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Anyone have any experience with ultrasonic thickness testers. I want to purchase one to check the cylinderwall thickness in some engines. I know they are pretty simple to use, but I'm looking for Brand recommendations.

I have always given HF an even break, and felt that brands like Snap On were way overpriced. Everyone has their opinion as to what they think is ok. Let me admit up front that I am a confirmed "toolaholic" and have had my share of name tools, and I also have a lot of older specialty tools like a...

When I built my shop, I took quite a bit of ribbing because of all the outlets I installed. Basically I put outlets on "almost" every stud about 4' off the floor. I didn't care if I ended up with a cabinet in front of some outlets, only that I had an outlet available close to any place I ever...

I posted this video over in the Tools section but thought it might help some people by being in the Garage section also. Notice that it only failed when pushed to extreme limits, but it did move a bit with just a heavy load. When my son and I lift something heavy we place 4 tall jack stands...

Posted this on another thread, but decided it might be of interest to anyone wanting to purchase a lift. Realize that this lift failed at the extreme of its capacity, but did deflect substantially at lesser loads. So do a little research before you purchase a lift and don't go with the cheapest...

What brand air die grinder and/or angle grinder have you used that doesn't tend to bog down? I have a larger volume of air supply because I used the larger size orifice industrial fitting connectors instead of automotive fittings and a 175 psi pump with plenty of cfm. I always test...

After discussing the purchase of a new drill on another thread, I decided to start this thread and get other peoples experiences on record. Many years ago I was a true Craftsman addict. I still have tons of Craftsman wrenches,ratchets,sockets. I liked the corded power tools and they always...

Posted this on the HAMB and someone suggested that I should also put it on the Garage Journal. I have two scratchbuilt overhead cranes in my shop. My son recently purchased a home that had a nice shop building along with a couple other out buildings that we want to make into work shops. The main...