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Not a question to post, but more of a short story I guess? Today the neighbor posted on FB that he had free scrap. Since I saw a good looking Propane grill I stopped by. Turns out he had a small fridge in the pile as well. One of these Galanz 7.6 cu ft Retro style. He said that ‘well it stopped...

So I've got a question for you fellers, yesterday/last night since assembling the DP-600 there's been no problems with it. Clearances, everything was working like it should. An hour ago I went to mount the table and actually drill something for the first time. I discovered the quill felt bound...

Called into SnapOn support the other day.. grandpa’s ratchet wasn’t holding the direction. So they sent me one of the repair kits, honestly didn’t even know they were a thing until then. Nice and tight now.. I expected them to send another 20 tooth but was delighted to get a 30.

So as many know a couple months ago I posted about how I salvaged this lathe from the junk yard and had plans on using it. Well life happens and usually when it does it involves the almighty dollar. So, she’s for sale.. either the whole thing or I am tempted to part out. From my thread y’all...

So, tearing down and cleaning this Western Auto Wizard walk behind tractor. In reassembling I’m noticing one chain doesn’t get as tight as the other. Both chains have 58 pins so I’m assuming either stretching or abnormal wear on the sprockets. The top piece has slotted bolt holes, so adjusting...

The spindle felt like it had zero slop, it also turned freely (or freely enough with belt tension). The return spring is a bit weak but that ain't no thing really. Obviously missing part of one of the arms.. It's definitely heavy-duty, I'm not sure what went in that hole above the label. And I'm...

Question for you ladies and gents: The big battery chargers, the ones with handles and wheels.. how does the rectification work on these? I opened one a few days ago and saw a neat start configuration just like here: https://www.centurytool.net/141_176_Century_40_2_200_Charger_W_Test_s/66.htm...

Picked this up today.. funny story I ganked the dc volt and ammeter from this last year, decided to bring the rest home today. Anyway, I found a schematic, not much use for 6 volts. It still is pretty neat. I’ve figured out the rectifier is a Mallory selenium.. five terminals is pretty weird...

So, planning on throwing the extra treadmill motor onto the Atlas. I have no idea if it’ll have enough ‘umpph’ but the outside the scope of this post. Needing a controller and not wanting it to be dedicated to any one thing I decided to get creative. (For me anyway). Picked up and old metal...

So I don’t have enough space on the workbench, would love to trade for a vertical.. it’s a long shot but worth the ask. Any questions feel free.

Picked up an L10-5 for $20 today. Needs paint and derustification. As usual missing the ram clamp handle and oiler. Does have the wheel, ram and a dead center

So I have this 1/2" breaker bar inherited from my grandfathers massive tool collection. The important part seems to have been ground off, likely by accident but could have been intentional.. no idea. But since the folks here are pretty damn savvy with hand tools I'm hoping someone can help ID...

So yeah.. mowing and dust. They go together like peanut butter and jelly. Or alcohol and stupid decisions…. Most people just deal with it, I used to be one of those but I’m sick and tired of masking up and eating it so I thought I’d ask here to see if anyones got ideas. Maybe experimented with...

I don't have an OG pic handy, but this is representative: https://www.ebay.com/itm/141750405280 Tested today using the entire tm control board and motor controller just.. well to be honest I was bored. Noticed this HD8 set of pins, 5 to be exact. Then a blank spot labelled HD10, 2 pins, just...

So I found a local guy on FB, had some lathe tooling and stuff he didn’t need anymore. Sent a pic of a drawer full of cutters, mics, and tail stock centers. So I drive about an hour, nice old guy. Built engineers back in the day. Anyway I come home with a live center, a ‘chuck center’?, a...

So first off, no pics. I mean we all know what they looks like and even new they aren't special or pretty to behold, lol. Anyway grabbed this the same day I picked up the Atlas but left it on the backburner until now. Same size, shape and build as the Chinese one I bought months ago. Only...

Wondering if anyones tried printing a badge/tag? I'm familiar enough to know it's possible but the thickness of an object is what I'm not sure could be replicated successfully.

Ok so probable dumb question but, here goes: On a lathe without some form of motorized carriage movement, when turning pieces accurately it’s up to the operator to have a steady hand, and good coordination when adjusting a tool down the piece, yeah? The biggest difference is consistent feed...

Got a small drill press Vice whose threaded Rod was seized up. Tried tactical applications of heat and oil soaking but in the end I twisted the handle off. I’m off to get another length off all thread but what’s there best way to re use this handle? All I can come up with is cutting one nub off...

So the fwd/rev housing on this Atlas lathe has a couple broken spots. Looking for ideas on how to reattach them. The one larger piece I’m thinking likely the only way would be a combination epoxy and a thin metal brace on the outside with at least 4 pins or countersunk screws to give it some...