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SolidEdge has a 2D freeware program that uses the same general conventions as AutoCad, SmartSketch, and the like. I use it for everything like that. https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/plmapp/education/solid-edge/en_us/free-software/free-2d-cad We use the full SolidEdge 3D software at work...

I only have 1 friend who I allow to work unattended in my shop. He has been thoroughly checked out on using the lift, and if he breaks anything I know he's good for it. I've tried to let him use my tools, but he has his favorites and always brings his own and mostly uses those. A few other...

I've had a 3 in 1 for years. The threading ability of this machine (Grizzly G4015) was severely inadequate from the beginning, and the capacity for milling was almost useless. I eventually took the milling head off of it entirely, and bought a RongFu clone (the same Enco as TerryH). Those are...

I used Rodda when I painted my house 10 years ago. 2 coats. Still looks fine today.

We used to put up a 2x4 vertically at each gable end, running up the outside wall and up far enough to support the end truss on each end. Then put a couple of 2x4s across the top, to hold the spacing. That should suffice until you can get sheathing on, unless it gets REALLY windy.

Nope. Lots of water between me and there. I don't go to Seattle anymore. My daughter used to live there, but moved to northern Idaho last year. I'm SO glad she got out of that cesspool...

Stumbled on GJ while looking for information on putting a heater in my shop. I am a machinist by trade, and my favorite activities out in my shop are various metal fab projects, and working on cars. I do all my own vehicle maintenance and repair. I also have a '66 Jeep CJ5 in the middle of a...