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My dad has an old english Record vise. At least 50 years old. It has a quick release mechanism but no swivel base! This vise has only recently started to fail us. The former owner beat it up. My dad has been beating on it since the late seventies. It's the best vise that i have used. Very...

Sometimes simple solutions are the best..

I can vouch for the compac version. HF are fine for hobbyists and also for the money.

If you build cars a lathe is an absolute must.. I have used it to make centering rings for when using wheels with a too big hub diameter. For making a custom serpentine system for when you dont have the correct brackets. Press on test-fit bearing hubs, spacers for crank pulleys and about a...

Lathe

I **** again.. Look what I've scored super cheap As new Gedore tool cart. Purchased from guy whose company had closed and he brought home this among other things from work when laid off. 160 dollars The nice thing about it is it doesnt take up any space when folded down. It uses a spring...

So the open box series isnt made in germany anymore?

4 post lift would be very foolish. A 2 post would be better. Far better. The 4 post lift is only better than a 2 post in very few ways. Like one or 2 i can think of.

Use a broom and sweep it out when it gets in! It's free. It's easy. It's simple. This is not rocket science.

As a mechanic having been in your shoes, my advice is slowly but surely to start working towards a different career. 10 years as a tech/mechanic is more than enough to net you a job elsewhere in a different sector. During those years acquire new knowledge as you go. Not "just" in automotive. But...

Leaving the drivetrain out during painting gives the painter better access to paint the enginecompartment etc. I've built many cars. I really cant see what the big deal is. It is not like that installing a drivetrain scratches the paint. Unless you're clumsy and dont know what you're doing.

Hej René.. Fedt sted du har.

Very nice:)

In scandinavia the shop provides the tools for the mechanics.. At big places each mechanic has a basic set of tools, and a source in the shop for when they need something additional. Works well. I work in a 2 car shop, 2 mechanics. We dont have tool carts and definitely no tool boxes. We have...

Exactly.. Torx only works on small stuff. On cars they are an absolute nightmare!

epoxy.. hands down!

Torx.. depending on usage. With philps i tend to chase the best screwdriver for each screw depending on wear and tear of the screw and driver. VW likes to use them for caliber bolts i have noticed.. Not ideal when they start to rust and collect dirt. In other words: Torx are good in small...

Congratulations:)

Wants and needs..

Good table for a small'ish vise and some casters to move around.