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Guys Ive been kicking around the idea of getting a stick welder to add to my arsenal (just a hobart handler 140 mig currently) and Id like to know this: what scenarios or processes would I be forfeiting by buying a cheaper AC only lincoln? Mainly Id be using the stick on 1/8" and 1/4" mild...

Guys Im replacing the floors in my 1950 cadillac. Making the panels from scratch and it has come out pretty good. The problem is that the car was undercoated years and years ago (maybe factory) and certain areas smoke like hell when I go to weld there, not to mention the fear of it catching...

Guys I was given an old air compressor that was rusty and the bottom valve blew out when I was trying to drain condensation. I dont trust it and its time for a bigger one. Heres what Im looking for: Vertical Oiled (from what I read, oiless dont last as long?) Run on standard outlet (I can do...

I was given an old compressor - nothing terribly old - I would guestimate 15-20 years perhaps? I could find out for sure. Anyhow - it works great, however I notice a sticker basically showing the importance of draining condensation because a rusted tank can explode. This is a 3 hp 12 gallon...

Got my first patch panel made from scratch. Its not fully welded yet but Im proud. Some areas are lap jointed because it was too hard to get an EXACT fit.

My HF stock blade on my horizontal band saw snapped after maybe 20-30 cuts. It also somewhat often jumps off the wheels despite my trying to dial it in. Love the saw otherwise. If it keeps acting up though I'll return it before the 30 day and get a JET. Anyhow, I need a new blade. HD doesnt...

I need to build a stand for my woodward fab bead roller. It has two pre-drilled and tapped holes. Luckily I had a bolt off another piece of equipment that fits it. With my calipers, the shaft measures .36. The head is SAE 9/16, and looks to be coarse threaded. Do I just buy a 9/16 bolt at...

Picked up the 7 amp 4.5" Milwaukee $59 angle grinder at HD today. My HF one kicked the bucket lastnight - even after replacing the brushes. This is just a secondary lighter duty grinder for me. I have a heavier metabo that I like, but a lightweight one is nice for smaller duty. The milwaukee...

I have a hobart handler 140. Angle iron miter joint that I beveled and did two tacks I could rip apart with my hands. It also doesnt penetrate - more like hot glue on the surface. Machine is at suggested setting. I left no gap. Suggestions?

Needed to cut down a small tree, and Id have other uses for it, so I bought a reciprocating saw from HD. Milwaukee's were all bulky and a little heavy. Came down to the Makita (11 amp) and DeWalt (12 amp). Both 99 bucks. Ultimately I chose DeWalt because of the feel in the hand. Makita came...

I just picked one up - (the red one for $260) and I have to say I'm really pleased. Yes it has its Harbor Freight cheesy aspects (like the stand) but I've got to say I'm quite happy. Its going to need some more dialing in overall and to get the tracking 100% but the clamping system is sturdy...

Anyone got one? Im thinking of picking one up to make my floor pans out of 18 gauge. http://m.summitracing.com/parts/hck-wfbr6?seid=srese1&gclid=CJ-IibKA-McCFQmnaQodYrsCuA

It took me about 3 evenings after work to get this S.O.B. out. It won several battles....but I won the war!!!

I compared the 1/4" impact driver models of milwaukee, makita, metabo, hilti, craftsman and dewalt. I have the most experience with the craftsman C3 which I own, and my father in law's makita. According to everything on paper, my craftsman is more powerful than the makita - 1600 vs 1420 in lb...

I recently purchased and owned for a month an Evolution metal cutting chop saw. 14" blade. I really needed this saw to complete a coffee table I was fabbing up out of 1.5" angle iron. What irked me most, among other problems, was that the fence could only be adjusted for a 45 degree cut in...

Saved this from the dump. Came from a rarely used ceiling exhaust fan. Not sure what I'll use it for. Ideas?

Ive been needing a metal chop saw for a while now and home depot has the evolution one (usually $300) now on sale online for $200. What do you guys think?

Ive owned my Hobart Handler 140 for about 7 months now and I feel I'm wanting to step up into a 220v machine. The hobart has been a great machine, no real complaints for what it is. What I'm looking to do is buy "the last MIG I'll ever need" type machine (I have a feeling I'll eat those words...

Watching that show "Holmes makes it right" and it looks like all tools they use are Hilti brand. Im sure theyre getting paid to use them or a deal of sorts. I have never seen or used the brand before. Thoughts?

Im hoping in the future to buy a millermatic 212 MIG (roughly $1800). But I have seen a few 3 in 1 machines in the lower 1k range. They do TIG, MIG and stick. What do you guys think about those types? Are they garbage?