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Build a beefy drop cord and run it from the Kitchen Stove, Washer or other 240V outlet as needed if you're in a real bind. I see someone already posted this similar response. I can attest that I welded like that when I was pinching penny's while in Navy housing. It really opened up my...

Look for something like this on your buy/sale/trade of choice. https://www.grainger.com/product/DAYTON-Commercial-Infrared-Heater-3E133 I have some locally to me that they are asking $200 per unit. https://wichita.craigslist.org/mat/6166897714.html This requires Gas plumbing and a 120V...

Nadda for blue collar markets. That's more of a specialty like showrooms for people with collections. And even then, they're likely to refinish it to match their motif anyway at that point. You'd be better off putting that money in kitchens and bathroom floors than finishing a garage floor if...

Nice find. I'd love to come across similar. I'd ****** them up and put them back in use for my shop.

Having helped my Father through Moms passing at a young age, I completely agree with the sentiments that have come full circle that an online forum isn't really a place to plan your spouses support network when you're dead. There's a whole world of estate management and planning . Helping...

I should add that if you aren't using a liner in metal toolbox drawers, it won't take long for them to make it through powdercoat and start the galvanic corrosion process. Then of course, rust is contagious once it begins.

Roger that. I don't want to deal with condensation in the ceiling for sure.

A friend just helped me realize that I need to get my HVAC ductwork in before I can even start finishing the ceiling. That might be why the previous owner stopped when he did. I've got to figure out how to duct the place. Preferably out of sight above the chords. This is going to be a whole...

You can't put a price on sentimental value. Here's a restoration guide for these I found. It looks like it has some detail on how to make the felt gasket that may help you. Hope it helps...

I could use a Veritas Jig. I got sucked into the Worksharp bandwagon. Problem is that they spin too fast to keep the heat down unlike hand sharpening. The only good thing about them is that they keep cheap stainless blades in decent shape. My brother in law borrowed my chisels. Evidently...

I'm in the same boat. Having someone local that stocks consumables saves me a lot of time and money. I especially like HD's common lumber over Lowe's. I don't know if it's the same in every Lowes. One example is sheetgoods. If I were stuck with just them, I would have to settle for ply...

Great idea. This has turned into a monster thread so I'm going through it a little backwards. I have a whiteboard in our garage I use to track maintenance. Just various oil, greasing and tire data. In fact, I need a larger one so I don't have to write tiny. I had an app for that but it...

Re: French Cleat organization for common use tools. Not bad at all. I bought a Freud blade for it immediately based on reviews but haven't replaced the original yet. I'm happy I chose it over going all in on the Festool bandwagon and that I put my money elsewhere. That saw freed up the...

If you're trusting the person that Homeless Deathspot hired for the least salary possible to help make a decision on tools, then you're really screwing yourself. Same with Lowe's, Menards, Ace, and other global conglomerates. Ace is especially lousy with high school dropouts and mouth...

Thanks! I enjoy it for those exact reasons. I'm rethinking the pegboard with 1x1" frames I hung all around the perimeter of the shop. I'll probably end up replacing at least 1 or 2 pegboard panels with french cleats for tools. But it still has its upsides too, so some of it will stay. I'm...

French Cleat organization for common use tools. Like the title says, some French Cleat organization to get the **** off my horizontal work surfaces but still keep it handy. Started with some 1x4 from the lumber yard and ripped 45 degrees on the end with my portable table saw. Cut a couple...

Based on the parts I see: Place spring over gauge, (loose coils up). Pass gauge through brass locator bushing then plastic bushing. Spring should rest on brass. Insert spring/bushing and gauge assembly into body. Place diaphragm plunger on top of spring/gauge assembly and hold in place...

Egg-zachary. Grow a pair, take care of her, treat her well like a man should and she'll take care of you; in turn. Gentle is a different topic that can be found by visting Starbucks (or any gourmet coffee shop), ordering a mocaccino, logging into facebook, posting a "selfie" and "liking"...

Ya know... Paint it white, hitch a rope to it and take it to the ballpark. That might turn into tons of sick entertainment. On a serious note, I'd probably put it to work in the shop as a trailer tongue dolly. I used swiveling casters and made a few so I can push my cargo trailer into the...

I work on the ocean (I live in Ks and work offshore on a ship; it's a little odd). Rust is just part of doing business. Generally my tools end up rusted because of sweat through my leather pocket tool pouches rather than the salt water surrounding us. I found the ones that held up better...