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Not really planning to do much hauling on the road. Mostly just around the house. Probably pull and dump with the tractor for now. Maybe later add a 12 volt hydraulic unit to dump with. I know that makes it not quite as versitle, but I'm trying to use material that I already have,(mostly), and I...

Decided to build my own dump trailer. I traded an old bandsaw for a 1 ton frame. Here are some pics of the build. Any comments are appreciated, good or bad. We have the frame bent and we're getting ready to put the hitch on. 1/2" plate welded to the front with 1/2" plate on top and bottom...

Just wondering about your thoughts on a good shop drill press. I would prefer a 2 speed and auto feed would be nice, but not necessary. I'm not sure what table size I need for general shop work or H.P requirements. I want a 110v or 220v no 3 ph. I may eventually put an x-y adjustable table on...

I've got a 4 x 6 Shop Fox saw. I've read the discussion on this saw being the same as Jet and Wilton or whoever, but this is not my beef. My saw will not keep the blade on. There is some slack in the bearing housing on the drive wheel that lets the pullley tilt some toward the idle pulley, but...

I'm building a two drum wood fired heater for my shop. I have two sections of pipe 20" in diameter and about 48" long I will use to hold the wood and capture the heat. I've seen several of these and have seen kits to build these, but have never done it myself. Anyone have some advice on what to...

We have direct tv and for an extra $5 a month we have a reciever in the shop. My dad got a new T.V so we now have a 30" for our visual pleasure and pioneer reciever and speakers left from a divorce. Total cost about $75000. Ha Ha. Anyway ours is nothing more than a tringle shelf in one corner...

Is anyony familier with the Grizzly line of tools?I've been looking at the G9729 lathe/mill combo. http://grizzly.com/products/Combo-Lathe-Mill/G9729

O.K Pics may be a problem. If I go Monday it may be a buy or no buy suitation since it's 90 miles from me. I wish I had more advice. Does anyone have some advice on what to buy or not buy. My budget is around $1500. I don't really know what I want to use it for. So far I only turned down pins...

I'm going to look at a Summit metal lathe. 12 x 30 or 36 he wasen't sure. I'm only starting to work with a lathe and don't know much about them. What would you expect to be worn? Which parts should I ask about? It is a 3 phase. How much do the converter's sell for to make it run on 220? Today is...

I've acquired a ring and pinion along with the housing for a Honda four wheeler. It just needs some bearings. I think I can make this work.

A few pics would be great. Mainly interested in how you mounted the gears and the "brake" mechanism. Tubing is great for a frame, but I already have some pipe left over from other projects. It'll be a little heavy, but should hold whatever I put on it. Also, neighbors won't ask to borrow it as much.

I'm going to build an engine stand at my shop and had the thought of welding a ring gear to the rotating part of the engine stand and building a bracket to hold the pinion and put a handle on it. Was thinking of mabey a lawn mower ring and pinion set or something small. Has anyone ever tried...

That's a thought I'll keep in mind.

Thanks, I didn't think of trailer air lines.

I've had one just like it for 16 years. I'd buy it all over again. Craftsman makes a great product for the weekend mechanic and yes they do make industrial boxes, but go in any shop and see what most mechanics have. Snap-On or Mac. In my opinion the box is worth the $150. It can be repainted if...

I would like to connect my hose reel to my shop air line with a quality hose without hose clamps. My local hardware store will make a line for me with a crimped connection on each end, but how would you screw that in. All I can think of is put a union in the line or put a quick disconnect at...

I can't believe the Kershaw Multi Tool has not been mentioned. I have had one for over 12 years and carry it with me whenever my pants are on. The blade is serreated and it is on the outside of the knife so it dosen't have to be opened up to use. It has a small hacksaw, which I've actually used...

Thanks for youreply. I thought about running a fan like you proposed and I may do just that, but I would like some way to get some heat to the back of the shop. The part where the heater will be has 16' celings,the rest has 8' ceilings. The drums I have were used for shipping rolls of steel...

First let me take this oppertunity to say hello. I found this site tonight and after searching through it have bookmarked it and will check it regularly, and mabey even have some info that will help someone oneday. My plans are to put wood heat in my shop. I've read through alot of the archives...