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Hi Everyone, It looks like the Astro Thor 0.498 Air Hammer (bigger nastier) is back in stock at Summit Racing. $292, get em' while they're hot! https://www.summitracing.com/parts/apt-498k

Hi Guys, I just received my first set of ratcheting wrenches! I was debating between Harbor Freight's new Icon line, Sk-X-frame wrenches or Proto's spline drive. I went with the Proto JSCVM-14SA set due to it being reversible, having a 15 degree offset and the wrenches being made in usa. Zoro...

Hi Guys, Just picked up a used dewalt 80 gallon 2 stage air compressor (17 cfm) and looking to run air supply lines throughout the garage. I'll be keeping the air compressor in a back room in the garage so I don't have to hear it running, but that means i need to run supply lines into the main...

Hi Guys, Last year I bought my first welder, a used Miller 211 mig welder, and the bug has bit me. I made a lot of cool stuff and I'm looking to increase my capabilities. Initially, I didn't think that I'd mess much with heavier steel (1/4" and 3/8" even cheating a bit with 1/2") but I'm...

Hi Guys, I'm looking to build an engine hoist similar in size to the one pictured. I need this to be able to lift and maneuver about 1,000 lbs (4x8 sheet of 3/4" steel). I have 6" x 4" (1/4" thick) rectangular tubing for the vertical support as well as the first main section of the arm. I'm...

Hi Everyone, I'm trying to make a celtic/Lord of the Rings type war hammer for my brother who is really into the whole Lord of the Rings culture. I grabbed a block of steel from the junkyard and was able to get a 1.5" hole drilled for a handle. I'm pretty confident I can do some cool celtic...

I'm looking to purchase a good cold cut chop saw. I'm looking to keep the purchase under $600 but am willing to pay a little more if the quality is worth it. I want a pretty heavy duty saw so I think I've narrowed my options down to the Dewalt DW872 or the Trajan Q1400, but I'm open to other...

Hi Everyone, I just bought my first welder, a used miller 211 transformer type. I have quite a few projects lined up for this welder once i wire up 220v in my garage (mostly 1/8th - 1/4 inch projects). My question is, what welding type supplies should I load up on for regular use? Any...

Hi Everyone, I'm starting to get involved in welding and fabrication. Right now it's a hobby to make things I need, but I'd like to work on getting better and maybe make some money someday. I've done a few cutting projects with an oxy-acetylene torch that got the job done, but I'm sure I can...

Hi Everyone, I'm a new member to the Garage Journal forum. While I just joined, I’m not new to this forum’s content. I’ve benefited a lot from the topics and advice on here. Rather than making a post that simply introduces myself, I thought I’d throw up a useful review too. First, some...