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Not too long ago, I bought a small "K40" laser cutter/engraver. Once I got it set up, I quickly discovered that while I really liked having the capability in my shop, I was extremely limited by its working size, which is only about 12" x 8". So I started shopping around for a larger format...

I have been playing with the idea of getting one of these for a while... And I finally did. So far, I am impressed. I've got an abrasive chop saw that I use for most of my steel cutting. It works, but it's messy. I've also got a pretty decent band saw, which works fairly well, but takes a long...

I recently got a new 5-C Collet chuck for my lathe, and needed some 5-C Collets. I only had a handful of the more common sizes. I found a great deal on E-Bay, 35 pc set, 1/16th - 1 1/8th by 32nds. Comes with TWO racks, both of which hold 30 collets (those are about $20 ea separately), so you'll...

I have been meaning to make a more permanent solution for my abrasive chop saw... I had been storing it under my work bench, and every time I wanted to use it I'd set up sawhorses or a work table, complete the job and put it all away again. It was kind of a pain, and not too convenient...

My lift arrived at the freight terminal yesterday morning- So I drove down to pick it up today. The closest terminal to me is in Chattanooga, about an hour away. I was told by the freight company that they could load it any time before 11 or after 2- They had no one to load deliveries during...

I have decided it's time to complete my last major shop upgrade- My lift. Deciding on a 4 post vs. a 2 post was my first 'challenge', but I think a 4 post is the only way for me to go with my current setup. I need to be able to move the lift from time to time, my shop is long and narrow (24' x...

I have been wanting a lift for a while- The 'novelty' of climbing under my cars/trucks for service wears off more and more each year. It would be NICE to be able to sit, or stand, underneath to work! And, my wife asked me (unsolicited, I might add!) if I wanted one- Since it seemed like it...

I've been looking for a good way to organize my ever-growing 'collection' of drill bits. I have several incomplete sets that used to reside in different sorts of storage boxes. I wanted a cabinet, like a Huot, But just couldn't justify the price, especially since I Had a spare toolbox or two...

I got an email, today only all orders on Acehardware.com get 15% off! I was able to pick up a few things that NEVER seem to go on sale anywhere- And get them shipped to my local store FREE. Saved a few dollars for sure! The 'usual' restrictions apply- No power tools :(

I got a bit lucky on Craigslist today... This is one of those deals that I usually call about 5 minutes too late for, or that shows up when I have to work several days straight and can't get to it- But this time, I was in the right place at the right time. Not bad for $70, Especially since it...

First, I need to thank the many forum contributors that have already answered most of the general questions I had about air compressor setups. MOST of the questions that I have had have been asked, and answered, somewhere here in the past- I did a LOT of forum searching and reading in my...

You might recall my shop build, detailed in this thread. It is a 24' x 48' building- A great space to work in. The only problem is it filled up WAY too fast. As I was moving in, it became clear that I was going to run out of room. Once I added a few more projects, It became too full- And...

I've got an older compressor that I'm swapping the tank on (the old one leaks :eyecrazy:), and while I'm at it I want to rewire it for 230v since my new shop has it available. Right now, it's wired for 115v. The pressure switch is wired like this at the moment- Line comes in on left, HOT and...

It's getting close to time to start building! I've been reading a lot of posts here, and lurking to gather all the information that I could before starting this project... Now, It's time to jump in and actually post for myself. I just moved to a new house- We 'stumbled' on a great deal on a...