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I have been given a free 220v iVAC switch for dust collection in my woodshop. Unfortunately my current dust collector is of the 120v 1.5hp variety. My current plan is to have my DC and Compressor relocated into a shed outside of the shop to cut down on the noise and just better utilize the...

I've got some analysis paralysis going on, so while I ponder some more, I'm wondering who will show me their woodshop built cabinets! Uppers, Lowers, Doors, Drawers, Sliding Trays? I'm interested in anything you've got that you've built for your shop!

Occasionally, I forget to turn the compressor off before leaving the garage. Now our garage is detached from the house so it's not like it's going to necessarily be a big deal (to us) if it kicks on in the middle of the night. However I am planning to move it out of the garage to a shed in the...

I was doing some light cleanup in the garage, when I noticed some residue of some form on the end of my Bondhus ProHold Protanium ball end hex drivers... I started to pick at it with a pair of tweezers, thinking it was packaging residue, only to find that seemingly the entire set of drivers...

Hi All, I've recently been working on making some improvements to my air system in the shop. I'm looking for recommendations on a happy medium between price and performance for a crimping tool for 1/4" to 1/2" air hose fittings? I am hoping to make up a few shorter pieces of hose for my...

Hi All, Analysis Paralysis has had me scratching my head for ~25 months ~ trying to figure out the most material efficient manner to build a set of cabinets for my shop using sheet goods primarily - and I think I've finally landed on a reasonable design. The rendering above incorporates four...

I posted a few weeks ago over in the General Tool Discussion forum, about the difficulty I'm having identifying suitable tool storage with a sufficient number of shallow (height) drawers, without scouring kijiji for overpriced used solutions, or dropping considerable money on something like a...

Cruising through various tool storage options online this evening got me thinking, are there no "middle of the road" (value wise) tool storage solutions that offer a a greater number of shallow drawers anymore? For context, I've got a USG 5 drawer cart, a 42" International SPG bottom box, and a...

Does anyone happen to have a source for parts for Ridgid power tools by chance (bonus points if they ship to Canada)? I've got some ugly looking gouges in the foot of my R8481B planer. I wouldn't mind replacing the part(s) if they could be sourced. TIA!

I know many threads exist on the subject, but I'm lazy and I'm purely looking to collect some empirical data on the subject for my own interest. Feel free to post pictures if you have them. The question relates to tools having a home. Everyone knows the mantra "a place for every thing, and...

Thought about posting this over in the Everything 3D Printer thread, but figured this is as good a place as any. I recently grabbed a DeWalt 5-in-1 (DCD703F1) because I don't have enough battery platforms already, and I'm curious what others have made to organize/store each of the heads for...

For all of us with 3d printers, I'm wondering if anyone has ever come across a good source guide to matching filament colours/brands to our tools and other trademarked colours? I'm personally looking for a good match to DeWalt yellow and Ridgid orange, but also Bosch and any number of other...

Hey all, I have this old Lincoln AC225s stick welder, which has developed a hum when you plug it in, not just when you flip the onboard breaker. At my old place, I used to leave the welder plugged in all the time, and used the switch on the front to turn it on and off. But since we've moved...

Hey all, I'm in the process of planning out a renewed workbench layout. I'm hoping the GJ braintrust can school me on dog holes, specifically, spacing from the edge of the bench, in between holes, and how many is too many of not enough? Further, as my miter station is going to have...

Full disclosure, I'm what I would call a "novice woodworker with 15+ years of experience". I have a fairly well equipped shop, but I apologize in advance if there is a painfully obvious solution to what I am trying to do here. I am working on a few Christmas gifts in the shop and I'm running up...

I know, I know, I know. Use the proper tool. But in a pinch, what would the GJ brain trust recommend to remove and reinstall this *very tiny* spring clip on my band saw blade guide? Further, while my reading has proven that asking for snap ring pliers recommendations seems to be a touchy...

Hey all I have a Ridgid 1/4" trim router which I have only one complaint about (the switch position on top). It works great for everything I've needed to do so far, but I'm in need of something bigger to run bits with a 1/2" shank. I'm generally looking for something with both fixed and...

As the title suggests, I broke a torx bit in the screw holding the chuck on my drill. I had removed it to live it up and intended on changing it out for a new one, but alas my order was delayed. Rather than go without a drill, I put it back together while I waited for the part. Low and behold...

"Schadenfreude" is the German word for "Happiness at the misfortune of others. We've all felt it, and we've all done things that may have caused others to feel it as well! So let's be honest folks, and show me your project mistakes! Maybe you weren't thinking clearly, maybe it was a tool...

I'm in the market to replace my current DeWalt 6-1/2" circ saw (or relegate it to the loaner program because I don't throw stuff out). The saw still runs well and has been strong enough for 80% of the stuff I've used it for, but the fact that the shoe is bent just enough that it will not follow...