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Oh, I thought you were dialing in on the flats.

I'm new to machining, just curious what you'll put in your tailstock that will have your new tool rotating to dial in on it? Other than rotating centers aren't most things held static?

Wow, I would have gone nuts for a fort like that when I was a kid! I was constanly building forts with my friends! Great job

You can also look at Tom's Techniques; knowledgeable guy, and willing to make videos as a specific response to emailed questions. Has links to a lot of good pages too.

I built a somewhat similar stand a couple years ago, and put a drain-grate in it last year (Build thread) At the moment I just slide it around when I need too which works fine, but I've been thinking of castors that I can raise and lower.

Hard to tell on my phone, is that a rigid Panhead, Greenbikemike?

Sorry to hear that, Jd. I'll be sure to give my maniacs lots of love tonight, sounds like you had a great friend there.

Another great job, Jon! I've started collecting materials in the hopes of building a solid tandem axle trailer before I start buying machinery. Luckily at my last shop (I'm an apprentice machinist) we got a new machine on a large-footprint steel pallet that I cut into 4 pieces and brought home...

The girlfriend started a small home-based company making dog collars with bowties and such, and suddenly my shop has new management! But don't worry, despite their dapper new threads they are still willing to get down and dirty in the garage whenever they get a chance! Oscar wanted to prove...

Kijiji here in Edmonton has a few for pretty decent prices right now. Might be worth looking into.

Haha from Fort Sask I see, Sean? I was riding a lot of those spots over 10 years ago when I lived there. :P

If you have no need for it or attachments to it, I'd say sell it to someone who'll appreciate it and it'll help fund your next project or tool purchase.

Not only do I have a "before snow" list, but I even have a "come spring" list for yard clean-up. :P Hoping to keep the weeds at bay next year.

Haha nice. My girlfriend recently started a small company making bow-tie collars for dogs, (Shameless Plug) and one of the first few collars she sold to someone she doesn't know at all happened the other day. I looked over at the e-transfer and it's my brother's old girlfriend from about 10...

The thing is, the guy who is going to buy that wouldn't look at it twice if it was $10. They're the type who wants to show off the things that they can afford that normal folk scoff at. You know. Douche-bags.

The fab thread is here wingnut, and I think the "Precision Products" on the arrow makes his intentions clear, no? It looks great, by the way!! Seems to have a 50's feel to it, I really like it!

Hey Eric, I can't be of any help given the great advice that's already been given, but I would suggest getting that super cool card-file on top of a couple 2x4's to keep the bottom dry until you get the issue fixed! Good luck!

Another vote for what Outlaw said. I personally have never bought a brand-new box, and only a few brand new tools, most of my stuff is used. There are a few things to be said for used tools. As was mentioned, you can get a lot more for your money. Second, it'll show him the value of being...

I did a frame-building course at UBI (United Bicycle Institute) years ago, and they used a bench grinder with an abrasive wheel on one side, and a scotch-brite wheel on the other to polish. Not sure if that's entirely necessary or not, but I know that when I use the welder I have access to I...