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So I just put the Seville Classic workbench together. Here is the unboxing. Screw inserts into the top that will hold it down to the supports. All of them where drilled to a depth of .8" to .9" Here are the supports laying on the top. A shot of the threaded inserts through the...

I'm looking for an older drill press. Anyone have info on this manufacturer or model? http://boulder.craigslist.org/tls/3995048829.html Guardian Power Heavy Duty Drill Press, Model # FDM-58-5S, 5/8" chuck, 1/2 hp, Spindle JT. No. 3. Good shape, very heavy, stands over 6ft. tall. $110

Bit Holders: ¼” drive bits, looking for holders I have way too many little ¼” bits. From sets of nut drivers to the universal #2 phillips, flats, torx….etc. Currently, I have them in several drawers of a Stack-On multi drawer unit. I’d like to get some bit holders and organize them for...

I know this is very personal and will depend on application. I’d like to hear from the group on what the best size was for them and why they chose that size. Of course I am looking at the Wilton 1745, 1755, or 1765. I’m leaning on going with the 1765 only to error on the too big side. My...

I was going to get a Cman Pro, but since they seem to be sold out, I started to look for vises on Craigs List and Ebay. Here are two wiltons that need some work. Are they worth it with the resto that would be needed. $99 for a 1745. Needs jaws and swivel base kit. $150 for a 1765. Needs...

I have this vise. Unused and given to me as a gift. http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-5-in-bench-vise/p-00951855000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2#reviewsWrap Wondering if I should sell it and get this one...

Anyone have any experience with this HF compressor? http://www.harborfreight.com/2-horsepower-29-gal-150-cast-iron-vertical-air-compressor-68127-8026.html The 29 gal. tank on this air compressor gives the boost you need to properly operate your pneumatic tools and equipment! This air...

I love the looks of the Vaughan and Estwing leather handled hammers. However, they feel a little slick in the hand. I wondered if anyone has done any modification to handles to decrease the slickness. First thought was to just rough the surface with some sand paper, but thought it might look...

Ok, there are tons of new tapes on the market. Stanley, Dewalt, Komelon, Lufkin, Milwaukee. Plus, all that get's talked about are 25' + tapes with 10' + standoff. Those are good and all, but I find myself using a tape that is 25' about once in 50 uses. Normally I am under 12'. Honestly, 90%...

I just installed a new water outlet in the garage and wanted to see what everyone was using for a nozzle. Are there any really good ones out there?

Ok, I would like to buy my son a hammer that he will have for the rest of his life. If possible I'd like it to be a hammer that can do just about anything he will need. Of course not including the dead blow stuff or soft face stuff. During high school I bought myself a E3-16S. The rip claw...

Ok, so a new 1.75" maple butcher block top is coming shortly in the form of a new Seville Workbench. What is the best way to mount a vise? Does everyone just use large washers with lock washers and then the nut? Nylocks? Locktite? Or, should I just use a 1"x1/8" bar stock between two of the...

What is everyone using for soft jaws? I have seen poly, alum,...etc? Do you own several different sets to match the application?

Ok, I am going to paint the garage. I have a thread about Gloss, Semi-gloss...etc on GJ, but this question is different. The garage only has drywall up and the most basic of tape jobs. I plan on lightly sanding the big globs, but that is it. Do I have to do any type of base coat, or can I...

Does anyone make new metal signs for conversion or tap charts? Saw this one posted on here somewhere and thought some thing like this would be great for the shop.

Ok, there is a fantastic thread here about what is on your walls. This lead me to investigate French Cleat Systems. I stumbled upon this site that has tons of ideas for the Garage and a couple are on French Cleat Walls. With this idea floating around in my head, I figured I’d come to source...

Ok, I always want to buy whatever seems to have the most post, withing a price range. However, when I looked at the shop vacs, they just seem huge. I am looking at the Craftsman XPS line. When I put the 16 gallon unit on the floor, I could not believe how big it was. So now I'm looking at...

So I plan on painting my walls soon. I was going to use an exterior latex. But what I was wondering is what level of gloss everyone is using? Satin, Semi-gloss....etc? Plus, I was just going to use straight white.

Ok, I am looking at outfitting my garage with the whole Seville Ultra Heavy Duty Garage system from Sam's Club and ordering what Sam's doesn't carry directly from Seville. I really don't want to get into a debate about something else being better or if Costco is better than Sam's. I just want...

Ok, I was quite set on the Rigid shop vacs. See this thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=193242 Now I see that Craftsman has a new XSP line. I like the on board storage and price. Looking at model 12007. Anyone have any experience with these...