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You guys have pretty much summed it up. I've priced out blue and I just can't justify that cost. I'm not a commercial operation. Bill

Yeah, that's where I'm ending up. I could land the Eastwood here for about $110 cheaper than everlast but warranty, if needed, would be a nightmare. Not worth the difference in cost. I'm going to call everlast on Monday. Cheers

No. Partly because you have to buy things separately to get the complete kit (e.g., torch, pedal) and just generally more expensive. Also not the same features or as good reviews (although hard to be sure on quality, they could both be from the same Chinese plant). Bill

I'm s fan of blue as well; my mig is a miller. But I'm not sure I will use the tig as much and Eastwood hits the price point with good reviews. Warranty can be a very different beast up here. In the USA, I understand you just call Stanlry and they'll send you a new tool. In Canada, you pay to...

I'm thinking of buying a TIG welder from Eastwood and having it shipped to Canada. To the Canadians on here, any experience buying large items from Eastwood? Issues to be aware of? Customs? Warranty issues? Thanks in advance, Bill

My sister picked this up for me at a fleamarket; never used and still in the original box. I'm more of a vintage motorcycle guy but she knew I would like this. I can now "East-Drink and Smoke in Comfort" in my car. Neat to have on the shelf in the shop. Bill

Quote: I have that Craftsman top box too! I've switched the narrow tall drawer to a pair of half drawers. MikeF, That's a great switch. That single drawer does result in wasted space. Wish I'd done that. Bill

ok. I'll play. Meet "Frankenbox". I considered buying a new toolbox for quite a while. I admit some of the 60 to 70 inch ones are pretty nice. But I'm really attached to the Craftsman top box I bought when I was a mechanic's apprentice in '93. It has a sticker from every place I have ever...

Worked on the muffler for the Honda. Drilled the baffle and made the outlet, complete with spark arrestor. Almost ready to fire it up. Cheers, Bill

Made a breather can with baffle for the custom xl250. Starting to get there. Cheers,

Not in the garage, because there’s too many projects in it, so outside in the snow. Replaced the radiator in my truck which started leaking this week. You think it would go when it’s hot out, not when it’s -15 (Celsius). Oh well, truck is ten years old and owes me nothing. Cheers,

Busy day yesterday and not all in garage (but in and out tools): - wired an outlet up on it’s own circuit for my wife’s autoclave (she’s a nurse) - on my way out of furnace room, flicked the switch on the sump pump and discovered it was dead. Replaced sump pump. - pulled grille out of Sierra to...

Quick thinking ISB and I'm glad everyone is unhurt. My wife and lived on the wet coast for about 10 years (3 on a boat) and I well remember some nasty winter wind storms. At least no one is hurt, though it is a bummer to lose the canopy. Bill

got tired of wrestling with the top cap and retainer on forks, so made this tool to hold the cap down. Works like a charm; made disassembly and reassembly a breeze. Cheers, Bill

My photos didn't seem to work so I thought I'd try again. Not sure why, they seemed to preview ok. Bill

Spent yesterday putting the cases on the KZ750. It's coming along nicely but decided to put it aside for a bit to work on my Voyageur as I want it ready to go as soon as the snow melts. And I need to replace the fork seals (one is leaking) and tend to a few other maintenance items. I knew...

Haven't posted in a while due to work and Xmas. Hope everyone had a good holiday and is looking forward to the New Year. Finally got back in the shop yesterday and today. Heater running nearly full time to keep up with the temps (-28 C this morning). Finished assembling engine minus side covers...

Finished cleaning parts for my 750 rebuild. I still have polishing to do on the side cases but the mechanical bits are ready to be put back together. Just some of the parts: Let the assembly begin. Hope everyone else had a good day. Had the Shadow out this morning but will soon be...

You'd think so but it could snow any time here. Could be 20 tomorrow and -5 and snow three days later. I hope not though. Bill

Pulled the snow blower out and checked the oil (already changed but I couldn't help myself. It might have all leaked out you know), added gas (I drain it in the spring) and fired it up, checked all the controls and everything is working. Depressing task and we are having a warm October, but it...