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I bought a used HFT parts washer that the pump had gone bad. I wanted to use solvent so got the Tractor Supply PSC1000. Used a bucket as a collection tank under and bought a submersible fuel pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYCXBTK?tag=atomicindus08-20 It lasted about two days and the pump...

Over the last several years I have acquired quite a few Craftsman Block grinders and tombstone grinders which I have done total refurbishments. These are great grinders. In the early days of working on these and researching them, I noticed some older ones in the Craftsman catalogs from...

Anyone have some favorite long lasting casters? My heavy duty workbench needs to be movable. The bench loaded weighs about 1500 pounds. Its on concrete floor and I need to move it several feet a few times a month. Height is not really an issue but would prefer not to increase more than 5"...

I recently purchased a Craftsman 3/4" ratchet 44804 that had been abused/neglected. It was rusted and locked up. After a good soaking I was able to take it apart and found everything is in surprising good shape. After a good cleaning and oiling up it seems as good as new. However, it is...

I have a few days a year when the humidity reaches a point where my machine tools will get surface rust. My shop is 400 Sq feet. Insulated 3.5" walls and ceiling. I have a 6500Watt heater and also 12k btu window air conditioner I will turn on to make it comfortable when working. Due to cost...

I recently bought an older (1974) Craftsman block grinder. Model 397.19450 When switched on it would not turn unless given a turn by hand. Also I checked the speed with my tachometer and found it was only spinning 1790 rpm. This is half of the rated speed of 3580 rpm. I suspected the...

Hi, Like the title says, Im looking for the Older Craftsman Metric 59 Piece Tap and Die Set # 9-52096. Found a set about 3+ hrs away but the seller is not willing to ship. If you have one or know of one willing to ship, contact me here. Thanks

Over the years I have acquired two Craftsman 05191 vises. One I bought without a handle and decided it was time to make a new one. While researching the vise I read in an old Craftsman catalog that the design of the 519 series vises utilized a spring in the hub of the screw so the handle...

I have some old cabinets that are 10"w x 18"d and the drawers are all one inch. I want to organize drills, reamers, and other such cutters. After searching many available, small trays and options, I am now leaning towards using 1/2" birch plywood. Using my router I can cut grooves how I want...

Recently purchased the Klutch benchtop metal cutting band saw. It uses a 56.5 x 1/2" blade. I will use it mostly for steel and sometimes aluminum. The blade it came with was okay but not great. What blade would give me the best performance and where to purchase?

I want to make my steel bi-fold swing gates auto open. I have been able to locate many different openers offered for sliding and single swing gates. However, nothing for bi-fold swing gates. I would prefer to make the hardware myself if I could locate plans. Does anyone offer plans or the...

Is the torque of given electric motor any stronger when wired using 230 volts vs 115 volts? My questioning is because I have a 1.5 hp table saw motor which can be wired either 230 or 115. Currently it is wired for 115 volts. I do have 230 volt available in the workshop so that is no issue. I...

I would like to cut an electric box into my concrete wall. I have an oscillating multi-tool I would like to use for the job. Would diamond or cemented carbide blade work for this or would I be wasting money on the blade?

I'm using 9mm Hardi board 4x8 sheets on the exterior of my workshop. I searched their site and cannot find how to finish the joints for exterior. Do you use the same process as interior using their putty and paper tape?

I want to pour an elevated slab which will measure 4’ x 8’. It will be elevated 6.5’ and attached to the back of my garage which is 6” concrete filled and reenforced with rebar, hollow blocks. I was planing to build two walls four feet out from the garage wall with 6” solid filled hollow...

Finally removed the top box off my Snap-On base cabinet KR557. What were all the holes for in the top of the base cabinet? There are two oblong holes and several other round holes. There was what seemed like factory tape over the oblong holes but the round ones were lift open.

I'm planing a move in the near future and need to move my old SO tool cabinet with a middle and top box. I've emptied them for the move but would like to clean them all over. Other than finding a helper, how would you go about safely lifting the top chest off the cabinet? It is almost 33"...