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Im setting up a paint booth and looking to see if anybody has reliable or useful info. Mainly, what type of filter should I be looking for? It will be used for just about everything, oil based, water based, rattle can, etc... The booth itself is setup with a large (36" duct/blade) 2hp motor...

I am drilling 2000 pocket holes that are 2" diameter x 5/8" deep into White Oak. Im using what is available at the moment which is a circa 1982 Taiwan 1/4hp tabletop drill press. You can imagine, its having a hard time keeping up. The motor will make a clicking noise and momentarily slow...

Hey there, so you may remember my post about tap & die issues on a tube clamping project - http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=339269 Well I have all the pieces now and the clamp is not pinching enough to properly lock the telescoping tube inside. What I am looking for is...

Got my Tri-camel alert, these went on sale about a month ago but I forgot to order in time. Who knows if the seller will ship? Both the 24" version and 48" version on sale. These are the water/dust proof, and the 48" is magnetic. 24" 36524 - $135 shipped normally $270...

I'm out of my league when it comes to electrical applications, looking for some help. We are hooking up a large exhaust fan, and need to size the appropriate motor for it. 32" cast iron 6 blade fan w/ 4" pulley Connected via a belt (60"?) 120 v / 20 amp breaker Everything sounds freely...

These guys have been pushing some pretty good deals lately. Like the title says, buy one get one 50% off. Details in the link...

Hitachi C12RSH 12" Sliding Dual Compound Miter Saw With Laser Marker Daily Deal Reconditioned Bigskytools is one of my favorite online retailers for power tools. They specialize in Hitachi tools mostly, but carry a few others. They do new, and grades of refurb'd. I have bought A and C...

Quick question: Im looking into if tapping a 1/4-28 hole to 1/4-20 would be OK? Application: Its a 1 1/4" OD pipe that I am applying a steel single split shaft collar onto, it will be acting as pinch clamp for telescoping pipes. I will be cutting a single split into the pipe, approx 1/8"...

Hi guys, looking for some advice. Im working on a project building stools that have a back to them. They will be a combination of wood and steel. My question: Is there a specific type of steel I should be spec'ing out for the back supports? I will be using primarily hot rolled carbon...

Have project where I might be doing 1500+ 2" flat bottom pocket holes. Need to find something better then my generic (and blown out) Asian made bit. Anybody have suggestions on where to look and any brands I may not already know about? I only need a 2" diameter bit. I have checked Ebay for...

Yup. Fricking laser beams. I priced out those Schaller red plastic parts bins, excellent product ive heard. But they ring in $100+/ drawer for me (34x22). I have 14 drawers...$. http://www.schallercorporation.com/plastic-boxes/ So I decided to build my own with the 55w Universal Laser I...

Milwaukee Taiwan made versions. Gasp! Yup, sold these on Ebay to help pay (most) of the cost of them.

Found these pretty interesting. Came in a bundle off Ebay with another set of branded vise grips. These have zero mfg markings, nothing at all that I can find. Has a huge locking range with the tongue & groove like adjustment. Build quality overall is not bad, perhaps a bit on the lighter...

Industrial design(ers) are responsible for most the innovations and designs you use everyday. Tools are no exception. Ergonomics, better performance, safety, etc... are all things a good designer is looking to improve on. Check out this angle grinder/ sander combo concept that made the notable...

After exhausting most of my sources I am here asking for some help. I would like to make my own set of jaws and handle for my vise restoration. I know KMscott makes a killer set of jaws, but id rather see if I cant build my own on a smaller budget. So I am looking at using CRS or better, not...

Hey there, im looking to stock up on smaller pop rivets and nut setter inserts. Any suggestions on quality brands and good places to buy? My equipment is rated for 3/32" to 3/16" rivets and 8-32 , 10-24, 10-32 , 1/4" -20 polynut My primary use will be in tube steel assembly.

I would like to start bending some DOM or HREW tubing in small diameters. _ Mostly for furniture and lighting applications, so its needs to be accurate and repeatable. _ Ideally able to do tight radius, 1" or so. _ Not totally sure what my range of material is, perhaps 3/8" x .049" to...

Very nice swivel, face locking casters, 900lbs capacity. Price is for two. You could likely convert these to full locking pin style. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094M229M/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Hey guys, looking for some info on this recent vise acquisition. Picked this up on the cheap, but its got some flaws. (I searched for "ID" vise thread, read a lot, but never found a answer. Did I miss a vise id'ing thread?) First, would you be kind enough to give me a guess at model/date...

I have these on my welding table, they are super nice high quality casters. (correction Albion brand) Not full locking, but do have a brake and swivel. At $22 each these are pretty dang nice. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094M1Y8W/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Says out of stock, not sure when they will...