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I consistently get results like the attached picture. Seems I am only cutting one side of the thread. I have tried threading towards the head stock and away from it. I am using a fishtail gauge. I have tried feeding the compound at 29½ deg. and 30 deg. and tried Zero degree infeed with the cross...

So I've been using a modified Harbor Freight cabinet the past year. Added a foot pedal setup and flood lights as well. It has been perfect. But now I'm getting into parts that are up to 48" long and 18" wide. I can fabricate a new cabinet but not sure about dimensions for the lower hopper...

Need help finding casters to replace the cruddy wheels on the newer style shop vacs. I can't seem to determine exactly what would fit vacuum. I have a grip stem length of 1-1/2", seems to be 1/4" diameter, and wheel diameter of 2". Has anyone ordered replacement casters somewhere they can...

So in my limited research I am not understanding how this router mounts AND still has a reasonable depth of cut. Looked for pics and watched other router vids but it seems some routers have collets that will go beyond the router base plate. I did a little mock up trying to design an insert and...

Any idea what cooling effect there would be to running 1" PEX underground? Distance will be about 40' and inside of 2.5" conduit. Assume 68 degree ground temp at 32" down. My buddy thinks this will do well at cooling the air from the compressor buding up to the garage. And this would save...

Found this ad on local craigslist. They have calipers showing .057" thickness. Before driving too far to check it out I researched .057" material and was not able to find an answer. As in how strong is expanded metal assuming carbon steel at .057" thickness in 2'x4' form? LOL. I found so much...

So I loaned my good drill to my buddy and somewhere the trigger and springs came out of place. We looked all over where he was working and in tool bags...can't find the pieces. I'm not upset about the deal, things happen. Any one know a site to order replacement parts for things like this. The...

Hey everyone, I was mounting one of my chargers to the wall. In doing so I knicked the circuit board with a drill bit and scraped part of the brass circuit off. All because I couldn't locate my tamper proof bits to take the charger case apart. LOL. Anyway I was gonna research where to buy a...

Hi everyone. I'm building a 48" tall cabinet and was wondering what these 3-point latches with the rods top and bottom are called?

Did a quick search but didn't find much here. Looking for user feedback on this sprayer from Lowes. I have a few projects ahead such as two bedrooms, stairway, full basement, and in the future the garage. In the next year we will be building a small patio and re-building our wood framed...

Was wondering if it would be possible to get by with buying one saw that can use the two different blades. and a miter saw with a chop saw blade would be awesome. I am Not sure what the pros and cons would be with that setup. thanks for any cautions, warnings, or suggestions.

just wanted to say hi for my first post. I sure love looking at all the ideas in garages on this forum. Here are a few pics of what I am starting with at my girlfriends house. Just the typical kama too much junk, garage. Going to add overhead storage and a couple workbenches that will be...