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I use these a lot. Both as their intended purpose and as temporary work and storage surfaces. I purchase mine from Harbor Freight. It's about the only thing from Harbor Freight that is any good in my opinion. And I always modify them anyway. In this case I replaced the foam insulation with a...

I saw this a couple days ago and thought it would fit a toolbox thread. Britt

Orchard Supply Hardware was started (as a co-op I believe) by a group of farmers many years ago. It remained similar to an old-time hardware store for many years until Sears bought it. At one time they tried to sell white goods (like a Sears). I don't care for their current merchandising...

My OSH in Visalia, California is still selling Craftsmen brand. Good point about Kobalt tools. Reminded me that OSH is now owned by Lowes. Britt

I'm using an Apple iMac with the 21.5 inch screen. This is networked to an Apple Mac mini running OS X server software. I have my Apple iMac with a 27 inch screen in my home office. This way I'm able to store manuals, catalogs, pictures, etc. on my server and access them in my home office and my...

Brad, take a look at this thread. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=169618 Britt

Does anyone know if the K-D Tools 2190 flare tool is still available? I searched the Internet (including eBay) but could not find it. I purchased mine about 30 years ago and broke it the other day. I really liked it and would like to replace it. I was trying to double flare 1/4" stainless...

Thanks. I read about this once a long time ago and apparently promptly forgot. Maybe I didn't see the need at the time. Britt

Hi I thought it might be of value to document how I used the Bend-Tech software and the steps I take to make hydraulic and fuel lines for my 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback project. If anyone has any ideas for improvement I'm all ears. I still have fuel lines to fabricate. The example here is the...

I thought I'd post some more information about use of the miniature chop saw. Until I come up with a better clamping system I'm using a strap clamp to hold the tubing in place. With the new, thicker steel table I'm able to clamp it tightly without fear of any movement. This picture compares...

Thanks! For me it's a lot about fabricating something. Sometimes I never really finish the original project I started because I'm off fabricating a tool or something to finish it. Catch 22 I guess. My StrongHand table is one of the best purchases in the shop. I've had my shop 10 years now and...

He mentioned right hand drive in his post. Britt

I started researching brake lines for my 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback project. I'm creating all the hydraulic and fuel lines in stainless steel. One comment I found from one vendor was to cut the lines with a chop saw/cutoff wheel rather than a tubing cutter. I wanted to make sure I had square...

4 FN 27, thank you for the information you posted on bending. I purchased a 20 ton press along with the 20 Ton Finger Brake Heavy Duty DIY Build Kit from Swag Offload. Because I wanted more control over the die opening I also purchased the Flat Top Adjustable Bottom V Die for the 20 Ton Press...

Richard D You might want to sit down if you're standing or pull over to the curb if you're driving. You will recall I said they were not inexpensive. The last two I purchased were $160 each at my local welding shop. You might be able to find them on-line for less but that might be off-set by...

Richard D, was your question directed at my post? If so they are Sumner Heavy Duty - Lo Jack stands. They are either the ST-902 or St-903 model. I purchased them from my local welding shop. They were not inexpensive. Here is what I started with. I removed the roller and its attachment and...

I went with the Acme thread approach. I needed adjustable jack stands for my 1967 Mustang Fastback project and something that would support stock for my bandsaw. I bought four of these. They originally came with rollers on them. I threw the original roller attachments away and made new...

Well it's not a welding project per se. However, what I will make from this will become a welding project. I needed a shrinker/stretcher to make some parts for my 1967 Mustang Fastback project so I bought this Lancaster (made in America) shrinker/stretcher. I needed a way to mount it to my...

Now it makes sense. Thank you for taking the time to take and post the pictures. I may have a need for this technique on my 1967 Mustang Fastback that I'm building with a Ford Coyote engine. I will need something to duct from the air filter to the inlet on the intake manifold. Britt

toelesswelder, thank you for the response. I need to wrap my head around what you wrote and try to put it into practice. Britt