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Enco has excellent deals on Kant Twist clamps right now and you get free shipping. Many are more than 50% off the next best price on the net, and they are actually significantly lower than ebay used prices. Here's a selection: (enco prices noted after applying codes, good to 6/19) SAVE20VIP...

I've decided it's time to upgrade to a decent dial indicator base. I plan on buying a NOGA, unless someone knows of a nice swiss model that can be had at ~NOGA prices. The question is, which model do you recommend? My only stipulation is that I want the fine adjustment to be on the base. It...

Wright 3/8" Drive Metric Sockets & Standard Hex Sockets: ??Why Missing Sizes? I was planning to finally buy Wright Standard Hex Sockets and Wright 6pt Metric sockets today. I have their standard sockets and love them. However, the only standard hex set I see offered is: Wright #305: 3/8" Dr...

I would like to put a obtuse angle bend (135° would work) into a piece of 1/4" or 5/16" thick x 7" wide mild steel plate. This is probably a piece of cake for you fab guys, but I've never seen anyone do it in a machine shop (we're currently limited to a little brake for sheet metal and a press...

I just received a new Armstrong #28-900 SAE 7-piece reversible ratcheting wrench set from Harry Epsteins. The edges of the open ends look a bit off to me, and so does some of the chrome around the open ends. Am I being overly critical, or what do you guys think? Every one of the wrenches has...

The 'office' side room & layout table in my workshop currently has no overhead lighting and is too dark. The space is leased, so I need to limit destruction/construction when installing new lighting -- a few screws/drywall anchors in the ceiling are fine, but wiring will be a cord running over...

OK guys, I need your expertise: I need a dedicated crimper to help me rewire machine tools during restorations. Everything I do is 8-16AWG copper stranded wire, and 90% is 12-14AWG. I've read about 12 threads on GJ, but having never used a 'real' crimper, I'm really not sure which style to look...

What is the correct way (if any) to make connections inside on/off switch boxes and power cords on machine tools? Does anyone know the codes for this, if any? I have seen factory wiring with open crimp connections, closed crimp connections, the ends of the wires bent into a 'J' with solder...

List of all Petersen Vise Grip Models? (or: existence of long & deep VG w/swivel pad) Does someone have or know of a list of all Petersen vise grip models? In particular, I'm wondering if they made a long model (such as the 18" or 24" models) in a deep variety with swivel pads. Irwin currently...

I have a few standard combination wrench sets that go up to 3/4", and it's time to expand to at least 1" and possibly 1 1/4." I want USA-made wrenches, SAE only, preferably with WrightGrip (or Armstrong or someone else's version of this). So, where are you getting them, and are you picking them...

I am looking for a 3/4 to 1.5 hp motor for a Max 16" disc grinder. An old (cast iron frame) motor would be great. I am looking for these spec's: RPM: 1700-1800 Shaft: 3/4". A larger shaft size might work, too. A motor with Frame 203 would be perfect. Single Phase (110 or 220v)

I need a new set of SAE combination wrenches to replace my main, go-to set. I would prefer to get ratcheting wrenches. I'd prefer USA or german-made, but I understand there aren't many choices. I'm looking at the Armstrong #25-667 10pc set. Has anyone used them & have comments on quality vs...

I just bought this Conntek 10/3 extension cord: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EVQL896/?tag=atomicindus08-20 It showed up with this large sign on it: I understand that lead is sometimes used to make the jacket more flexible (and cheaper), but having already had lead poisoning once, I'd...

I need a better toolbox to carry to jobs. Currently, nearly everything I want with me fits in a large boot/shoebox (the tools are for rebuilding machine tools). I would like a sturdy metal or high impact plastic, USA-made box with a handle. Bonus points if the latches are resistant to opening...

I'm going to have this Burr King media blasted and powder coated (everything except the motor and wheels). It is made entirely of aluminum castings except for the sheet metal belt guard. I have never had anything powder coated before, and I have some questions: 1. How should I do masking for...

I just saw this: http://www.kahntools.com/ linked to on the Burr King Mfg page. I have no affiliation, but apparently they are a USA-Made only industrial supply. Has anyone used them?

I just picked up a basically NOS FXKP6 extension, and I have a really stupid question. I've never seen an FXKP-series before, but it has a square-shaped retainer ball. The ball does not seem to want to depress in order to allow a socket to be fitted, but I don't see a release button like in the...

Has anyone tried Dico Nyalox synthetic wire wheels? Apparently, they are made of some sort of synthetic "wires" coated in abrasive. Here's what I'm talking about: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004YYD2/?tag=atomicindus08-20 I love wire wheels for surface prep, but they do leave scratches and...

I'm finishing up a full resto on this Burr King 760, and I'd like to give it a hammerite/hammered/wrinkled green paint job. The machine is all aluminum. I want to get a nice, really durable finish. I had good luck with industrial enamel before, but I've never tried a wrinkle/textured finish...

Hi GJ'ers I just started a complete rebuild of a Burr King 760 belt grinder. Apparently, the previous owner let a rather large piece of angle iron fall onto the motor's capacitor cover, giving it one big dent and another smaller one (I've been through the motor and it's otherwise fine). The...