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Like a place to get a case to house a 6" dial caliper, 1 inch micrometer, 6" Starrett steel scale(s) and maybe a small machinists square. Something like a case a decent dial caliper would come in only blank uncut foam so I can make my own custom compartments. Metal or plastic, don't think I...

Am I nuts or is this a reasonable idea? Have the Bosch 4100-09 table saw and the right side of the table opens for wide ripping. I was thinking of making a top to fit in the gap between the main table and extension for a router mounting to use the fence and miter. The top would be about 13...

At the risk of stirring a hornets nest hear me out please. I need to remove a LOT of material dado style, Router didn't work well for me. I don't need furniture quality bottom or precision width. Lap joints for 2x8 PT lumber x 32 cuts. My table saw (Bosch 4001-09) will only take 1/2" stacked...

looking at these two portable table saws. Need the portable and the small storage footprint. Anybody have hands on with both or either? They seem fairly close in features with the Bosch having a considerably larger table with a rear and left side support available but only a 1 year warranty...

Years ago used to be really common now the offerings new are kinda rare/sparse. Prices on CL seem pretty low for older Craftsman that look to be well made. Looking at maybe picking one up for some lap joints on 2x8's. Need to do 16 of them and doing it with a skil saw doesn't sound very fun...

I have a garage that is a metal framed canvas covered temporary structure so about ZERO R value. 2 car garage sized Cover-It brand with partition wood ends and sliding doors each end. I live in the peoples republic of taxachuesetts so a permanent structure with a variance was too much effort if...

My garage has (4) 64" W x 84"H barn type sliding doors about 5 years old and rotting badly at the bottom. I need to rebuild them. They are NOT in contact with ground/dirt but are close above it. 2 of the doors, on one end, are over concrete and show more rot than the 2 doors, at the other end...

Finally some pics of my new toolbox and tools. I added some magnetic labels. This is my 30+ year collection as a homeowner getting tools as I need them for projects. Not a bad collection for a shade tree mechanic. Here is the full width drawer loaded with my collection of sockets. Missing a...

I have a torch head I use with MAP gas that doesn't light the gas any longer. Is it repairable or do I need to buy another? Let me down on a front wheel bearing project yesterday :mad: I have a plumbing repair coming up and need a reliable heat source. :thumbup: edit: Bernzomatic 4000

Sorry, no pics had to hurry to finish because other things were waiting in line for my attention. I bought 2 stainless steel work bench surfaces on 12/13. One 6 foot X 2 foot and an 8 foot X 2 foot. Part numbers 00914962000 and 00914966000. Saved a lot off list price. $196.30 saved on a...

I have some old irons and tips I inherited from my Dads tools. He was an AT&T inside service guy for years. I have working 25, 30 and 50 watt but could use something larger. These tips pictured don't have an iron. Is it worth finding an iron or get something new and chuck these? The threads the...

Is the harbor Freight 6" Swivel Vice something I will regret? Would like a somewhat large vice but don't have hundreds in my budget for it. Homeowner use in unheated sometimes damp location.

I am looking for a stainless work surface but NOT the whole bench, just the top. I have a suitable work bench with plywood top just want to add on top of what I have with a stainless steel surface. Taking the bench somewhere seems impractical and I can't do it myself. Ideally it would be a 3/4...

Just arrived yesterday was my 42 inch with two side cabinets making it 72 inches wide. Shipping was a bit of a pain. Local carrier took a week to go the last 40 miles.. Made it in 3 days from Canada to Chicago to local carrier and then it sat for a week (not cool). manufacturer took 5 days to...

Homeowner use, not a professional who has tried the old fashioned stone method without good results. Anyone tried this Associated with Drill Dr which worked well for me. Any other "fool" proof suggestions?

Considering this for my garage. Homeowner use maybe once or twice a month in a poorly weather controlled space. This roughly what my budget can tolerate right now. Open to alternate suggestions under $200 http://www.astrotools.com/default.aspx?toolsnum=3689&

You guys have been awesome in my tool box search so here I go again with another question. Looking to fill out some of my hand tools. Pliers, screwdrivers etc. I know the best is Snap-on from reading here but out of my price range except for perhaps ebay deals which I will look for. Sears...

Pretty much decided on Montezuma 56 inch combo. Comes in two styles or drawer counts of 18 and 21 drawers. The difference is in the top box drawer layout. I am not a professional wrench turner. Just a wanna-be shade tree mechanic needing a good storage solution. For home storage use which would...

Hello, good forum with knowledgeable people. Enjoyed reading so far. Looking for my first big tool box. Reading here (mostly) I have it narrowed down to a Menards Masterforce 56" wide or the Montezuma 56" wide from strictlytoolboxes dot com. Can someone describe the relative differences...