it out after every use, or if I can use it multiple times over several months or if there is a...