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I have a jacobs style chuck and an arbor I'd like to lap. I've read folks use valve grinding compound. What's the right type of compound (water / grease) and grit (120 / 220 / something else) to do this without unnecessarily wearing down the arbor and chuck? At the local auto parts store, they...

I have to replace a 5-15 plug end on a 10-gauge extension cord, which has a cable diameter, just shy of 0.6". It's a big cable and often is working itself out of the outlet, due to the weight of the cord. The grounding terminal broke off, and I suspect partially due to that behavior, esp. given...

I ordered a replacement chuck for my drill press, and ended up with the Tawain JT33 style chuck, shown below. After some reading (maybe poorly chosen), I used a q-tip and dipped solvent to remove the factory lube that was accessible with the chuck detached, but not disassembled (both with the...

I have a situation where I need to core drill or auger down in some soil 7-10' to verify if I have high ground water. Akin to soils testing, but just looking for water depth. Anyone have an idea on some inexpensive equipment or means to do this... rentals are fine, too. Well drilling equipment...

Koken Z-series ratchet owners - without having one in-hand, I'm having trouble getting a sense about the Koken Z-series handles - specifically for a 3/8" flex, and possibly a 1/4" flex. - Do I understand it is pretty much a plastic (not rubber) handle grip? - The length of the handle grip seems...

I have a couple subarus I need to replace spark plugs on, and there are some special needs for ultra tiny ratchet heads, due to space constraints. You can see some more expensive and less expensive ratchets listed at this point in this video. He gives expensive options and a couple inexpensive...

My 30 year old craftsman ratchets are no longer in good repair, and I warrantied them for some new Overdrive 180t ratchets that I'll sell to get something better. What combination of ratchets make best sense if ending up with 5-7 ratchets in the long haul? Considerations would be: - Length...

Below are some pics from my Dewalt 735 planer. The infeed and outfeed tables have some narrow gouges in them that have some raised edges to them. One actually has a depression/crease in the metal (that one might need filling… later). 320 g Sandpaper (wet) with block or scotchbrite roloc or...

For an 8" bench grinder running a wire wheel... what's the minimum amperage you'd look for in a quality older unit? In this case it's a Dayton (likely Taiwan) with 5.8A.

Anyone know of a form a gasket (from a tube) type material that won't bond to the materials it's sealing? I have the below duct damper that will be screwed to the osb, and I may have some 26 ga sheet metal from the exterior folded over the interior opening, once the opening is cut. I want to be...

Hi all - I have a Craftsman 113.213171 5/8" drill press, shown below. Had it for a few years with some runout issues, and occasional issues with both the arbor and chuck detaching. More recently looks to have gotten some damage to the arbor with some debris. Didn't come with a drift key. - What...

I'm looking to add a vertical bandsaw to my hobbiest shop. For versatility, was going to seek out a model that handles wood and metal Found a Vintage Delta Bandsaw - 1940's - Model 880 Wood and Metal with 6" riser block. In great restored shape, and $350, seems like a great deal. However, then I...

Anyone know of a SDS bit holder that allows you to use a good-ol swing hammer with your SDS bits? Looks like Klein has one, but only comes as a set, and I already have the bits. Ideally it would have a large protector around the hitting surface like a target guard masonry chisel.

The M12 sausage caulk gun doesn't come with a plunger for bulk. Has anyone found a suitable plunger and used it for bulk? If not, does anyone have a recommended manual or air bulk gun? I see JES has 12:1 and 26:1 manual.... too bad one gun doesn't have two different ratios. I'd be using this...

To users of the 4x6 metal bandsaw, how much runout have you seen in your lower (drive) wheel and still been able to get a respectable cut? I was just going through the Pitkin setup procedure for mine, and finding my lower (drive) wheel is out by about 0.039" from high to low (seems like a lot...

Have a couple questions on steel, that I thought folks in the fab forum might know. In my remodel, I have a number of large/custom nail protection plates I need to put in place, both electrical/plumbing. My steel yard has 16ga sheet steel in cold rolled (ASTM A366) and hot rolled (ASTM A1011...

When using a one man brake bleeder (small reservoir with magnet and back flow valve), small bubbles are introduced. They come from the threads of the bleeder valve. Do you find these bubbles flow only down the bleeder tube, or do they end up in the brake system, as well? Also, I'm not clear...

Looking to buy a portable transfer pump, as I have an exterior staining job, where I need to catch the wash water runoff with cleaning chemicals and pump it elsewhere. What do I need to be considering when buying one (lift, impeller material/durability, electrical safety features, variable...

Vote now!: What two vise sizes are the best combination, suited to a small 'weekend shop'? Assume two benches being used for some light fab and various other projects, and there are no other vises. Of course, there is more to vises than jaw width, but it is a good starting point. Feel free to...

Hi Vise addicts, I am looking at a bench vise, and will only have one (at least for now, I don't have the sickness yet... maybe a smaller one later). There will be some welding and metal working, but overall 'general shop use'... certainly not for woodworking. Holding pipe on occasion would be...