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I've searched a little here and on the web and thought I'd ask some questions. I have a Lincoln 135 Mig with CO2/Argon mix. I need a table to fit a fender onto occasionally. So will my welder be able to handle 4x4 tubing and a decent top? Have you guys build a table with this small of a...

How much is a Reed 104R worth? It has 4" jaws and a fixed base. It appears un restored but the handle is not bent. Thanks. Matt

The house we bought has an older Dayton gas heater in the attached garage. I don't have the manual and I'm trying to light it. I have turned on the gas and plugged in the motor. The fan will come on. I have a box that has a black dial and a read button. Is this the pilot? If so how do I...

I may be in the market for a plasma. I have a few (6-7) cars to cut for parts/scrap. So to make the job easier I want opinions on plasma's. What brands should I look for used? Hobart,Miller,Hypertherm? I want to spend $500 to less than $1000. Any help appreciated.

I have a stick built shop that was built in '85 and im pretty sure there was no insulation put in when it was sheetrocked. So my question is, what are my options to get the walls insulated? I live in oklahoma and hope to heat and cool my 900 sq ft space enough to take.the edge off. Thanks. Matt

The previous owner of my house built a nice workbench and had a 3 bolt hole vise. Any idea what type of old/antique vise's would have a symmetrical 3 bolt design for the base? I don't want to drill more holes in the bench top. Any help needed. Matt

I will have pics of my new place in a few days as I organize but I had a quick question. My place is a stick built 24x36x10 with standard trusses. Has anyone replaced trusses in an existing building with scissor? I think I need 4 in each bay to get the width I need for a 4 post lift. Not...

A couple of years ago a buddy and I put in a Sears garage door opener in my 2 car garage. We got it all done except the sensors because I had two nonop cars and junk preventing getting around. I have my instructions but they are water damaged. So we installed a jumper so the door will...

I will be getting a new 60 gal Quincy compressor soon. I'll probably get a compressor from northerntool and will use their delivery. So my question is once they drop it off in my driveway how do I get it in the garage? Engine hoist and straps? Does anyone of pics of how they handled this...

My wife is redoing a room in our house and making it her hobby room. She sews and does crafts. Has anyone bought or built a sewing or craft table for their wife? If you have any pics that'd be perfect. I will have her look thru the workbench from scratch thread for ideas too. This project...

I just looked at the thread with the NICE F150 and it got me thinking. Who has modified their garages to accept a lift? Any pics? My house will need a new roof eventually....maybe this is a mightaswell:) Not sure how thick my slab is. House was built in 1970. Thanks. Matt

My small 30 gal 110 volt Craftsman compressor trips my breaker. The garage doesn't have a dedicated circuit and only one plug. Do I have an electrician come out and put some sockets and breaker panel in the garage? Thoughts? Matt

Anyone using this compressor? I know bigger is better and there are better brands but the price is $400. It looks light on the CFM from what I've read on here. Thoughts? Thanks.....Matt ingersoll Rand 5hp 60gallon Rand 4000 air compressor. Good condition, moving soon and don't want to move...

There is a bluepoint top/bottom combo on craigslist for $500. He's 2 hours away. It looks 27" wide and 18" deep. Is his price fair? Are thee blue points made in the USA? Thanks. Matt

I tried to make a piston stop out of an old sparkplug today and my Chinesium tap set wouldn't cut a thread. So does anyone have a good set they want to let go. I need SAE only and don't want to break the budget. Some truck brands are on ebay but I'm not sure who the manufacturer is and the...

Going to Georgia on vacation in a couple of weeks. Anyone on here looking to unload a toolbox. I'm in OKC so between here and there would work best. Not looking to break the bank. I've emailed the guy with the MAC box in Atlanta that was posted in another thread and his $500 asking price is...

Ok someone posted about a Sun machine and had me wondering. Who is still using a Sun machine for diagnostics/tuning of their older cars, aka rods, muscle cars etc....I'm a DIY kinda guy with a '72 Cutlass. I won't sell it ever and hope to add to the fleet eventually. What Sun machines are you...

All wrenches are $4 each or trade for Proto combo's, SK combo's, Buffalo-Barcalo double box (smaller than 5/8). Thanks. Matt Bonney 1/2-9/16 and 5/8-3/4 Plomb small breaker bar, 7/8-3/4 dbl box and 3/8 ext. Williams 3/4-13/16 and 3/4-7/8 tappet Dropped Forged is the only markings...

Anyone in the OK,TX, KS area with a toolbox that needs some rehab? I need a bigger box than my homeowners Craftsman. I check out CL everyday but nothing has surfaced yet. Any help appreciated. Matt