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Hey all, Im looking to make 4-5 of the same boxes for a bluetooth speaker project. Something like this but used as a Bluetooth boombox not a guitar amp. It will be wrapped in Tolex and use lithium batteries. speaker by Chadsci, on Flickr Question is.... Is there a design program you would...

Hey all, Thought I would post some pictures of my latest purchase. Its a Killer Wilton vise. I believe it is a 400s based on some other pics I have seen. Wilton2 by Chadsci, on Flickr I bought the vise from the Machine shop next to my repair shop. He is closing his shop down and selling...

Hey all, The Lablond Regal that I have used and the owner has used to machine many things for me over the years is coming up for sale. I'm not a trained machinist more of a hobbyist and dont know what to check when evaluating it for purchase. What should I check on a used lathe? For those who...

After spending the past four to five years thinking about buying a Plasma cutter. I finally pulled the trigger and picked up a Hypertherm 45 at SEMA show in Las vegas. I spent the first couple days of the show talking to the ESAB and Lincoln guys about their plasmas, however after talking to...

Hey all, I finally have a cool welding project to post. I'm in the middle of rebuilding a 510 Datsun and wanted to beef up the suspension. We ordered these hiem joints from QA1 and started cutting. My TIG skills are not quite there yet, so I had a friend of mine TIG these up.

I may be able to pick up a Magna bend brake in the next few weeks. Looking for any of you that may have one and what you think of it. Comparing them to a standard brake they must be very handy. Let me know what you all think of them.

Hey all, I've been meaning to post some pics of a sweet old tool box I got for free. About two weeks ago while working at the shop we had a guy pull up and carry a box up to the back door. Went out and talked to him and he just said. "Im cleaning out my garage and didn't want to throw this...

Hello all, Looking for ideas on better way to store and keep track of filler rod for my TIG welder. Right now I just have a bunch of plastic bags and some old blue tubes in a cardboard box. Thanks Chad

Hey all, I am in the middle of cleaning up the old drill press at the shop. It is at least 20-25 years old. I am trying to find a new chuck for it. The side of the taper shaft that secures it to the drill press has 2 1/2MT on it. I assume it is the taper of the shaft. Where do you go to buy...