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10-4.....that’s why I’m asking. Taking baby steps to get this right!

I was gifted a piece of 1/2” Blanchard ground plate that I’m going to make into a welding table. I’m considering drilling and tapping a grid of threaded holes in it. For those of you who have done this , how did it work out for you in practice? Practical or not.? I’m wondering about weld goobers...

Festool Rotex 150. Awesome sander, especially in the Rotex mode. Very impressive dust collection also. Pricey but no regrets here.

Here's my collection of JH Williams Agrippa clamps. It's the full range that they offered, 4",5",6",8",10",12",15",& 18". It all started when I found the 6" in a local antique shop for $5. The 18" is a monster. I have duplicates on some of them and they are for display only......it was a fun...

Added a screenshot for those not on Etsy.

Just spotted this on Etsy......thought it was pretty awesome. https://www.etsy.com/listing/487819354/engravers-jewelers-vise Rich

I have the Festool ETS 125EQ random orbit sander. Great machine, quiet, no excess vibration, and performs well. I have also used the 125 and 150 Rotex. We have the 150 at work and I have been using it a lot lately in the cabinet shop. The aggressive mode can do some serious stock removal. It's...

How about something from here: https://billboardtarps.com/all-products/ For a curtain system. New or recycled billboard vinyl in a wide assortment of thicknesses. Pricing seems pretty reasonable. My son and I had talked about using this product for his paint booth, but just ended up with...

Here's mine.Asorted car badges and dealer emblems. Secured with magnets or double stick tape. Rich

Here's a little guy I picked up at the local Flea yesterday: A no name mini vise that someone had grafted/brazed to a 3" dia slug of solid copper. 1 5/16" wide jaws, works smoothly. For $12 he had to come home with me. I'll be leaving the patina as is on this one. Rich

Well done Thundermug...

Nicest snips I have used. I have a set for the shop and one for the work tool bag. I highly recommend. Rich

Platonic, Thanks much for all your work on this thread and the lighting layout thread.Lot's of great info to absorb. I'm going to try the Maxlight/James combo in my woodworking shop. I'm still waffling over the Cree LS4 for my other shop as esthetics/appearance is more important there. The price...

If you mean construction type portable lighting check out these: http://probuiltlighting.com/wobblelight/ Hands down the best job site lighting I've used. I have the 85 watt fluorescent and the 175 watt metal halide.Both provide excellent lighting....the only downside is if the MH gets turned...

The Reed 414 resto is complete. I was pleased to find that underneath the rust and crustiness, this vise was pristine and in excellent mechanical condition. I found what I assume is the date of manufacture stamp on the dynamic slide: 10-35. Pretty amazing condition for an 80 year old vise. I...

I snagged this Reed 414 off of CL for $25 recently. Although rusty and crusty, it is in very good condition. The swivel jaw broke loose with some gentle tapping and pivots freely with no catching. The jaws are very clean. Handle and pivot lock handle are nice and straight with a few nicks and...

This is a tiny detail but well worth it. Make sure you put a light or two in the attic. You might think you will never be up there again but I guarantee you will someday. As a remodel Contractor I have been in way too many dark attics, fumbling around with a trouble light or flashlight....but...

Nice looking rig...well done. How much burn time are you going to get with that size tank?

Nermal, I use a piece of 4" PVC, capped on one end for my electrolysis tank for long items. Works like a charm.... Rich

I built a grinder stand for a customer using one of the disc blades for the base. It's very stable. I also put one of those rubber tree rings under the base which does an awesome job of damping out vibrations and made it quieter. Rich