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I am going to modify this gas tank so I can inset the gauge cluster. The black lines are where I need to cut and replace the material. I want to have a rolled edge around the top instead of a sharp edge. Any ideas on the best way to approach this?

I have spent hours looking for a thread where one of the members showed some of the custom cars he had fabricated. They were beyond the scope of normal fabrication, he is a truly gifted fabricator. In the thread he mentioned what he used to protect bare metal during the fabrication process. I...

I am looking at building a 48" patio fire table for my wife. Any recommendations on hole sizing for the burner?

I am ready to add a DRO to my Bridgeport mill, I mainly do hobby projects so I do not need a high accuracy / high dollar unit (realistically with the backlash I am lucky if I can get 0.005" accuracy currently). I have been looking on line and it appears China has flooded the market with low...

I have a Mr. Cool dual zone Minisplit in my shop for the last several years. In the last month the upstairs unit is starting to "ice up". The unit is covered in ice / frost you can see through the vent. Any ideas what to check?

Work has implemented a mandatory safety glasses policy when on the shop floor. My current prescription glasses will not accept side shields, so I need to purchase a new pair of prescription safety glasses. I see a large variety of safety glasses companies online, has anyone had a good...

I run my trailer over some rough rocky terrain and have experienced a few flats. In an effort to try and catch a flat before any tire damage is done I am looking at aftermarket TPMS systems. Does anyone have a positive or negative experience with these types of systems? Thank you for the help.

I have been having a corrosion issue with the batteries on my 2017 F250, factory 2 battery set-up. I have removed the battery terminals and cleaned them, removed all the mounting hardware stripped and repainted, and coated everything with battery corrosion protection spray. 6 months later the...

I am looking at buying a 4'x8' CNC router with a tool changer. I will mainly be cutting plastic, wood, and thinner aluminum. Does anyone have experience with routers that can help with brands or features to look for or avoid?

I have a northern tool pressure washer. I want to delete the soap injection on my pressure washer. There is a tube that runs between the water inlet and the pressure outlet that bypasses the pump. Does anyone know what this line is for?

I am looking for M12x1.5 Mag Seat Black lug nuts for my sons Toyota truck. I did a search and it appears everybody in the world is making lugnuts these days. Toyota dealer in my area does not and cannot get black only chrome. Does anyone have good or bad experience with aftermarket brands...

I drilled the 3.5" hole in the wall and installed the plastic sleeve. Now that the lines are run I still have a lot of space around the lines. What have you used to fill the area around the lines to seal it?

I want to paint the bumpers on my truck to match the body color. I ran across this Duplicolor perfect match paint and wanted to see if anyone has experience with it. Duplicolor description: Dupli-Color® Perfect Match Premium Automotive Paint is an easy-to-use, high-quality, fast-drying...

I have a set of older Toyota aluminum rims that have some corrosion and brake dust baked on. I have used a couple of different off the shelf wheel cleaners with varied results. A search of the internet has turned up a slew of results from coke to oven cleaner. I would rather not ruin the...

I have a Haulmark enclosed trailer that is about 4 years old and the paint on the frame rails is coming off. I would like to remove the old paint and repaint, I will need to brush on the paint. I have spent way too much time on the internet researching and have found great reviews and terrible...

I have a motorcycle headlight housing that is chromed plated. Chrome is in good shape, but I want to paint it black. Does anyone have experience painting over chrome?

I have three light fixtures in my garage. Each florescent fixture has 4 bulbs that are 48" long. The 3 car garage is 20' x 36' with a 13' ceiling height, so the three fixtures do not illuminate the space very well. All three fixtures are on a single light switch. I want to switch over to new...

I need to paint a aluminum bumper. Since it will get beat up due to off road use, I want to be able to touch it up occasionally, thus spray can versus powder coat. Does anyone have recommendation for a durable paint from a spray can?

I have been using a hole saw in my Bridgeport to notch 1.75" tubes for rollcages. It works fine, but I would like to try a endmill similar to the stand alone notchers. Any ideas where to get a economical 1.75" endmill for this?

I am restoring a old cart that is made from white oak. I need to add some new boards and want to age them. I have looked around the internet and see articles about fuming, dye, staining, etc. I am not a woodworker so I want to keep it simple. Any good way to distress or make some white oak...