Search results

Workbench height cart only 34 inches like shown below(27"L x 18"W x 34 H): I would put some serious weight in the bottom drawer for added stability. 8 inch wheels, 60 pound, 120v Dayton grinder,. Are there any drawbacks to doing this?? Thank you.

I'm torn between the Jet 3600 RPM Industrial Bench Grinder and it's variable speed equivalent for an Ag. Equipment shop. https://jettools.com/ibg-8-8-industrial-bench-grinder ..... vs. ... https://jettools.com/ibg-8vs-8in-variable-speed-industrial-grinder Will the more complex variable...

On behalf of everyone here (I hope), I want to thank Shea at All Garage Floors for the expertise and assistance he provides regarding flooring. He is a vital link between us DIYers and the flooring vendors/manufacturers, often clearing up misunderstandings about various products. His passion...

Can a concrete stain or dye be even and opaque to look like paint? I plan to top coat with clear such as Ballistic or maybe polyurea? Starting to investigate floor coating options for a 14' x 18' maple syrup evaporator building. Abuse from firewood, ash, sap/syrup spills. No solvents...

I had this lean-to building floor poured early November, 2022. The contractor is very experienced with superb reputation. He explained to me his use of higher quality spec. concrete and just a tiny bit of cold weather accellerant. Temps were near 50F for 24 hours during/after pour, then...

Hein Werner HW93652 3 Ton Floor Jack = American Lifting AL2300?? After recently receiving my new workplace Hein Werner 3 Ton HW93652 floor jack, I found this VERY INTERESTING TIDBIT: Shinn Fu has established an "American Lifting" division that offers a floor jack similar (same as?) to the...

What are the practical differences between steam oxide (black) drill bits and black/gold drill bits? Any pros/cons? Jobber,135 point, HSS bits. General purpose use in non professional shop: hand drill, cheap drill press, no exotic metals, The Norseman 44170 (...

Hey Guys, I'm upgrading my workplace toolbox general use pliers, cutters, etc.. This is a community toolbox used by many, so tools gets abused and lost. Channellock meets the value aspect that I seek and the blue handles will assist keeping track of them. It would be a shame to stock the...

Did a search, but obviously not very well. Direct me to them if possible, otherwise: Please list today's alternatives for the old Craftsman homeowner's line of hand tools (wrenches/ratchets, sockets, mainly) that had the excellent attributes of easy accessibility, easy warranty, decent...

Gentlemen, There's plenty of past threads regarding cable type hose clamp tools. In the end, they all seem to work. After studying them, I cannot determine if the ratchet style is really required (it seems like the best style theoretically) and they they tend to be almost double the price of...

If one were to use, lets say, an IR 231 impact wrench for installing lug nuts, does the "adjustable power" feature allow you to set it near a given range of about 90 to 100 ft. lbs. to achieve a good, even installation? Or, is it more crude and the mechanic has to develop a "feel" for the...

Anyone familiar with this upstart company? I imagine it is someone's idea, built in China wrench. http://www.brownlinemetalworks.com/

I'm curious how many here actively seek out the lowest price of a tool on the internet, then go to another sight that offers a price match minus a certain % (often 10%). Lets say vendor A has a tool for $100 and Vendor B has the tool for $90. You call up vendor A and their price guarantee...

As the title suggests, I am looking for advice on a 4.5" grinder purchase. This will be for light shop use at my work (farm) and will probably be used less than a dozen times a year. Light welding work, touch up my bush hog blades while attached?????(jack stands and just light touch up!). I...

Gentlemen, Can you offer any advice regarding what constitutes a good tap and die set. They seem to come in different metals, i.e. high speed steel, tungsten, etc.. Not looking for aerospace quality, nor Harbor Freight Quality (unless they are good!). Just standard sizes for automotive and...

I finally ran into a situation where a crowfoot wrench would have made life MUCH simpler......a power steering line flare fitting buried in an inaccessible area. I'm looking to buy a set now and wonder if the Craftsman ones are good enough for occasional (diy) use. It seems that Snap On is THE...

Does anyone know if these things work well for automotive use? Thanks. mfg.link: http://www.gates.com/europe/brochure.cfm?brochure=2505&location_id=2976

Not to hijack the stranded vs. solid wire thread..... (you are correct, Torque1st.) I am intrigued by the amount of controversy surrounding the idea of pre-twisting wires when using wire nuts. Google this, and go to the forums frequented by professional trades people, and you will discover two...

They say there is seldom a dumb question? Could someone please give directions to achieve good crimps on insulated and non-insulated terminal connections. Just the simple ones used in HVAC, Autos, etc.. Rings, spade, butts? I am especially interested in correctly crimping the insulated...

For those who like the Proto heavy industrial style ratchets, I noticed WW Grainger is getting rid of some styles for greatly reduced prices: http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/productIndex.shtml check out both page 7 and 6.