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I really don't pay much attention to facebook ads but a home depot one caught my eye. Two Ridgid R4514 10" table saw with stand for 699$, 350$ each & in store they are 549$. Seems like a good deal for a decent saw but I don't need two but may get them & sell one. If anyone close need one we...

After using the ryobi 3x18 cordless belt sander for a couple years it was time to step up to something better, hopefully. It seems only dewalt amd metabo make a 3x21 and since I'm in deep with dewalt it made sense to get one. Out of the box it has a very comfortable feel, on the quiet side...

I really don't need one, but I have some trees to take down that would be nice to mill into lumber. Some hardwoods for new kitchen cabinets, pine to reside the shop, build new shop, shed. I probably need my head examined but there are worse things to do. Who here has one or could recommend one...

Having a few properties to maintain has its challenges, but also requires the purchase of tools and equipment. So I'm looking for a good quality dump trailer, one that won't tear up the grass, hold up to a yard of material. Hydraulic dump would be nice, fully dumps out, using a 10 cu ft one now...

I bought this saw years ago, probably cut over 1k 6x6s with it. This is one of those tools that probably will not go cordless, it's heavy enough. If you want clean cuts in 6" timber this is the tool. It's a little rough looking but after I'm done with the current project it'll get cleaned up...

Something I've been meaning to make for awhile, a portable trailer brake tester powered by a dewalt battery. Easy enough with the parts readily available on Amazon. Set up with 7 way and 4 way plus a couple terminals for easy power access. Just have to add a couple in line fuses and neaten up...

Couldn't pass up the Bauer 1/2" belt sander for 29$, it actually feels pretty solid and has good power, but not cordless. Then looking at the dewalt dcm200b cordless it has variable speed which is always nice to have. So I ordered the dewalt off Amazon and while there I couldn't help checking...

Okay who has had good luck sharpening twist bits? I have tried a few different bit sharpners and they just don't cut like new. I have piles of old bits, most if not all are usa made waiting to be sharpened. I keep saving them and replace with new so I think it's time to dump them, even though it...

Just thought I would update how the dewalt tough system is actually holding up under jobsite and harsh road conditions. I built this racking system for my van back in 2020, I have added more boxes to get better organized and make it easier to carry what I need. The foldable brackets have held up...

Well I've decided to get a drum sander and leaning towards the PM2244, had some good reviews. I also like the idea of a double drum that would save some time but limited in width. Looking for some good feedback and experience, pros and cons of each. I like the wide belt sanders but really can't...

So grizzly has a new drill press with a reeves drive. And to make it even better the reeves drive has a low and high speed. Me personally I love a reeves drive, I have two pm1150s and a pm and they all work great when clean and serviced. I would definitely by this DP if I was in the market for...

I'm picking up material at a local supplier and I see a few dusty old adjustable wrenches hanging on the wall. If course I had to look, found one 15" Williams made in USA, it was the last one. I had no choice but to buy it, it had been there for years, probably way overpriced but I couldn't...

I just replaced all the bearings and installed an mt 2 quill in a powermatic 1150 drill press. It's was getting sloppy and I found an mt2 quill on ebay. Ended up getting a shars keyless chuck off Amazon and was surprised it came with a calibration certificate, wether it's bs or not the chuck...

One thing I hate about having a house upstate, everything gets dirty. Thinking of adding a wash bay, maybe start with a portable shelter and gravel. I would like to add a chassis wash and hard piping in a hw pressure washer. Temp heat from a diesel heater and mount some gable end fans. I...

I like having all the machines on mobile bases, my home garage is tight. So I'm really liking these shop fox D2057A mobile bases, well made and easy to set up and adjust. I really like how heavy duty the casters are, I hate cheap casters, would like it better if they were all swivel. I think...

I needed a few more battery tenders as a couple died, while shopping I found these from Schumacher. I liked they are 2 amp and were a little cheaper than the one amp tenders. Found them at home depot in a two pack, figured I would give them a try, cables are compatible with the battery tender...

So this old Prentiss model 50 was in a garage of a house we bought. It's in ok shape except the corner of the slide is broken. Otherwise the handle, screw and jaws are in good shape, just needs to be refinished. I really don't need it but I hate to toss it, I love that it says made in new york...

Of all the battery sizes I think 5amp seems to be the sweet spot for hand held tools. Doesn't matter what brand, I see most guys always go for 5amp, myself included. What works best for you guys?

Seems like most shops here are for the guys and my wife is great about it. She is very into crafting and making stuff and has been working out of an extra bedroom. Like us she has more stuff than room and needs to expand. As she never asks for anything, it was time to set her up in a...

As an old habit i always add some sea foam and marvel mystery oil in every 5 gal can of fuel. 5 Oz of each at fill up and using sea foam also works as a fuel stabilizer. Is this overkill? Necessary? I don't think there is a down side other than cost plus I try to always use ethanol free fuel...