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    What is it?

    The clamps/taper objects seem machine tool related but the high polish parts (with the black knob) seem so out of place. I would have thought they we’re not related if they were not coupled together…
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    Lock-lube vs Aorrzer

    After a frustrating greasing of my wheeled excavator, I needed to upgrade my gun tips. The LocN-lube product was something I needed but the Aorrzer https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BB6FTT6N?tag=atomicindus08-20 Also popped up on my amazon feed, so I bought both Summary LockNlube Pro: Comes...
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    Motor controller contacts

    Any clue as to what material is used for the “points” on a motor controller? Burnt one in front , ok one on table Some are so fried the points are gone. The current issue has been addressed but the contacts are bad.
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    M12 band file. Which one?

    1/2”x18” or 3/8”x13” Which do you have or would you choose? (I know this is GJ so “both” is likely going to be the most common option!) I’m leaning to the longer length for access but narrow at a reasonable length is also attractive….
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    Mini sliding chopsaw review

    So these seem to run about 50$ on amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08XXBKSXF?tag=atomicindus08-20 I needed it to cut a bunch of 7/32 rod that I didn’t feel like parting off in a lathe. The stock was hard and abrasive seemed like the ticket. I didn’t want a large abrasive saw. I’ve...
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    Compressor safety, it always bears repeating

    I’m one of those people that always believes in shutting off the power to the compressor after leaving the shop. I do this every time I leave (apparently mostly every time.) I was working on the plasma table late last night, and apparently didn’t shut off the compressor. I came into a very loud...
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    Penn state/perdue fox ad

    Highly annoying Top. Bottom, shrinking the screen etc iPhone usage in free parking under various topics
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    Pop ups

    Is it me or did the pop up ads (or the ads that expand and take over your page for 10 seconds) get a whole lot worse? I have the blocker on and logged in. the Bob’s furniture one is torture
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    Tool”ish”

    Regular screwdriver guide for both flat and tip Reads “ Standard screw driver shop use” “T.R. 2nd floor NO.1 bldg” Then the gauges also have sizes listed, 3/8, 5/16 etc
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    Who made it

    Right angle ratcheting, reversible screwdriver. Picked it up at the scrapyard for $.50. Only says “patent applied for” on it Cool little piece and seems well-made
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    New automatic boring and facing head

    this turns your mill or drill press into a percise boring (down) or facing(across) machine. It mounts to the quill and drives from the spindle. It is fully automatic. Set the desired depth of cut and hit switch and it will face across a surface(think of it like a lathe mounted vertical.) the...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT New member new shop/garage build

    Well it is time to build the toy/tool barn. This is my humble shop site Www.plastikosmd.com So the barn is 50x60. The rear metal shop is about 25x30. Above that metal shop will be the wood shop. The rest of the space will go floor to rafters, all open (for automotive work etc). Rear right...
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