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Folks, I've got 2 nice Wilton drill press vises, that have the same limitation. When fastened to the table of my drill press, there is no swing for the handle. I am looking for any pics or advice of things you may have done. I am looking to maybe get some help from a machinist friend to turn...

Leaning on some of you guys with more light sheet metal experience....... doing surgery on a Lista cabinet, can I use Clecos with panel bond adhesive? Will I get my clecos back or will it be a struggle? Have not yet worked with PBA, but would like to try to minimize welding on this project...

Wanted Snap On 490BCP Long Needle Nose Plier with 90 degree bend. Good used condition is fine.

So I've been jonesing to get my own brake for YEARS. Time has come. I had settled on the 2' Mittler Brother brake, but until you get it set up, taxed and shipped, it's just under $4K What I really want to be able to do is 14ga at 1/2 width. Let's assume I'm man enough, I back the bend radius...

(I posted this in 2021, life was crappy, fell off the map, am back on map now ) What's on your list to "upgrade" or "update" in the shop for 2024? And WHY? Got something you're not 100% pleased with, outgrown, long in the tooth, flat wore out, missing pieces or just plain tired of looking at...

So it looks like I've got a pair of HF recalled 6 ton jackstands. Prefer to just wash my hands of HF wherever possible. Are these a worthy replacement for my use? Ram 2500 and JK Wrangler on 35's. Just looking to support 1 axle at a time for tire off maintenance work. Nothing wild. I'm looking...

My Dad always used 3in1 oil for a sharpening stone oil. I have nothing on hand, but would like to know if that's OK. I would prefer it be my all around light utility oil with a small spout if there is some other recommendation. I have Ace and Amazon handy to me.

Hey guys..... Does anyone have a good rack recommendation for this style of wrench? I want to eliminate the blow molded trays they came in, but I have not seen a solution that deals well with the flex stubby. I'm pretty much open to regular racks, gripper style or stand up style if you know of...

Just in case anyone from SBD reads here.... TLDR, immediately returned it. Just picked this kit up to use as a suitcase kit for a new job. Requirements must be of reasonable quality, dependable, can afford to lose it, travel well and retains all the parts. Bonus points for having a real 1/4...

Anyone have a favorite welding mirror set up? Mag base or possibly a clamp? I see Ullman has a 3 1/2" version.

I just ordered a Porter Cable Polisher, the 7424XP, that states it is "6 inch". Do I want to be ordering a 5" backing plate and pads or a 6". Seems like 5" is the correct size as far as popularity and availability goes for basic automotive use. Just double checking.......

Mac 3/8 Socket Lot- Sold Extech EX530 DMM w/case and misc pictured leads- Sold

I have a 1.5" square bar of delrin coming my way. Can I cut it on a wood miter saw and use a small radius router bit? Will it take a wood screw with a pilot, or does it need to be tapped? If I need to drill 1/4-1/2" dia holes, is a regular norseman and a countersink sufficient, or should I be...

Hey Guys, Anyone know the origin or possible source of this blue point box? I have seen them branded Fluke as well. Interweb research point to Waterloo, and that source dried up with the SBD purchase. I checked plano as well. I realize its nothing special but I had a few at a previous job...

I have this Air King fan in my shop. https://www.airkinglimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/9025Spec1.pdf About 5 years/25,000 hrs on it. New bearings ( old one near the blade was noisy ) and new motion bushings ( worn slap out ), so it's clean and in good repair as of today. What do you...

Anyone have any great lightweight alternatives to these pinch off pliers? I'd like them to work as well as these for larger heater hose but much lighter. New employer, no more gang box, pelican only, trying to go on a diet. A pair of these is a full 1.5 lbs...

What's on your list to "upgrade" or "update" in the shop for 2021? And WHY? Got something you're not 100% pleased with, outgrown, long in the tooth, flat wore out, missing pieces or just plain tired of looking at? Not your regular dreamers wishlist, we all have those. Me: Update my Lincoln...

I'm using the M12 Impact Drivers for light mechanic tasks. I already have 2 longer locking adapters from SK. What's the shortest one anyone has found, something closer in to the hex chuck, for maximum clearance?

I'm thinking ahead to next year/maybe 2, and I'll probably be updating my welding machine lineup. Right now I have a Lincoln Wirematic 255 with .035 hard wire plus a spool gun, an ESAB Rebel EM 215 with .030 hard wire and a Lincoln SW Tig 200. I'm not in love with tig. I don't really have the...

So I had a layout done, and come up with 100 foot candles with a 4 bulb fixture. In theory, good. That seems just right, however- painted block walls will only get less bright as they age and dirty. Why not go for the 6 bulb fixtures? Seller advises that the 6 bulb fixture will be usable, but...