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Been a while since I've had some time in the shop. Today I put a coat of rust paint on the cart for my bike tools. While that was drying I patched a hole in the firewall of the Triumph. It is halfway done here, still need to finish welding it up. Got to play with my newest tool, a CP...

Your best bet is going used - GH metals has been shut down and (unless you feel like going solo with their stuff) won't be making the Beach brand. http://www.globalauctionguide.com/ontario-auctions/online-only-former-assets-of-g-h-metals-s-297514.html carcajou, your best options for spare...

Here's a tour of my top chest, a Proto J542719-12RD-D (presumed, based on measurements and drawer count) Up top we have safety equipment. The lid usually stays open, so I want this to be easy to grab. Top level drawers contain files, punches, and drill bits. Nut Drivers...

I really like it, but it's a good fit in my very small shop (27" wide, 18" deep, 19" tall). I'll take some photos of the setup today and post to my shop thread. I'm curious to know if the old ITB branded International toolbox use pulls that can take a label - I have an old MBC-made box that...

The new boxes sold by Home Depot look like they are made by SPG International: http://www.spginternational.com/ - some are made in Canada, others overseas. The box in the Home Depot photo has a Canadian flag sticker. It's hard to see because it's gray instead of red. I'm not sure if SPG...

Seems I'm a bit late on this thread, but I think there are a few important points: One, chop "woodworking" off the title. Can you teach? In my experiences, there are at least three different learning methods: by being told, by seeing how it's done, and by doing it. These aren't exclusive...

11mm is pretty small for a 1/2" drive socket. It's much more common in 3/8" or 1/4" drive. If you're ok with a slightly different socket, Gray's got a listing for a 12 point, 1/2" drive, 11mm socket...

I wear a North half mask with a backpack adapter. Just got new filters that will handle organic vapors, acids, fertilizers, etc, and have the P100 filter for particulates. The backpack puts the filters over my shoulders so I can use them with my welding mask or face shield. I like that the...

I have been researching insulation for my tiny shop. I have been flopping back and forth between insulating the roof (to keep attic storage handy) and the ceiling (to simplify the setup, and to heat a smaller volume). If your shop has a vented roof, I would consider ceiling insulation. If...

Thanks Dennis! Your build thread was one of the things that hooked me on Garage Journal. I do plan on insulating / drywalling (eventually) but first, electricity. I'm also having a mental battle with the skylight and ceiling setup - I would like to keep some attic storage but would also like...

Got the bike tool cart all welded up. I'll give it a coat of paint and a shelf for the bottom, and it will be a good home for all my bicycle tools.

Bump!

I sold these sets on eBay a while ago: The 1/4" has the "tools that have earned the right to wear the name" slogan on the case. It had the spinner/extension handle and a full set of -V- sockets. This other set was an -EE- with nothing spectacular. I replaced a few mismatched sockets...

On my Vulcan roll cab, the MBC stamp is down on the front left corner, right above the wheel. The slides look very similar to mine on this Williams box, with a rivet retaining a leaf spring retainer.

I've got a Craftsman set, a Starrett set (that's seen better days) and a Union Rule co combination square. The Craftsman set is a bit odd, the manufacturer code is D J (Mitutoyo) but it's also stamped Made in USA...! The Starrett rule is stamped "L. S. S. Co".

I don't mark tools I buy (although I will buy used tools with markings). If I re-handle something with a turned handle, the handle I make will have three rings on it.

Bump! I don't need this many 1/2" wrenches.

Been working on the cart for the bike tools. The bottom shelf is done and I'm working on the top shelf now. Picked up some small square tubing to use for the legs. It's good to get some practice welding thin metal, most of this project is crappy bed frame steel, some is thin angle that was a...

Depending on how badly it's rusted, I would use either evapo-rust or mechanical methods (sander, wire wheel) to clean that up. Electrolysis works great to remove rust but takes a lot of time. It's perfectly adequate for small jobs like hand tools but could take weeks or months to remove all...

I had also been dealing with Landon. Great guy. I had emailed him to sort out what I wanted and had called once to try to pay (via credit card). He said the paperwork wasn't ready, so I left it at that. That was late October. I did email back a few times but never tried calling again. I do...