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Can someone identify what this is for me? I acquired a pair of them with a salvaged Workmate. A search for Workmate accessories failed to identify.

First, congratulations on the upgrade! Also, thank you for your concern for members privacy with regard to tap-a-talk. There are a lot of threads I like to follow and my normal habit is to click on the most recent page and scroll down from there. On some threads, the most recent page will take...

I am in the process of unfencing. The kubota is doing a nice job of pulling posts with the concrete attached to the bottom. Unfortunately, I have a few posts that rotted or broke off leaving nothing to wrap a chain around. What is the best way to get the concrete remnant out of the ground...

I purchased 2 pairs of Hoveround MPV5 motors for the oldfart cart that I built. My controller gave an error code indicating a short in the motor. When I tested the motors with a meter, only one of the 4 motors shows a resistance across the main windings. Presumably this means that 3 of the...

I have read others commenting over the years on the difficulty of drilling bed frame material. I have always found it more difficult than other metal to drill. However, I have had good luck with 2 techniques. With a cordless drill, I drill thru with about a 3/32 bit and then step up 1 or 2...

I picked this up at a local estate sale on Saturday for $20. It appears to be complete and in the original box. I have been unable (with Googles help) to find any information about years made, content list, original price. Anyone have any info? Anyone have any experience using this?

My next project is to build a router table. I have in my mind that I need to acquire a piece of formica about 2' by 3' or a piece of formica laminated plywood that size to use as the top of the table. I can find 4' by 8' pieces (much $) but can't bring myself to spend that much due to the amount...

I recently built a wall bracket for storing bar clamps that I am quite happy with. The acquisition of some new tools has me wanting to free up some drawer space and my C-clamps seem like they should go onto a wall rack. Anyone come up with a design that stores multiple sizes of C-clamps in a...

Can someone educate me on an issue? I always thought a diode only allowed current flow in one direction, thus had a positive and a negative end. I thought LED lights were a version of a diode. So, I have a bunch of Malibu landscape lights around the property running from Malibu...

In June 2010, after much research on this forum, I installed RaceDeck in the garage attached to my house. This garage is about 20 by 21 feet, with a storage "L" off one end that is about 6 by 14. Due to size and the fact that I have a separate detached shop, this space is only used for my daily...

When I built my shop a number of years ago, I installed a bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower and a water heater closet to the left of the bathroom. My thinking was that I wanted a place to use the bathroom and wash my hands without running to the detached house. I also thought that if I ever...

Years ago, I bought some of these vinyl/latex sleeves designed to go over the little 4 watt light bulbs used in Malibu landscape lights. I need about a dozen more of each color. Unfortunately, I have always called them "Malibu condoms" and, for obvious reasons, cannot locate them under that...

I discovered my daughter wanted to work at her office standing up. She had jury-rigged something using L-brackets and a filing cabinet, but Dad thought he could upscale her environment. So, I put the old-fart cart on hold and came up with the following. This is the top of the desk. It is...

I have one of those red blast cabinets (like many of you) I picked up used off Craig's List. I use it a lot and can't seem to live without it, but have always been frustrated with the visibility issues. I run a swirl pot and vacuum to take care of dust issues. I have disposable vinyl over the...

For Sale: 1 Craftsman top toolbox locks (key 3012) and 4 Craftsman middle/bottom toolbox locks (key 308,3030,8064,181). All are in excellent condition. Each includes at least 2 keys (some have 3). $7 each or $32 for all 5. Use to replace defective locks or maybe to match up your locks. You pay...

I have enjoyed going to swap meets and determined I needed something to haul purchases in. My design criteria were - sized to go through 30" door, steerable front wheels, pullable, low center of gravity, and some mechanism to stabilize large items (like signs). I'll let the photos speak for what...

Has anyone here designed their own old fart cart - otherwise known as mobility carts? I see these motorized chairs in use in assisted living facilities and have seen them at swap meets. Would like to do one myself. What did you use for powertrain? Source for motor, transmission, etc?

I rarely get the opportunity to find any really good garage sales. On CL, I saw an add for a man-cave sale and went to check it out. 4 siblings and spouses in town from NY to help 86 year old dad downsize. He was retired from running a machine shop and selling tools on the side. Had many nice...

A recent home shop accident has me thinking that I should have some of my shop tools plugged into a foot switch that requires pressure on it for the tool to be on - specifically buffer/wire wheel. It occurs to me that one foot switch device would suffice as I only use one tool at a time. Does...

On the way home from volunteer work Wednesday, I decided to stop at the local Hbitat store. Came across this cabinet. Alas, I had absolutely no place to put it in my shop without major surgery. But, I called a friend and he said he could use it, which is where this picture was taken. There is a...