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Inspired by some of the awesome tool chest restorations on GJ, I wanted to give it a try. I didn't want to risk screwing up a Gerstner, so I found this Peerless chest on eBay for $60. From all of the pictures I've seen of other chests, I was sure there was hardwood under the red paint. It...

Last fall I bought a 16" Echo chainsaw from Home Depot for something lighter and safer than my 50-year old McCulloch, which never had a chain brake. I used the Echo a few days last fall and once last week. But last week I could not get it started again about an hour after I used it. It...

Last year, I decided it was time to replace my vintage McCulloch Pro 10-10 chainsaw that has served me well for decades. I bought an Echo chainsaw from HomeDepot and the ignition coil failed after using it only a few times. Sheesh! Trying to get an OEM replacement coil in a timely manner is...

I built my dream garage and shop a few years ago and I have been meaning to document the build so that others can learn from my mistakes and maybe a few things I got right. Long story short, 30 years ago, my wife and I bought a couple of acres when we were newlyweds and poor. Bankers wouldn’t...

Recently, I swapped the front 5-foot snowblower for the loader on my Kubota B2650. When I went to loosen the T-handle bolt that secures the front of the quick hitch and subframe assembly, it wouldn't budge even though I only hand tighten it during install. After I got it loosened with a bar...

I have a 25-year-old Vermont Castings stove for supplemental heating in our home. A few years ago, I unnecessarily (long story, turns out problem was the regulator on the propane tank) replaced the gas valve and it was a real challenge to find a replacement part. Recently, when turning the...

I am restoring a Crafstman 397.19580 1/3 hp grinder that I found on ebay. It came without both tool rests. I haven't been able to find any originals so I thought I would make some replacements. If anyone has this grinder I could use some dimensions so I can get closer than I would by just...

For my Atlas lathe restoration project I found a set of the original stand legs which came with a large 24" x 65" stainless steel chip tray. Looks to be 14 or 12 gauge. I don't have room for such a large chip tray and my lathe is much smaller. So I thought I could occasionally put the tray on...

I couldn’t find any local contractors to build my dream garage last year so I had to go it alone. I went with hydronic heating in the slab and from what I read in these forums I chose a propane boiler over a water heater. But I made that decision after the slab was poured when I didn’t know...

I'm planning to build my first garage and shop this summer using SIPs. There is a lot I like about SIPs except running wires. I will be doing all the electrical and I have to believe electricians must hate SIPs. The SIPs have OSB on both sides so I'm looking for ideas on how others have...