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Grandpa had two of these in his collection. He was a carpenter pretty much his whole life after the war (WWII). These are made of stamped steel and I would consider them very light duty compared to the standard C-clamp. There are no markings on them whatsoever. I am at a total loss as to...

I have a simple application that would use 1/4" (maybe smaller) steel cable (galvanized or SS) along with loop thimbles and a turn-buckle, but don't know the first thing about what tools to look into or where to get them. I will NOT be using cable clamps as I want a clean look to it. The...

I have almost wore out my $20 garage sale vise and want a new one. Problem is, I do not want one that swivels at the base (or otherwise)...stationary vises I think they area called...and all the cheapos are swivel this and that. I will spend a bit more, maybe twice more, than the common Harbor...

I have been using wood heat for the last many years and it's time to out-grow cutting firewood! I think I want a propane heater as my house uses propane and that would be convenient. I hoping to learn enough that I can size the unit correctly and install it myself (with a little help from my...

Just thought I'd show off some pics of my recent progress on my new shop. I have been saving barn wood for 15 years now and had just enough to do the walls. I guess the old barn on the property will have to sacrifice it's tin roof to do the ceiling.

My old ratchets where stolen and I am looking to replace them. If anyone has a lead on where to get a new set, I'll jump! I borrowed the pic from an older thread, I hope the OP does not mind, but I am looking for a full set or at least the 3/8's and 1/2" ratchets like this one. I know I can...

My builder starts constucting my new shop next week and I will be asking him to put in the appropriate size hole for a "through the wall" AC unit. I feel like I should buy the unit before hand so that he dimensions the hole appropriately, but... I am afraid that years down the road when the AC...