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Today I repositioned the Low-Off-High speed switch on my HD floor fan from being in the back center to the top edge of the fan. I can't believe I put this off for so long. I don't have to reach over and down to turn the fan on/off!

I have a set of 7 hex shank bits that are nut driver style. The issue was they are straight shank and fall out of the driver whenever gravity exists. :( As I recently got an estate sale purchase of a Craftsman lathe that I've posted on this forum previously...

I've had my Enco bandsaw for about 2 years - bought it at an estate sale. It was in great shape and maintained well, but like the others that likely come from the same factory and are copies of the same design it's got some drawbacks. Several of the bandsaw mods I’ve made have been previously...

I've got several taps of each size - typically a taper tap and bottom tap for each of these sizes: 1" x 8, 7/8" x 9, 3/4" x 10 These are duplicates, otherwise I'd keep them. Pictures of some are below - indicative of the condition. The 1" x 8 are brand new - marked as made in Poland. I've...

I went to a local estate sale that I saw on the EstateSales.NET app Friday. Lots of "junk" and most of the power/hand tools were older and lower quality than what I usually would purchase. There was a Craftsman metal lathe (Model 101.21200) with lots of tooling that caught my eye - I spent over...

For sale is a vintage Craftsman 335.19595 Chisel and Tool sharpener accessory for a bench grinder which is in great shape! It came installed on a block grinder I recently purchased as pictured. Also pictured is a sharpening jig which acts as a guide for use with some tools such as hoes, shovels...

I purchased a (used) higher capacity air filter (Jet AFS-2000) to replace the current smaller filter in my shop. The current filter weighs about 40 lbs and the Jet ways 110 lbs. I didn't have anyone other than my wife to help me get this thing up in the air to fasten to the eye hooks on the 10'...

I'm a member of the WoodWorkers Guild of GA and we have an upcoming tool/machinery sale on Feb 12th in Grayson. The shop owner was an older gentleman that has both woodworking and metalworking machines. There are also power hand tools and machinists tools. There is too much to list as we are...

First project - replaced paper sticker labels with wooden labels engraved with the new to me laser.

I've got an unrestored grinder missing a few parts. It's obviously missing the left side guard, as well as the safety shields. What you see in the pictures is what you get - but it does run smoothly and coasts down to a stop. I'm in the NE metro Atlanta area and prefer local pickup. I will ship...

I've got a question for anyone that might have restoration experience related to this sander - or one with a similar design. Our woodworking guild was gifted several vintage tools. I volunteered to take 2 of them and clean them up, inspect them, and repair/replace wiring or parts that were...

Edit 11/11/2020 - shop has basically been cleaned out of anything of value other than some cabinets. I might be able to post pictures. I'm helping a family sell some tools from a woodworker's hobby shop. Most tools have been claimed by family, but a few larger items and lots of other stuff...

I've got quite a few gallons (more than 30 actually) of an industrial sourced motor oil - it's a 15W40 synthetic blend for diesel or gas engines - "Engineered for extended drain intervals." It's a lengthy story - but in short - I got it and ended up not using it - and have moved it around the...

I can't find much via google on this lift brand. This is a picture of the mfr label from the side of a 2 post lift. I'm wondering if it is US made and quality, etc. Anyone in the north Atlanta area looking for a 2 post lift?

I remembered today that several months ago I had posted some comments on a thread about a member here purchasing a Gerstner tool box off ebay where he had issues with the condition. The ebay add showed pictures and a description that the chest needed some refinishing but otherwise was in very...

I completed siding my shop a few months ago and thought I'd post some suggestions and tips from my installation. I hope the below is clear to understand. I built a work table in order to measure and cut the siding to length. I used some 2x4 10' studs and some other framing scraps to frame the...

I'm starting to run my romex wiring in my new shop building and have some questions/comments as to what is/isn't code mandated. This is the largest wiring effort I've ever done. Anything previous in houses, etc was typically just adding an outlet or ceiling fan wiring - so this is rather...

I've finally got a permit to build a 38x60 garage workshop. I could write a book on this exploit - but I'll keep it short. First - I'm on septic - so I had to have the Environmental Health department approve the location. Next, I had to get approval of my two adjoining neighbors due to the...

I got a great deal on a Reelcraft model D8800 hose reel - looks like the one in the first picture below - but older - and dirtier. I bought it as a project, so I was expecting to put some effort into it. Upon dis-assembly, I've found the internal winding spring is broken. Is there a fairly...

I've tried searching here and on the web trying to get information for a future shop build. I'm hopefully going to be the proud owner of a home on some acreage - large enough for me to build whatever size workshop my wallet can fit. I'm thinking around a 30x50 - with 10 ft sides. It will be...