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Have a chance to buy an older vertical mill, think it’s an Enco. I’ve never used one before but love fabricating. I have a drill press, TIG, MIG, etc. What kind of things do you make with yours? Can letters be cut? Without CNC is it limited? Any insight to vertical mills?

Thanks Jswain. I was thinking about a fan the other day. I have it outside in a enclosure that's well ventilated. I would have to pull a neutral line out to it to add a 110 VAC fan and maybe put a switch inside the garage. I also thought of adding a small light bulb tied into the pressure...

Thanks for the suggestions. Will start shopping around. I'm sure the motor will only get worse as our temps are heading for 100 here in southern AZ!

Yes sir, Tool Tyrant, and had to be dual-belted also. Will have to do it again going to a 1750 rpm!

I have a box store CH 80 gallon compressor that's 10+ YO. I use it pretty hard sand blasting and running air tools so it goes into a continuous run mode often. I replaced the pump 4 years ago with an Eaton double stage after the stock CH locked up. Now the motor is giving me problems; blew a...

I continue to get hummers in my garage when the doors are open. My ceiling height is 17' with skylights, so they just want to fly up. To get them out, I'll hang a feeder on the roll-up door and try to entice them out. Works most of the time, except for last weekend. Got 2 in first thing in...

Thanks SK! Used to sell your tools; great stuff!

So, bought a Blair spot weld cutter for some body work. First spot weld OK, second one broke the teeth on the bit. Turned the bit over to use other side and that lasted only one spot weld. Went back to regular drill bits and finished up the job. What the heck did I do wrong with the Blair...

I've had over 100' of 3/4" and 1/2" PEX in my garage for airlines over 4 years now with no problems. I keep 125 psi on the main line and regulate it at the hose reels and connection points. I run my system hard sandblasting and powder coating, but I also added an intercooler and air dryer to...

Looking at a used Bendpak 12K 2-post lift that was made in 2005 and used daily in a shop. The one bad thing is it has the base plate which I can see as a tripping hazard and for wheeled/caster items. Would you be adverse to buying a used lift that was used like this?

Basically, it's welding like ****. I had to do some flux core welding and when I switched back to solid, it sputtered and spit. Put the configuration back to flux core welding with solid wire and the it will produce a weld, but still not getting that true sizzling sound. The wire will get a...

So, let's revisit these welders. My Hobart 140 has taken a dump. Any long term reviews? Detoursusa?

What does lime do for a septic?

First off, this is not a bad post regarding Eaton compressors; they've been great at trying to help fix this problem. I bought Eaton's 5HP dual stage pump that I put on top of an 80 gallon tank; it's almost 2 years old. I have a inter-cooler, water separator and electric air dryer connected in...

Thanks. Had already checked there.

Delta miter saw model 36-075

I'll get it to you later when I get home.

Love that I had my garage floor saw cut for control joints vs. troweled, but one complaint is the edges of saw cuts chipping from stuff getting rolled over them like metal casters, etc. I tried a tube of SikaFlex from Lowes, but with only a 1/4" width, I couldn't get the tip deep enough to fill...

Just gotta vent some frustrations on our throw away society..... I have an older, well functioning Delta miter saw that has a broken saw blade safety cover; manufacturer says "No longer supported". So I use it as is, chance getting cut, or spend $$ for a new one? Come on!!! My Dewalt 1/2"...

Lots of interesting responses to my original post. I am in Tucson, AZ, so selection of different types of woods is limited at best. We don't get the oaks and different hardwoods others get around the country. I used non-PT lumber as HD didn't have the size I needed for my trailer in PT. I...