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Hey guys, I took a welding class and got myself set up with an oxy fuel (mostly for mechanic work) and a MIG welder (Miller 211). I've been practicing and can make some decent beads. Now I'm ready to start making all the stuff I want to make. Starting with something like the Steveo bench...

Hey guys, I'm teaching myself to weld. I took a night class at the local tech school which was ok, but nothing spectacular. I did get me exposed to all the processes, but not with much depth I bought a Miller 211 in one of the last Zoro sales. It's pretty simple and I'm ready to do some...

Hey guys, I recently bought an old (1980) Merceds diesel for my new daily driver. I am sick of all the computer controlled **** in modern vehicles. I found one in amazing shape with very low miles. Anyhow, the Mercedes from this era have the horrible jack that plugs into a hole in the side of...

Hey guys, Does anyone know where I can find the set of THREE wrenches for valve adjustments on old Mercedes diesels? I just bought a 1980 300SD with the OM617a engine and plan to have it a long time. The set was made by Hazet. It consisted of two deep offset 14mm wrenches and a special wrench...

Hey guys, I have a new IR2135 quiet Ti Max impact wrench. My compressor is an old cast iron two-stage with a crappy limit switch. It cuts out at 125 psi and restarts at 75 psi. I plan to fix this when the weather is better. I removed the regulator and run it wide open into the impact wrench...

Hey guys, Had a recent extended power outage and was feeling pretty damned cocky about my military surplus generator. If you haven't looked in to these, it's right up the alley of most on this board. Mine is an MEP-002a, which is a 5KW steady state, 10KW peak at 10,000 feet above sea level...

Hey guys, couple questions about wiring a new welder and compressor. My main house panel is in my garage, which is nice. It's 250A service. There is a 100A 240V breaker that controls a small panel in the basement. There is a 30A 240V breaker for the AC. First question: I know you can't...

Hi guys, My uncle is restoring an old Model D Allis Chalmers road grader. It works and it's fun to drive. He is missing a gearbox for the blade pivot. It is a 75:1 reduction, right-angle box. I've looked all over for a used gearbox for him, with no luck. New ones can be had but for huge money...

Was at Sears in MN today and they had 2-packs of the metal socket rails with plastic handles for $4.99. I think they're normally about $6 for one. I'm new here -- don't know if this was post worthy, but seemed like a very good deal.

Hey guys, This house I rent has the hardest water I have ever seen. Iron. Since it's a rental, I don't want to install an expensive iron removal system. As a result, I need to scrub iron stains. I use chemicals like CLR where possible, but the shower is marble tile, which is basically...

Hey guys, I got a fabulous deal on a 2115PTiMAX, thinking I could live with the pin retention at the price. Well, I hate it. Does anyone know if this can be retrofitted to a normal anvil? Or do I need to buy a different one? If I can't switch to ball retention, there's going to be a used once...

Hi guys, I'm looking for a junction box I can mount on my skid steer loader, which is stored outside. The loader has a battery tender and a block heater, each powered by a separate 115V plug. I would like to permanently mount the tender on the firewall, along with a switch box (or breaker box)...

Hey guys. Been lurking here and love this site. Got tired of working with crappy tools and decided to do up my garage right. I'm about to buy a used 6500lb capacity snap on / wheeltronic scissor lift. I've used the search and google and know they are highly regarded here, which was a big factor...