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I am getting more into TIG welding, but don't have any money for a real TIG machine so I have been using a torch off a Harbor Freight AC/DC buzzbox. This works fine for the basic work I am doing but it would be nice to not have to leave the torch hot and turn the gas off by hand. My idea was...

So I traded some garage junk for a used tommy lift to go on my F250. It is an older model with the push/pull knob. I have tested the hydro and it rasies and lowers smoothly. Plan is to remove the hydro, fix the leaks and bad wiring, pressure wash/sandblast/acid etch it, replace the chains and...

I am working on drywalling my garage. It is a below-house garage, currently walls have unfaced insulation. As far as I know there is a barrier on the outside under the siding (built in 2001) Do I need to put up plastic as a vapor barrier before hanging the drywall. Note this is north georgia...

So I ended up with a ton more than I thought I was buying at an auction. Need to get rid of some stuff. All of these sockets (except the ones in the package) were run through an ultrasonic cleaner and inspected. Most are in like new condition, even the impact sockets don't have impact marks. I...

Trying to reorganize/relayout my garage. Has anyone found decently easy to use software or such to lay out where items go? Ideally I would like to put in garage and item dimensions and then be able to drag them around and see how they fit. 2d would be fine but 3d would rock. I could autocad...

Discovered this over the weekend. It works better than some parts washers I have used. I copied this from my blog. Ingredients: * 5 Gallon Bucket * 2+ Gallons Purple Power (or white lighting, simple green, etc) * 2 Gallons Water * Drill (Cordless is easiest and safest) *...

I picked up a chevy 350 for $100 to throw in the jeep. It ran when I got it, needed a good cleanup though. The project then got moved and sat outside for about 6 months. Started working on getting it back together a couple weeks ago. Plan was to clean/paint and replace the obvious gaskets...

Looking at the tooliday sale today http://tooliday.com/ at ~$6.75 each shipped it seems like a good deal, however I know vice grip went overseas a few years ago. Is there any way to tell them apart by model number or anything?

First a welding cart I finished last weekend. I wanted a way to have all my welding stuff easily accessible. Also my last cart had small wheels that would get stuck on a bit of sawdust, so I fixed that.

Was walking around northern and saw this tool cart. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200332047_200332047&issearch=38105 It was in a whole different league than the others they had, it was much larger, the slides seemed to be smooth, honestly it looked like a good deal. Anyone...

Got the garage plumbing finished up last night. None of the solder joints leak! But the HF orange FRL leaks from the entire filter cup seal. Lubricate the oring and it still pours air out. I am running the HF dessicant dryer which seems to not leak and be made decent. I need a filter regulator...

Anyone here run have a "dual use" shop? When I started building my tool collection it was mostly automotive and metal fab. Growing up I was always in my dads woodshop, and now that I am buying some basic woodworking tools for house projects I realize how much I miss it. Best way I can think of...

Recently the computer shop where I worked has been having inventory issues, most of our parts were in loosely organized boxes, no list of what was available, etc. We were going to purchase one of the large bin racks from costco, but it was discontinued. This left it between (in the budget range)...

I picked up a used cutmaster 38 from a guy that had used it on a personal CNC table. It hasn't got many hours on it and the gun is in perfect condition and it has the circle/line cutting kit, so far I really like it. Got a question about the tips though. It has the standard SL60 torch with a...

Ok, moving into the new shop at a friend house, not my own, but he is a good guy and is giving me a place to live and tinker cheap. I finally broke down and bought a compressor, a 60 gal 3.5hp from HF, it was around 305 on sale + 20% with a 1 year warranty add on. It has a single 1/2 npt...

I need to do the transmission and rear end fluid on my truck ('99 f-250, 6sp manual). However I have not so fond memories of spending way too much time under my jeeps with a hand pump and a crick in my neck pumping seemingly endless bottles of gear oil. I figured that if I can buy a proper pump...

How are enco's house brand measuring tools? I was looking at this set http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=22830946&PMAKA=MJ600-1000 as one to throw in the garage for everyone to use. I have a good mic and caliper and don't really like them being the everyday set. This is...

I thought it would be nice having a machining class to break the monotony of IT teachers who are hopelessly out of date but I swear it's getting painful to go to class. Everywhere I look there are broken and abused high dollar tools. Mititoyo calipers and mics that are bent, parts broken off...

Here's the story. I rent a house in Statesboro, GA, where I go to school. It gets very hot here, typically 95+ and high humidity. The house we rent has a 2 car garage, but do the the way it faces and the lack of a vent fan of any kind it gets hot very quick and is unbearable to be in during the...

I have a habit of buying whole tool boxes (carry around type) from pawn shops. If you can do a quick scan of what is in it you can determine if it is from someone who bought decent tools or not. You can get some good stuff in a $10-40 tool box. However it has left me with alot of sockets. My...