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I have a 22' x 22' or so attached garage. It's been mostly used as my shop since we moved in about 5 years ago, but now I'm moving most of my shop stuff to a rented 20' x 50' shop, so the garage will be reconfigured for parking the Long Haired General's car and other garage stuff. I have metal...

Just rented a 20' x 50' shop with 14' - 16' insulated ceilings. Owner doesn't mind if I install AC. My unit is the the middle of a row of 5 units, so the outdoor components will have to live out back. I won't be spending a lot of time there; mostly wrenching on weekends. However, the...

Removing a reluctant brake drum on my '69 Bronco Dana 30 and destroyed a Snap On dead blow ball peen hammer. This is the second that came apart on me so I'd like to get my $ back if possible. I've never returned any Snap On bits before so I not sure if this will be worth my time or not. Any...

So, I bought a fake Milwaukee M18 battery off eBay a few days ago. I didn't realize it was fake until after the fact. Since I know we've got a BUNCH of M18 users, and the legit batteries are very expensive, I suspect this would be a topic that would be helpful for lots of folks here. I'm...

Found this during a garage cleanup and I can't quite place it. It's marked from 0" to 5" at 1/2" intervals so I'm guessing it's some sort of depth gauge, but for the life of me, I can't recall what. Thanks in advance for any input! Scott

I've seen them before but I'm not sure what they're called or used for. Anyone have a clue? Cleaning up the garage and need to find a home for them.

My little sis likes to tackle basic woodworking projects, and she's indicated that she wants a router for Christmas. She said she wants something corded, but that's all I know. I also don't know if she wants a plunge or fixed base or one that does both, and I suspect she doesn't know either...

Just got 15 gallons of Crown PSC 1000 solvent for my parts washer; set me back $150, so I'd like for it to last for a while. Parts cleaner is the type pictured below. I see parts washer filter bags listed for about $60 each - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084VS7KV6/?tag=atomicindus08-20 the...

I'm selling my restored 1966 Fairlane convertible with a 428 and a 4 speed. Just retired from the Army after 26 years and need the funds to start a business. It's on that popular auction site with no reserve, item number 325800327787.

I'm in the market for a high quality drill press to replace the 1970's vintage Craftsman that's currently in my garage. It would be used periodically on automotive related projects -- mild steel, aluminum, etc. I ran across this Atlas 1060 for sale locally. Price is a bit high at $300, but I...

Selling my 1987 crew cab diesel dually 4x4 project truck. I have $17k invested in parts, but it's not complete. There are 25 videos on my YouTube channel (see link in signature), and for full details, head over to that popular auction site for a bunch of pictures and detailed description.

When reaming out automotive valve guides and using a piloted reamer in a hand drill, I have seen a flexible joint used to attach the reamer to the drill, allowing for straight holes even if the drill is not 100% aligned. What would this joint/chuck be called? My Google-fu is weak today...

I've been wanting to get set up to do valve jobs for a while and now I have a set of heads (Ford/International 7.3 IDI diesel) that needs a $400 valve job. For that price or just a bit more, I think I can purchase a valve seat grinding kit. What I don't know is whether all the main...

As the title indicates, I'm searching for a Lisle 59000 valve guide removal/replacement kit. Nothing against machine shops, I'd just like to get to the point where I can handle a lot of machining in my garage. Anyway, I think these have been discontinued for some time. I'm not seeing any on...

Fellas - I'm building a 7.3 IDI diesel for my crew cab dually project. I'm working on the valves and valve guides and I'm getting some strange results. I measured the valve guide ID with a split ball/small hole gauge and a mic (down to the tenth thousandth) and felt pretty good about my...

Box is not perfect - has some minor dings and wear - but overall very good condition. Drawers open and close as they should, rolls fine, etc. There were either 5,000 or 5,500 of these made. Unfortunately, it's missing the signs that went on the front of the box with 1994 and 1953 Corvettes. A...

I picked up a Magnaflux Y1 magnetic particle inspection tool (Y2 is the current model - https://www.magnaflux.com/NA/EN/Products/Magnetic-Particle-Inspection/Equipment/Y-2.htm) yesterday - lightly used - and I'd like to use it to inspect engine components (heads, block, rods, crank) for an...

Looking for some TIG welding advice - I have a 4x4 extension housing for a ZF-5 transmission that I'm rebuilding. It had a hairline crack so I took it to a local machine shop (Culpeper, VA) that was recommended to me to have it TIG welded inside and out. After I got it home, I gave it a good...

Fellas - I have an '87 F350 crew cab diesel dually project that I'm converting to 4WD, using a kit from Sky's Offroad Design. Before I welded their frame boxes in up front, I cleaned and painted the frame. In doing so, I noticed a small crack on the driver's side frame as seen in the pictures...

Newbie stick welder with a Forney 291 Easy Weld DC machine - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PPJ9V1C/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Need to weld some 1/4" brackets onto my F350 frame in order to mount leaf springs; the brackets will be bolted as well, so if the weld fails, it's not instant catastrophe...