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    Compressor Choice for power tools

    Hi all: I am no qualified engineer or have any experience with the above. I have garage that can accommodate one big car. In the garage I have a 6ft x 4ft metal work table. In the garage I plan on working on my motorcycle, splitting crankcases, replacing car tires etc etc. for this these sort...
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    Tool Chest/Box Choices

    Thank you Sir. The Husky seems to be quite a popular name here even with their tools.
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    Tool Chest/Box Choices

    Good day Mr. Terry and greetings from Canada! Thank you for your prompt response and feed-back, much appreciated. The brands that you've mentioned are availiable used here in Canada. Indeed, its the legendary 2-stroker Yamaha RD350. I wasn't even born when these bikes were first manufactured...
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    Tool Chest/Box Choices

    Hi Folks: If you had a choice to choose from the below on craigslist, which would be the top 3 to go for in terms of quality & durability etc? -Mastercraft -Beach -Gray -Job mate -Proto -Waterloo -Beach -Craftsman -Husky -Stanley I can't afford Snap-On, be it old or new....... Thank you...
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    new guy. restoring and rebuilding old motorcycles.

    Does anyone own a Yamaha RD350 in here???
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    Need help with painting of work table

    Hi Folks – Mission accomplished! Attached are a few pictures. The table top has two coats. Entire table was sanded down to the bare metal, primed with primer and then two coats of yellow by hand paint brush. Thanks to those that guided me.
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    Help - Painting metal table / work bench

    Hi Folks – Mission accomplished! Attached are a few pictures. The table top has two coats. Entire table was sanded down to the bare metal, primed with primer and then two coats of yellow by hand paint brush. Thanks to those that guided me.
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    Help - Painting metal table / work bench

    Good day all: Just a quick update on the progress of my work table. I sanded it to the bare metal with a wire brush, then wiped it clean with thinner. However the thinner that I used seem to have some oil residue so I went ahead and washed the table with strong detergent and hot water and then...
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    Need help with painting of work table

    Good day all: Just a quick update on the progress of my work table. I sanded it to the bare metal with a wire brush, then wiped it clean with thinner. However the thinner that I used seem to have some oil residue so I went ahead and washed the table with strong detergent and hot water and then...
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    Blow Lamp or Blow Torch

    Thank you Sir. Following your recommendation I bought the one from bernzomatic.
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    Blow Lamp or Blow Torch

    Hi all: Where can I buy the above in the US or Canada? IT will be for my home garage use. I am looking for something like this featured in the below two links. Thank you kindly. Daryl http://www.go-system.co.uk/diy-range/diy/diy-blow-lamp.html...
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    Need help with painting of work table

    Gentlemen : Greetings from Canada and happy 4th of July to all: Thank you all so very much for your guidance on the painting process. I have sanded it down to the bare metal. I will wipe it down with lacquer thinner and then have it painted directly with the spray can paint pictured on the...
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    Help - Painting metal table / work bench

    Gentlemen : Greetings from Canada and happy 4th of July to all: Thank you all so very much for your guidance on the painting process. I have sanded it down to the bare metal as the paint was peeling off. I will wipe it down with lacquer thinner and then have it painted directly with the spray...
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    Need help with painting of work table

    Hi all : I require some expert advise as I am a novice when it comes to painting and restoring. Attached pictures are of the metal table / work bench that I bought for my garage. I managed to scrape the old paint off the top with a metal scrapper by hand. The edges seem to be a bit tough to...
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    Help - Painting metal table / work bench

    Hi all : I require some expert advise as I am a novice when it comes to painting and restoring. Attached pictures are of the metal table / work bench that I bought for my garage. I managed to scrape the old paint off the top with a metal scrapper by hand. The edges seem to be a bit tough to...
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    Cleaning up rusted parts, what is the safest and best method?

    Wouldn't rock salt cause more harm than good? Sodium Chloride will aid in rapid rusting
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    Made in England " Record Vise"

    A quick update - dismantled my vise, will try and clean it up this weekend.....
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    Made in England " Record Vise"

    How's every one doing?
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