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5 years ago or so I built a prototype stand for my HF Bauer portaband. Took about 20 minutes to build from wood scraps. Worked so well the prototype is still in use. What I have problems with is buying something at a high price that I can produce myself. Of course, time and convenience and...

Paid $50 for 1950s? Craftsman 6" on the classic pedestal stand about a year ago. Finally got around to replacing the knives and leveling them up for a project I'm working on. About a month ago I picked up for free the same model, probably from the '60s, but it is missing the fence lockdown knob...

Yeah, I thought of one of those (or similar), which is one reason for this inquiry. Does it make sense to have a slot for 1/4' bits with 135 deg tip, and another slot for 1/4" bits with 118 deg tip, and then separate out different flute styles? I reckon I need to know the purposes of each, but...

Just came into a load of drill bits from a local auction. I'm not sure if it would be useful to try and identify and sort them for specific purposes or to avoid using them on some stock. Backstory is that I won an online auction from a small sheet metal fab business. $25 for a 13 drawer MAC...

This MAC box is part of a local auction. I've searched and can only find one pic showing handles like these. Matco has an identical box with the roll formed pulls, but those are seemingly rare. There are many boxes with this drawer layout with regular riveted on pulls. I wonder if this was an...

Okay, more of a what is it? A skid, or sled for my Wheel Horse tractor snow/dozer blade. Made from a steel snow shovel -- more of the long, narrow snow pusher -- purchased at the local ReUse for $3. The reason for this is because my driveway was re-graveled by a guy who did not know how to...

My solid core, maple veneer top with a finish has soaked up every spill -- solvents, oils, thinners, cleaners, water, paints and stains, and more. I have two butcher block tops I plan on refinishing, but they won't be for general use. An old student formica work desk is my glue up and layout...

Looking to purchase new ramps for my newly refurbished trailer that I can also use separately for my new truck (would build a platform to run the ramps up to). Amazon has a huge array of 6000# (pair) 6' long ramps, all made in China, of course. Aside from one mention from PWC Customs in the...

Today's take from the local ReUse. Plomb #47 punch, needs a few seconds on the grinder to rid the mushroom, S-K # 34170 3/8 ratchet, unknown made in USA dykes (worn stamping). Grand total of $2.50.

"So my suggestion is to specifically NOT buy decent tools. And I wouldn’t buy much. I did an awful lot with a set of 3/8” sockets and some wrenches. I saved my money to buy more and was proud of my tools" This. When one of my sons was entering high school, he wanted a pro model baseball glove...

I think I missed your location, but local preferences may help you decide on red iron, galvanized pre-fab, or pole barn. As for building it yourself, you may need to reconsider. It is not the technical skill that may be challenge, but the shear size. Raising poles and trusses, climbing around...

No particular opinion on a drain for the garage, but we handle snow/rain with an old carpet. Also keeps the floor clean. Floor is dead flat as it is also a workshop.

Every now and then the blind squirrel finds an acorn. . . I'm the first guy to answer a FBM ad for free jointers. Answered, it is an acquaintance. He holds for me for a a day until I can get it. I take the 6", leave the 4". Craftsman, all works, similar to what I already have, but would take to...

Best, as in quality? Starrett spring loaded punch. Best, as in most used and most valuable for gettin' 'er done? My 30 yr old Porter Cable 4.5" angle grinder. Second on the list, Makita cordless impact driver. Game changer on construction and deconstruction efficiency and ease.

Knives, particularly folders, and furniture. Okay, so furniture is not exactly tools, but nothing gets ruined more in a household of kids than particle board, cheap veneer and melamine, toxic fabrics, degrading padding, and so forth.

I had three bedframes and used all the long pieces. These served to frame in the long sides and cover the ends of the deck boards at the front and back. Admittedly, I have yet to take off the wheels, repack the bearings, and inspect the brakes I will. . .at some point.

Not sure if refurbish or rebuild or repurpose. Pop up camper to utility trailer. We've had at least one recent build like this on GJ, so here is mine in short order. The pics are a bit out of order, but you can see the progress, which took about 8 mos. Pop up belonged to a neighbor, leaking...

If you look closely at this pic you will see a Skil corded drill, my first power tool purchased around 1978. I used it to drill through bed frame steel used as protective lips on my refurbished trailer (from pop up to utility). The bed frame steel is, of course, a pain, but it was free and this...

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