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I had a similar thing happen to me. I removed the set screw and the column wouldn't budge. Turns out there were two set screws, one on top of the other.

VFD for a .5 hp motor is under $150 and it powers the existing three phase motor.

Just out of curiosity, what drill press needs a 5hp motor? I've see a few big drill presses that were powered similarly but they wouldn't fit in a dumpster nor would they endup there given scrap value. A typical 15 - 20" drill press is under 1 1/2 hp and if three phase can be equipped with a...

A lot of good quality USA drill presses have been mentioned above but I'll put another good word for Powermatic in. A Powermatic 1150 is a common auction and craigslist item. I bought a sad ******* for $75 on ebay about 8 year ago and did a complete restoration. I use it regularly in my...

Don't rule out a used press. Unless you need it immediately I'd shop around the used market and look at equipment auctions for one. My buddy and I picked up a used Dake 25 ton press (new one pictured below) with an extra head for $400 that came out of a high school. There are good deals out...

I can attest to Crossbow being effective on killing poison ivy and other vegetation. It is a 2,4-d and triclopyr cocktail of death for woody vines and unwanted growth. Again, if you want something that stays in the soil and prevents future growth look for Imazapyr on the label.

I put my shaper to work a couple weeks ago making the ship lap boards for my shop walls. This may be a bit more than what 78scotts has in mind but then again when I bought my shaper I didn't have this project in mind. I don't think I would have enjoyed the task so much using a router even...

I bought a router and then a shaper. The router is seldom used these days. Routers are great for hand held operations and nibbling small profiles, but a shaper can do everything a table mounted router can and a lot more. Start up costs aren't all that different and a used Delta or Powermatic...

Picked this 4" USA Yost off CL. It was rusty and stiff so I gave it a rub down with the wire wheel and a fresh coat of fomoco blue. Nice little project for a rainy Sat afternoon. Interestingly I could not find the model number cast anywhere, just "Y". Does anyone know what model it is? I...

Well my building never had a different color roof so I can't give you a direct comparison, but I can say that here in the deep south with temps in the 90s the heat radiating from the sandstone colored walls is far greater than the heat radiating from the white roof. With the doors open and a...

Attic trusses and a white roof to combat heat in the south.

They built my shop in the Huntsville area. I seem to recall Corey saying he could travel longer distances to build than the hour+ trip from Blountsville to Huntsville. My experiences were exactly the same as jay94gt's. Deep South builds a better building for less than his competitors and...

Gary, that's a fair question. I have known the owner (small operation less than 10 employees) for many years and he and I had a discussion about what work my son would do for him. He wasn't going to run the tablesaw, shaper, moulder, or use any other machinery that can quickly maim. He wanted...

He has had several broken bones playing baseball. I'd say the risks a catcher is exposed to are greater than those of a nailgun.

Son just got the call from the millwork shop owner. He can't offer him a job due to prohibited work activities. Son kind of bummed and wanted to make some money. I wanted him to get the experience. We will figure out something for him to do besides play baseball and cut the grass.

Deke I've been googling state and federal sites concerning child labor laws. Thanks for the link. Alabama code 25-8-43 states no person under 18 can "(7) Operating any power-driven woodworking, bakery, or paper-products machinery". The owner is looking into whether he can use a nailgun...

My 16 year old son is being considered for a summer job at a custom millwork shop. They make and install custom trim and also do cabinetry. The owner is researching what machinery he can operate before hiring him to make sure he can legally do the work needed. Anybody have any knowledge of...

jay94gt Congrats. You will be pleased with your building, no doubt. Put up a pic or two. Eric

Sounds like both of you are early in your careers and will earn decent and increasing wages throughout. If that assumption is correct I'd wager that the house you are in now won't be your last and when you move you won't be able to take your detached garage with you. A lot of time, effort, and...

Overstated.