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So, I am most of the way through rebuilding my old workbench, pre-rebuild configuration shown in the picture. To this point, the rebuild has consisted primarily of new "short" stretchers to allow the bench to straddle the Handy B.O.B. Motorcycle Lift that is behind it in the picture. Along...

So, I'm looking at learning to weld. Yes, I know that MIG welding is the easiest to learn, and therefore, logically, TIG is more difficult to learn. What I would like to know is how difficult is TIG to learn? From my albeit limited reading, it sounds like one has to coordinate both hands and...

Okay, I've never used a floor jack. So I do not have a good sense of how much floor jack I should actually get. Vehicles to be lifted are a Nissan XTerra and a Ford F150. Two ton, 2.5, 3?

So, yesterday I was traipsing through the local equivalent to Craigslist when a grinder with 2 stands came up for $100. The pic was poor, and sideways, but I managed to zoom in enough to determine that it was a Baldor. I spotted the post 3 minutes after it was put up. An hour later, one of...

I now find myself the owner of three Craftsman Bench Grinders. A relatively recent (i.e. 21st century) Variable Speed 6" unit, a NOS 6" Blockhead, and a well used 1/2hp 7" Blockhead. Which would best be dedicated to buffing duty?

C.A.L. Ranch will have the Milwaukee 2691-22 combo kit on sale on Saturday, Nov 21st ONLY for 179.99, normal price is 229.99. The kit is $199 at Home Depot. C.A.L. Ranch is a farm/ranch store (similar to Intermountain Farmers, Tractor Supply, Farm & Fleet, etc) in the Intermountain West/Northwest.

One of these beasts, circa 1982, is going up for auction tomorrow morning. Location is central Utah. It's a 230/460v 3ph machine originally built on Federal contract. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205122766649906&set=pcb.1496127840714512&type=3&theater

So I've been looking at a lot of welding carts, both commercial and custom, and I'm at a loss... why do they have decent sized wheels in the "rear", and teeny little casters up front? Why not put decent (4" or more) casters in front? :dunno:

So, I got a quote to install a subpanel in my garage. The main panel is in the laundry room, which is between the garage and the main living quarters. The main panel is actually on the perpendicular wall adjacent to the door to the garage. I wanted to put the subpanel on the garage wall...

I'm planning on getting started with some welding. I know I'll need a welder (95% likely to get Miller 211), a helmet, some gloves. What else will I need? (part of the reason for the question is the $400 Miller "other stuff" rebate. I want to use it well.) What else will be really handy to...

http://www.bestmadeco.com/products/unfinished-hudson-bay-axe Based on the Council Tools Velvicut Hudson Bay Axe, this axe is as good or better than an equivalent Gransfors Bruks or Wetterlings. And at this price you'll save a good chunk of change.

REI will discount all the Leatherman Multitools that they carry by 25% during their 30th Anniversary Sale, which starts this Friday (5/15/2015) and runs until 5/25/2015. As an example, that means you'll be able to get a Leatherman Wave for $67.39 plus tax.

It's just hitting the various tool sites. Bosch is coming out with a new jobsite saw, the ReaXX, which is supposed to provide the safety functionality of the SawStop without damaging/destroying the blade. Bosch ReaXX Saw Preview This is likely to shake up the stationary power tool market...

The "large" (actually it's the middle size) of the DeWalt Tough System cases is available at Costco for 39.99. As of this posting, CPO Outlets has 'em for $60+, Amazon has 'em for $52.00 It is this unit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HNJPHO/?tag=atomicindus08-20 With DeWalt's online...

I've been busy the last two days moving stuff around my shop (reason to be revealed in another thread soon). When it came time to move Uncle Max, a 12" Mini-Max jointer/planer, I set up my HF 2ton Shop crane. Unfortunately, I came in from the long bed end, rather than the short bed, and...

DeWalt 20Max LiIon Compact Drill & Impact Driver Combo - With Toughbox - $199 @ HD I was in Home Depot today and they have a "special buy" on the DeWalt 20vMax (aka 18v) compact drill/driver and 1/4" impact driver kit. Normally the kit is $199, and it comes in the common DeWalt soft bag. This...

I recently acquired a Mini-Max FS30, a fine Italian 12" jointer/planer, that's currently on a completely inadequate mobile base. By "inadequate", I mean it's visibly flexing and has 2" (maybe 2.5") wheels, which makes it a major PITA to actually move the thing around. Before I go designing the...

So, I have a line on an Athol 624 1/2. Pic of one in this post in the VICES of GJ thread. The asking price is fairly high, but the vise looks to be in pretty good condition. The handle is slightly bent, but only on one side, and the handle slid easily. There is smidge of damage on the top...

In the process of disassembling my Wilton 645, I have encountered a metal pin that is keeping the main nut on. I haven't pulled the pin yet, as it looks to be soft and malleable. If I pull it and it can't be reused, what do I use as a replacement?

A couple weeks ago I ordered the Channellock CBR-8 Electricians plier set from National Tool Warehouse. During the online order, I initially went down the Paypal route, but changed my mind. Backing up and going down the credit card path, I didn't pay attention to the totals info, and "lost" my...