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It’s a hoss! Around 3000 lbs. I don’t think even I can break this thing. Sent from my iPad using Garage Journal

I put my 5 hp 80 gallon upright up in the loft of my shop. I’m pretty happy with the decision. Sent from my iPad using Garage Journal

Here’s my mill. Just bought it a few months ago. I have no idea what I’m doing, but I’m slowly learning. I do know that I’ll be installing a new DRO very soon. Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app

Here’s my new, safer stand in action. My thigh still hurts. Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app

It’s a garden variety HF 1000 lb stand. We’ve had everything from tractor engines to big block Mopars on it. Had a lot of close calls, but never got thumped until now. My new stand was delivered today, and I got it assembled tonight. Looks decent. I’m going to convert the old one like the...

Ok, that’s sweet! What was your worm gear from? Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app

I was working on Dad's model T engine / transmission last weekend and I made a big boo-boo. The load on the stand swung hard as I was in the process of rotating it and the rotating handle caught the inside of my left thigh as the load swung around. Nothing hit the floor because my thigh took...

Thanks. Mine is altered a bit from the original album cover. Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app

Cool. Howdy, neighbor! Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app

That’s too cool. Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app

Sorry for the delay in my reply. I’m down in SE KS, near Pittsburg. You’re welcome to stop by if you want to check out my lift. Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app

Ha! No. I just used it for a size comparison. Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app

Re: Show off your vintage or not so vintage lathe. Here’s my old 15 inch Leblond Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app

Re: Show off your vintage or not so vintage lathe. I just got this little beauty from a buddy today! Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app

I decided that I have too much stuff for my shop to hold, so I’ll be enclosing the 15’ lean to on the south side. Here’s where I’m at right now. I plan to move my mill, lathe, forge, band saw, bead blast cabinet and welding tools out there.

I scored this baby today for FREE!! Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

Local place called Forrest Building. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

My Bendpak 10,000lb lift has been great. I’ve lifted everything from a golf cart to a F-350. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

It’s been a while since I’ve posted any updates. Here’s some tools I brought back to the shop today. A Gorton 1-22 vertical mill and an old Leblond lathe. Now I need to figure out where to put them!

I store mine with aviation gas in the tank. it doesn't go bad, and it is ethanol free. We had tornadoes this week and our house was without power for a couple of days. i brought out my old coleman generator to cool the fridge back down. I hadn't used it for 1.5 years, but when I fired it up...