Search results

Hello everyone, I discovered this tool and an old toolbox that I got at a recent Yardsale. At first I thought it was a masonry tool and then my buddy came over and said it’s some sort of carpentry tool. Any help would be appreciated thank you.

Looking to purchase an Accurate Tire Gauge. Any advice will be appreciated. Looking for a dial style- under $50.00 Thanks all - happy new year

Hi All, I'm looking for a set of ramps that will have the most clearance. I heard some ramps sold raise the front of the car 14 inches. I want drive up ramps that will allow me enough room under the front of the car. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X9YUW70/?tag=atomicindus08-20 What have you guys used these for? :):):):):):):):):)

Hi Guys , I have a seasonal vehicle & wanted to put down an indoor/outdoor carpet in the garage. Just to keep the concrete moisture down ( mostiure barrier). My question is, do you think that the excessive heat from the catalytic converters would ignite any type of mat/carpet? I thought nothing...

Hi All, I was talking to a buddy that is the go to guy when **** hits the fan. Last winter he came by & showed me his winter survival kit in his trunk. He has: JNC 660 Jump Pack Old 1960's Small Military folding Shovel/pick An aluminum shovel Heavy Duty Snow Broom Triangle...

Another question: I have a few oven racks from my old range. Any ideas to repurpose them?

Hi Guys, Need advice/ideas from you. I used my grinder & had an issue with a piece of metal that went behind my grinder & started to burn a hole in some plastic container. Have any of you built a barrier to go behind the grinder to prevent sparks/hot metal to shoot a distance? I figured maybe...

Guys, I needed a band saw a few times this past month for some metal work. I was wondering what you guys recommend for a DIY person? A bench model? Stand alone model? Or maybe a hand held bandsaw? Just looking for feedback. I don't plan on using it more than a dozen times a year. Thanks...

hey guys, I need some ideas. I have lots of metal scrap. Most is piled outside as far as the large pieces. I have three 5gallon buckets ful of metal brackets,rods,u-bolts,2 inch square stock,ect.... I need to store the "smalls" outside, but want them protected by the rain. any ideas? My...

A friend owes me money & wants to give me a Milwaukee handheld band saw. I have a sawzall & did not see a need for a bandsaw for what I do. Anyone find a bandsaw useful when they thought they would never need one?

Hey guys, I was in the shop friday late night & noticed my rag pile start smoking. At first I thought it was my eyes. It actually was smoking (very little ). I NEVER had this happen. I did some tractor/snowblower work & used the rags to wipe down the machines & clean up some 80w90. I...

Hi guys, I just started brazing with flux coated rods. My neighbor is 75 & said he uses bare rod & dips in flux. Is one better than the other? He uses solid copper from electrical 14/3 with flux. Can someone explain the procedure? Thanks :beer::beer:

Hello, Had a strange question about Oxy Acetylene tanks/gauge/. I just had a guy at the welding shop tell me that I should cover the top of the tanks with a cover/bag to keep debris out of the gauges. I never seen anyone cover them. Any thoughts? I was going to put a bag over the them if...

Hello, I bought a Hobart 250 Air Force Plasma cutter. It runs of a 20amp household outlet. I need to run it off a generator. I can't find any info what size generator will work. I emailed Hobart & have not heard back yet. I attached the link to the unit below. I figured someone on garage...

Morning All Looking for a 110v Plasma Cutter with a built in compressor. I have a budget of $500.00. I would be using it at home & maybe a dozen times a month. Any ideas??? Leaning to a Miller 250 or 12ic :dunno::dunno::dunno::dunno::dunno:

Hey guys, I was just sealing my driveway & was wondering what I can use the extra sealer for. Growing up my neighbor used it on his deck for his mower as a rust preventive. I'm sure the sealers changed since 1978. ANy ideas? I also had that neighbor use the sealer inside his wooden flower...

Evening, I need advice (again). I have a 8x8 snowmobile trailer (tilt aluminum) & wanted a way to pull yard tractors & snowblowers on it. SHould I use a come along system with a tow shackle/eyebolt or bolt a handwinch to the trailer? Just concerned that exposure to weather (snow & rain) will...

http://www.airtools.com/groups/tx1b-needle-chisel-scalers-strong-tx1bltns-tx1bltcs-needle-chisel-scalers-strong.html Just got on of these. Any idea when I should change the needles? They look ok, but no idea when to replace with this tool.

Hello All, I have run into a bit on an issue re: storage. I have at least 4 snowblowers that won't fit in my enclosed garage. I need to store them outside. I placed a coupe on plywood with trash bags covering the motor. I use the plywood as a barrier from the moist dirt/grass. Any other...