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I have very minimal knowledge about machine work other that running a brake lathe. I’d like to get into it for hot rod building and hobby use. I have no idea what this is worth or if I should look elsewhere. What do you guys think? Sent from my iPhone using...

I have three 10’ doors on the front of my shop. The slab is 5.5” above grade. What should the slope of the ramps be? I guess the length of the ramps would be determined by the slope. I haven’t decided if I want to two separate narrow ramps for each door, or one solid 10’ wide ramp for each...

Other than it being a craftsman, tell me about it. I have never used a lathe before, and I know nothing about them. I'd like to pick one up to add to my collection of equipment in my back yard hot rod shop. A friend found this one and sent me this photo... it is not currently on the market for...

My father-in-law gave me this yesterday. He has never used it, but he said it was hooked up and working when he bought it. Funny thing is, I didn't even know he had it. The only thing I saw wrong with it is the vertical strip that has the teeth on it that lets the work surface up and down is...

A guy I work with took this out of his toolbox today. He said he's had it around 20 years but has no idea what it is. Anyone here seen anything like it?

Hey guys, I've been hanging out here for a while just reading and dreaming of having a shop like some of you guys :thumbup:. When I bought my property, there was an old dirt floor pole barn already on it, so I've done a little here and there through the years to turn it into a shop. It isn't...

I hope I have this posted in the right place, I'm still trying to learn this site. I just purchased a used Ammco 9k lb 2 post lift. My floor is not very level, so I need shims. Is this kit good quality, and are you guys familiar with this company...

Hello all, from south Alabama. I've been lurking around here for quite a while. I decided to join and maybe get involved in some conversations from time to time. I have a 40x48 (if I remember correctly) pole barn that was on my property when I bought it. I put down concrete and put up some walls...