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I bought a 3 ton low profile jack from HF a couple weeks ago (my first floor jack). I was changing oil today and showing my 10 yr old son what to do. After we were done he was messing around with the jack (I wasn't paying attention to what he was doing) and he turned the handle...

I bought this craftsman 1/2 hp 1725rpm motor a few months back for $10. I had no use for it, and still don't, but for $10 I didn't want to pass it up. It works real well but not sure what to do with it. I was going to use it for a belt grinder but i figured the RPMs were to low any thoughts...

I've seen this done but wondering how big of a pain in the *** it would be to try this.

I plan on putting a 5/16" steel plate on one of my movable workbenches but that particular workbench is topped with two half inch layers of osb board. I used the osb for a little added height and because it was what I had laying around. Can I just adhere the steel plate to the osb or should I...

Maybe this has been asked but just curious what kind of grease I should use for a vise. I'm doing my first restoration on a Desmond Simplex No. 400 vise. Thanks all

Found this little bench grinder on CL for $15. It says Superior Tool Co. on the front. Came with a 1/4hp motor. It was made in USA but a google search has come up with little. Anyone know about this grinder? Having some problems uploading pics so I only have the one. Thanks!

I ask questions because I trust the opinions on this site. I'm just DIY guy, so don't always know what is best. Anyway, I need opinions on this floor jack. Its a low profile, 3 ton HF jack. Anyone have experience with this particular jack? Let me know. Also, I need jack stands and looking...

About a 45 min drive for me but wondering if this grinder and stand is worth the drive and $50. Supposedly runs real well. I'm actually more interested in the stand.

I bought this 10/12 Diamond Calk double ended wrench on CL a couple days ago for $25. I only see the 4/6 or 6/8 on ebay and usually for quite a bit of money so I was very happy to pick this up.

I bought this Craftsman drill press yesterday on CL and I am wondering how much tension should be on the belt?

I know this has been asked before but I didn't really get the answer I was looking for. This American Scale no 10 is on my local CL for $60 or best offer and the jaws are 3 3/4". I have a medium duty Columbian with 4" jaws but I would like to have a vise that is a little more heavy duty, but I...

Saw this on CL and the owner said it was his father in law's and he would get back to me Friday. Is this a prentiss? Description says 18" long and 8" high. This is the only pic in their ad.

I would like to try to do some electrolysis on some old rust Diamond Calk wrenches and a drill press table but I have never done it before. I've watched some videos on YouTube and I'm wondering what kind of battery charger I need to make it work and how dangerous is it? If I'm bringing up...

Found this on Craigslist for $40 but I can't find any information online. Anyone know anything about this Baldor? I bought this from a 78 yr old man who had two big sheds full of old tools. He made a comment that most everything was USA made stuff and that I am welcome to come back and look...

Found this on CL for $20. Owner says it is rusty and the chuck wobbles. I've never tried restoring anything like this. I'm not worried about the rust but not sure about the chuck being wobbly. I figure for $20 I would give it a shot. Is it worth the effort?

There is a hole that is pretty deep, and cracks, where the asphalt driveway meets our garage floor. We just moved in a few months ago and we have been working on the inside of the house mainly. We have money budgeted for a concrete apron for next year. What can I do to keep this hole from...

I bought this Baldor grinder on CL for $40. Its a 612. All i can find on the Internet is a 612e or 612r, so i think i did ok on the price but not positive. I must admit I don't know much about bench grinders. This is 1/3hp and I would like to put some wire wheels on it. Are the RPMs and HP...

Hey everyone, Came across this drill press on CL for $85. Is this a 150 model? The owner knew nothing about it, including model number, but said it works very well. Just wanted to get some opinions if this is worth the $85 or not. Please let me know if you see anything positive or negative...