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This is going to be a real time demonstration of using the rust removal method outlined by beyond ballistics on YouTube. If your interested in this sort of thing check out minute of dangle on YouTube. They have a multi step process that I am going to follow. They dip back into the alkaline bath...

I recently found these and must add them to my post lotto purchase list. 25 year warranty to boot! https://www.dawntools.com.au/Vehicle-Car-Stands

So, here is a project I have been working on for awhile. It’s is a wood framed planishing hammer powered by an old electric rotary hammer. I have a zip gun type planishing hammer that is so obnoxiously loud it will literally clear a room. So in my mind I thought maybe a different solution was in...

So, too many years ago I bought a set of pipe cutter wheels with the intention of making an oil filter cutter. At the time, they were still a little on the pricey side. So, every time I looked in my junk drawer they were staring me in the face. Time for action lol. I made the body from 30mm...

A general question about Variac transformers. Here in Australia mostly all household wiring is 240 volts. I have a number of US voltage power tools and I have been using step down transformer that by itself has been working fine. I also have Harbor Freight electronic router speed control I...

Pretty well thought out system. It makes my head hurt a little figuring out how to size all those boxes to fit in the drawers. My “eclectic” collection of tools wouldn’t suit but still impressive.

I recently stumbled across this welding torch. Is anyone familiar with them? https://bluefeathertorch.com/

Hi all, In my self-isolation lockdown I think some of us may have some spare time on thier hands and I have a project for someone with a lathe that may be interested. Basically I need to make two planishing hammer tools to fit in a light demolition hammer. Anyone interested please PM me and...

Anybody rebuild their own? The individual batteries are available on eBay or Amazon and it looks like a basic rudimentary tab spot welder can be put together without too much trouble. I would buy replacement packs but they are no longer available and my cordless drill works just fine otherwise.

I bought a vintage Black and Decker electric hammer from the US. It uses 110V AC 60 Hz (or 110V DC) at 3.3 amps. We use 230 volts AC 50 Hz here in Australia. I have run it using an AC step down transformer and it seems to work fine like this. I would like to adjust or reduce the motor speed...

So I have one of these old electric hammers, which are really quite a nice tool. They have a funky tool bit though and it seems like an adapter to a .401 style air hammer would work nicely, wondering if anyone has a source?

Not sure exactly what this was used for (I know, it spins wheels), but it looks like someone here could use one. Postage to Australia would kill me...

After seeing some of the other vintage Skil tool restores from Bree Stephany, I deceided to have a go. I won this on ebay. B&D made similar tools in England back then, and appear to be similar quality to the US made ones. I think it might be from 1930s to 1940s vintage It works well, but it...

Interesting concept, what do you think about this? https://shapertools.com/

Hi All, My garage ceiling is galvanized steel, with a concrete floor above. Would like to paint it flat white to brighten it up. Seeing cars and trucks with peeling paint over galvanized steel, I would rather avoid the possibilty of peeling paint. Is there a special primer for this, or...

Hi All, Looking for one of these.... Thanks

Here is a shop stool for the workbench I recently made from construction lumber. Total height 27.75 inches (70.5 cm) Seat base diameter 11 inches (28 cm) Leg base diameter 13 inches (33 cm) Made with screws and a few kreg joints on the leg bracing. It is surprising stable and sturdy. The...

Here is a dust separator I put together because I was doing some drywall repairs in the house and I wanted to capture the dust. It probably gets about 99 percent of the drywall dust out. It will get 100 percent sawdust from the tablesaw. I think it would work pretty well in a blast cabinet too...

I wanted a place for my spray cans. I had this picture hanging in the shop and decided to make it into a cabinet. I bought some finished lumber at the big box store, cut it up like this. Put a channel in for pegboard, but I decided to leave it out, at least for now. I used Kreg joints...

Hi All, I recently picked up this set of tappet wrenches. Going by the numbers on them, there might be other sizes too. Looking for these to make a full set. Anyone have any spare wrenches for sale? I have 1/2, 5/8, 3/4 inch. Thanks Steve