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Back in 2016, did something similar putting glowstick markers to light a path, and used a cordless drill with an old woodworking auger bit and an drill bit extension. The auger bit removed the clay from the holes.

FWIW, I'd MIG it. Use a few extra amps, turn down the wire speed and use 1/4 second zaps. When I've done similar projects, I've run a 2nd shielding gas line using a TIG gas diffuser to make sure the spot to be tacked is already flooded before the trigger is pulled. It wasted a bit...

For what it's worth, when I made our chicken run, I made the roof trusses (7 trusses, 12' wide, 12/3.25 pitch) using 2x3 treated material with 5"x7" joiner plates (purchased from Amazon). I used a Harbor Freight 20T H-frame press to install the joiner plates and it wasn't easy. I used the...

Don't be greedy or impatient and try to run any length of bead. Be happy with tack welds several inches apart and let them cool before placing more tacks in between. That you're running flux core, I'd try and use higher amps but shorter duration welds (like no more than 1 second). It...

I have the HF 1000lb lift table and have an '87 Ultra Glide on it now. It lifts that heavy bike fine.

I recently installed one of these above my garage door and am very pleased with the light it puts out. https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lighting-and-electrical/outdoor-lighting/security-lighting/3016549 The light is about 15' above the driveway and it fully illuminates better than 75%...

I have a Shop Fox M1049 small lathe and have it mounted on one of these. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Tool-Storage-3-Drawer-36-in-W-Standard-Duty-Gloss-Black-Rolling-Tool-Cart-with-Hardwood-Top-HOUC3603B1QWK/204856169 So far, it's been fine, but I am going to make a back and side...

Most of a lifetime ago, aboard the NY Maritime Academy training ship, we repainted just about everything. When it got to the hand wheels we did the raised letters and symbols using a pencil eraser.

When I cut up and modified a fiberglass truck cap from an S-10 to fit my Tacoma, I used one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2626-20-Cordless-Orbiting-Woodcutting/dp/B00I3PNFVK?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have one of these: https://www.northerntool.com/products/ultra-tow-5ft-x-8ft-aluminum-utility-trailer-kit-1715-lb-load-capacity-49802 It's going on 5 years old, has about 2000 miles on it. I put 13" rims and tires on it for better stability at highway speeds. I've carried 800lb...

I installed 3 of these on my Jet mill. So far, I'm happy with the performance. https://www.amazon.com/iGaging-35-706-P-Digital-Readout-Display/dp/B01G4FQI64/?tag=atomicindus08-20 A few observations, the bracket system is lousy and I ended up making my own bracket. The readouts have...

My experience with off-brand or imitation cordless batteries has been all bad. In an effort to save a few bucks, I've purchased off-brand or imitation batteries for both Milwaukee and Porter-Cable cordless tools and none have performed even close to the original batteries. One died and...

Here's the mods I did on my HF 20T press. I drilled and pinned the anvil plates. The pins are spaced such that the locate the anvil plates centered on the cross bar. The holes drilled in the plates are stepped such that the plates can be stacked and the roll pins don't interfere. I...

I agree 100%. I have a Jet JMD18 and although it can handle all I throw at it, losing spindle orientation each time I raise or lower the head is a real nuisance.

In the early 90's, I designed a weighted sign and cable system for the garage door at a former boss's house, where his teen daughter had backed into the almost open garage door. The system used a cable attached to the top of the garage door and was routed over a ceiling mounted pulley...

I've had very good results brush painting with Rustoleum. I recently repainted a picnic table frame and it turned out looking like powder-coat. I use a foam brush, but not a cheap one, rather one that is more dense and the pores in the foam are smaller. Also, for what it's worth, I...

I have this one, and it's proving it's worth... https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/2854-20

In addition to a cheap "green" welding jacket, I wear this...

If the weather holds out, I should finish the painting on my house tonight. I started the project in late April and not including June*, it’s consumed every weekend and just about every available evening since. The house is T1-11 plywood sided. I stripped it to bare wood (using a Porter-Cable...

Currently 4. Porter Cable 20V for most of the cordless tools (drill, impact, angle grinder, flashlight) Milwaukee 18V (very old) for a hammer drill only. Milwaukee M18 for a compact impact driver and oscillating multi tool. Ego, for a string trimmer and leaf blower. Going forward, any...