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I own a lot of torque wrenches and torque limiting screw drivers. All are Snapon and wera (torque limiting screw drivers). I’ve been very happy with them. I don’t mind spending the $ for quality tools. I also own a Park beam style that I only use for setting the clutch on Shimano bike...

Looking for a transmission / tear down table for tearing down various small machine gear boxes, etc but primarily for use with suspension components. Will most likely mount a vise or two to it. I know Eastwood makes one, as done Snapon and a bunch of others. Ideally looking for something...

Last summer I found a deal on a Wilton 3C that I couldn't pass up. It was pretty beat when I found it, but I ended up getting it for free after I sold the Anvil and Welding table that I bought it with. Paid $500 for the whole set and made that all back and then sum when I sold the other items...

A friend of mine is interested in building a modest home in Sedona. Wanted to see if anyone here had any recommendations for builders in the area. Thanks.

Has anyone had much luck with those DIY copper / nickle/ chrome platting kits? Given the quote I got locally for doing all of the small knobs/ etc on my lathe, I think it may be my only viable option. I feel like they gave me a go away price not wanting to do it as they are booked out months. I...

I got one of those little benzomatic units with mapp gas and oxygen. For small things it’s kinda ok, but seems a bit under powered and I’m always having issues with it having a consistent flame especially when the tiny tanks get below 50%. So thinking of investing in an Oxy-Acetylene set up...

I’ve machined some ball detents before I need to do some more. Curious If there is a standard design formula for how much of the ball to leave exposed? Ie when drilling from back what size of drill in relation to ball size to use?

I’m looking for a fun mechanical project to do with my 6 year old son. He’s really into anything with wheels, loves to mountian bike with me and he’s starting to learn a bit to work on his bike. I’m just looking for something a bit more to teach him about mechanics maybe a little wiring etc...

Trying to find a Tr8-2 double start tap for a bearing press project I’m workin on. I was able to find a single start tap in that trapezoid thread but no double start. Otherwise anyone have a good source for single start TR8-2 trapezoid threaded rod? I’m stuck with having to use an 8mm screw...

I use a lot of soft jaws and various shaft clamps when working on bike suspension and seat posts, etc. The problem is none of them stay in place in the vise jaws, even with magnets. Plus I always have to take the copper jaw covers off to use them. Many times when you are using the shaft...

I need to replace the blower on my carrier furnace. It had a GE 5KCP39GGV567DS Blower motor. I thought I had found a genuine OEM replacement on Amazon, but what I received was some sketchy no-name Chinese knock off. So question is, would one of these be a better option? Centry motor or...

I've had quite a few people send me some DM's and ask if I would start a garage thread, so here it is. A bit of background. I am an engineer by schooling, but a photographer by trade. In fact I have never used my engineering degree as I have worked in the Action Sports industry for the last 25...

Any one got a good recommendation for a source for Chrome plated screws? I need a bunch of socket head screws, mostly ¼-20 in a bunch of different lengths. Best I have found so far is $2 and change per bolt from Bolt Depot.

I have an upcoming prototyping project where I’m going to need to make at least 12, identical 180 degree bends with a 4” radius in ¾” .125 wall steel tubing. Chances are I’ll need to do this multiple times. Any good recommendations for a tube bender? Ideally something with the capability to...

My dad gave me an old ball pien hammer and said it was my grandfathers. Cleaning it up I noticed it was Stamped USVC. Any idea what USVC was?

I am working on converting my lathe's M/G from 3 Phase to Single Phase. I am in need of selecting a 300Uf, 450VAC run capacitor for it. Can someone explain to me the difference between these three capacitors and what one is better for this application? 450VAC 300Uf run cap for $18.99 440VAC...

Well my Milwaukee ½" mid-torque impact wrench decided to let the smoke out of it after my 4 year old accidentally knocked it off of the work bench (small price to pay for the pleasure of him helping on projects). So I need to replace it. I'm debating on getting the high-torque version this...

In the past I have used brake cleaner for its obvious use, but also as a degreaser for parts that I cant fully clean with a standard degreaser and brush. Despite always using it outside and always wearing gloves, I seem to have developed a sensitivity to it. Now any time I use it, within a...

Hey guys, I have quite a few spools of various sizes of wire that I have been keeping on a shelf, but thats gotten to the point where its not very efficient or convenient. Plus its a ******** mess. You guys have any recommendations or ideas for storing them in a much more compact / efficient...

I need to order some good quality fluid dispenser bottles. I had a few different version of Vibratight self seal their own lids on, and when I went to remove the\ lids they shattered.