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I find that sad mate. I had fairly regular visits to Windsor as a teenager in the 60's. Of course, we had to cross the river into Detroit, now didn't we? Always struck me as a fascinating city. Good to hear you can keep your sense of humour. That's an important thing. Take care of yourself...

Mate, listen, I don't know if you noticed or not, and I don't want to alarm you, but there's a very strange animal on your steps. Are the rats wearing collars in Detroit now? :lol_hitti Jim

RL, This may not be something you wish to hear as it could just complicate things....But! Many years ago I had the privledge of working with a very talented interior designer. She taught me many things but one keeps coming into my head whilst reading these latest posts. Regarding colour on walls...

RL, I can't help myself. That photo just looks SO good with the tools in the same colour as the wall. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Thank you for that airbuff. Interesting history. Used to be Crescent-Niagra. I wonder if they had a factory there and maybe on the Canadian side. Could explain my memories of them in Canada. Anyway, in a nutshell, I gather they were once an across the board good quality manufacturer, but that...

No offence taken. That's exactly where I saw them, and exactly why I'm asking. I didn't mention Bunnings because it would mean nothing to the majority of people here. But....I have vague memories of the brand from a long time ago in Canada. It was almost a household name. Somehow, I still have...

Not sure if this is the right place to ask so if not, moderators please move. May I ask where Crescent brand handtools fit into the scale of things over there? Cheap handyman rubbish? Comparable to Snap-On? or somewhere in between? The reason why I'm asking is that they are starting to appear...

Amen to that brother.:thumbup:

Bill, My real name is Jim, and I’ve been lurking on this thread from the start. You’ve taken me on a trip that I find I cannot get off. I'll still be here at the finish. I promise you that. I can’t pretend to think I have any real first hand knowledge of what you’ve been through or are going...

I've often found that's just enough reason to give something a go.:thumbup:

I have to be careful with terminology. Not 100% certain what you guys call it. But, a quick, neat fix would be what we call Builders Bog. A two part epoxy putty. Once dry you can drill it, chisel it, sand it and paint it. You could have it looking brand new again. If security is an issue, the...

And that Bill, is probably one of the simplest and yet detailed summary of the considerations to make when dimensioning a workbench I have read anywhere. I reckon you've just about covered everything.:thumbup:

Same here, but I think it needs the gold as in your avatar to set it off.

By literal definition, "Art Deco" means the use of art to decorate. By accepted usage, that "Art" took the form of common, everyday items that most accepted as a utilitarian necessity in a home. Common things like light switches, windows and doors became a canvas for the creative craftsman to...

Thank you for an honest answer. It greatly helps me to make a decision on my own flooring. I can believe that price. Some years ago I installed them as a wardrobe door. (Strange use for them I realise :o) and was pleasantly surprised at how little they cost. They're not actually mirrors from...

Hi carhunter. I'm a newb here and I'm from Australia. Don't be too down on your dirt floor. You may well learn to love it. I've lived most of my life in a large city here in Oz. Roughly 1 1/2 times the size of Chicago to give you some kind of reference. About 15 years ago my wife, 5 kids and...

BTW...I too LOVE the mirrors. What a great idea.

Chuck, may I ask something? What kind of work do you do in this particular shop? Did you find yourself doing anything special whilst working to try and protect the floor?

A fantastic result Thomas. I look forward to the next installment. Cheers Jim

Thank you for taking the time to explain that all to me. I have enough info now to start researching. I'd love to think I would be as careful and considerate of the floor as I know Thomas will be, but I know my own shortcomings better than anyone else. So I'm always better off being honest with...