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    Mower making 'metal on metal' sounds....

    Sounds like the housing might have been clogged with grass and slightly bent. Disconnect the plug and place on side, make one complete revolution with the blade to see if it has good clearance. Remember to reconnect the plug when you go to start.lol
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    220V outlet question

    Same as above .I have one dedicated for the air compressor by front door .Welding is then done outside. I chose to wire my stationary table saw with 110 .If not The outlet is close enough if I go to 220 some day
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    converting a BBQ grill to natural gas

    LP needs a different orifice than natural gas .I think the natural gas has a bigger hole less pressure All I know is if I didn't change my modine to LP jets I would have burned the shop down in no time
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    Small hardware cabinet - wood

    http://benchmark.20m.com/plans/FrenchCleat.pdf
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    Antique Appliance Rebuilding - Cloth Covered Wire Source?

    Isn't 7 amps a lot for a small appliance? My table saw draws 13 when wired 110
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    A stripper in my Garage

    Outstanding work
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    Sliding compound mitre saw

    I agree with JayL . Some of my makitas are pushing 25 yrs old .BTW I would get a miter saw whether you are getting a table saw or not ,Some of those slicing mitre saws have stops that enable you to use the saw like a radial arm . I only use my table saw to rip wood
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    metal bender

    Handy little tool.I'm ordering the 6" one .
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    2 more for the collection....

    Ive lost track of the number pipe wrenches I have and I'm not a plumber.They range from 6" to 24"
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    Sliding compound mitre saw

    I have one of the above as well .It really depends on what you are going to cut (size).A stationary 10 in saw will not fully cut a ?x 6 unless you tilt the board ,and you can't tilt the board unless you remove the guard. I do most of my cutting with a 12 in dewalt compound slide saw .I use the...
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    Morgan Vise?

    If it looks like this fix it http://www.milwmal.com/v_swiv.htm
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    is it really worth it

    I cannot speak to that specific tool ,but I have never own a makita that I didn't like.
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    Shop vise

    ****! Now I know why I needed the better vice
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    Shop vise

    I think the square ones are the cheaper design .I know it was a square one that started this thread
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    Wrecking/pry bar recommendations

    Do they make a 36" fat max .That would be a good start .Depending on how much you are goingto use a bar.I find I use a wide variety of bars during demolition
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    Shop vise

    I looked all over , made phone calls and just could not justify the cost of a new or old WILTON,YOST or,COLUMBIAN, Even my retired father-in -law ,who was a machinist/millwright said I was nut s, So I went for my sentimental favorite ,one that was around before the big boxes .I bought a 6 in...
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    Shop vise

    "I have about 5 vises I need to unload but have been too lazy to get them up for sale." Well you have some one looking for a vise .What cha got?
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    Shop vise

    Last night I exploded a 4 in. Duracast vise tightening down on a frozen 5/8 nut and bolt. I need a new vise .I'm looking for recommendations. I looked into American vises and was shocked to see how expensive they are. If that's what I have to pay I will but first I'd like some input. tia...
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    Will all of tools be made in China ?

    I saw a bumper sticker in florida "Still have a job? Keep buying foreign!!".I was told by a friend of mine in the plumbing business that everything we buy under a grand will(or is )made in china Every elbow I bought when I put air in the garage had china stamped on it
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    Where to get flex hose from Air Compressor to air line

    can't you hard pipe it from the compressor to the lines?.If not go with the hydraulic lines
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