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Our ‘90s master bath is aging like milk. It’s white tile. I’m planning to rip out the tile, shower stall back to what’s under it myself and refinish/resurface with travertine or similar. Then get a new glass shower surround made to fit. I’d like to drop the step into the shower to The minimum...

I've wanted a CNC Plasma table for a while, but don't have the need regularly, nor do I have the space.... so budget was prioritized elsewhere. However, I found a Budget table that fitted my space, needs and budget requirements! Legs even fold up and it can be stored away when not in use. The...

Our Home AC quit last week… Noticed during the recent 100f heatwave, here in California…. it seemed to be struggling and cycling a lot… Then it faded away and was blowing warm…. I checked the condenser outside and the fan unit was not running. Checked the breakers and all good. At this point I...

A month ago I didn’t know what a Cricut was… I don’t even know the right general word that describes it, or what it does even! 2d cutter? Maker? But I wanted to make some decals/stencils for some old machinery… an old Millermatic 200 and a Lenco Spot welder. Both need refinishing, and I will...

Hi Everyone! I just turned 60 and am deep into planning for retirement. This will involve getting the H out of California... for many well known reasons! We are thinking we will sell up in CA in the next couple of years, buy a Big Pickup, and 5th Wheel, and tour for a bit while we look for our...

Hey, Anyone ID this Jack I got? I think it’s a trans Jack but it’s big, and heavy. Doesn’t look or feel like an import. It looks like it was orange originally, but was painted the blue you see. The is a sticker on it that’s yellow but after rubbing off the blue paint with MEK, I can’t see ant...

My current MIG is a Snapon MMSL140. A 110v unit, so maxed out at 140a. I needed something beefier for some heavier welding. So I picked up a Millermatic 200... I heard they were solid, reliable welders. This one was cheap, as it is rough, and missing parts. That’s ok, I like cheap stuff...

Few years back I picked up a used Speedaire Vertical Compressor. Two Stage, 7.5hp, on a 80g vertical tank. I think its prob 30 years old, and Ive had it maybe 8 of that. It has served me very well, but I realized the other day, I have never changed the oil.:scared: So, I tried to find out the...

I was on a road trip with my Girl, last week, and we were discussing some upcoming projects around the house she wants done. There was a moment of realization, that whilst she is a gem, I sometimes have to figure out ways to justify funds for tools I..... Um, WE need... :) My best personal...

I'm in the USA/ California... Bought an old Lenco Panel Spotter, and restoring it. Its 220V Single Phase 60A. The original molded on plug is like this, but has a pin that feel loose and has pulled back from the sheathing: I cut it off, and will replace it with a NEMA 6-50 which is what my...

Not in any way, am I an accomplished fabricator/welder/restorer, etc, but i'm having fun just the same. Just an old guy, on a low budget, with a passion for making/fixing/doing stuff, and I thought I'd make my own thread to share what I'm up to in my 2 car garage.. This will be a mixture of...

So, I ended up with 2 older 20 gallon upright Compressor tanks... Not rusty... Look fine. Trying to decide what to do with them! A few ideas came to mind... 1/ Portable BBQ... either horizontal or vertical egg style? 2/ BBQ smoker... One tank for the food and one for the fire? 3/ Pressure...

Snapped this up today and plan to clean, and restore it back to original.. The sheet metal plate where teh ID tag normally is, had gone, but it should be easy to make a new panel... but cant replce that ID tag..:sad: I believe it's a 30" Pexto Model 63 Bar Folder, but it has some differences...

Just recently got myself a used Hossfeld #2 Bender. Never used this, or any other bender, so I thought this would be good thread to show us stuff you bent using a Hossfeld, JD, or other benders. Lets see those Roll Cages, tubing, bar stock, ornamental stuff... whatever you are bending! Lets see...

Picked this Columbia Drill Press up at an Estate Sale. 5 Speed, 1/2hp, and 1/2" Chuck, made in taiwan. Surface rust, but works good... gonna strip it down and paint it to knock the ugly out of it. Cannot find any info anywhere on it... Paid about $30.

Lots of posts of people trying to ID a tool, but no one place to post them that I could find! What about consolidating them into one thread so all us "Tool Sleuth's" can have a crack at it?

A tube bender is on my wish list as I need to make rollcages and bumpers sometimes. Been offered an old Hossfeld #2 Universal Iron Bender, Wrenchless type. Manual, nice beefy stand, but no handle, or dies, and the thing has been sitting outside, so its a little rusty, but not seized. Trying...

Picked this up off CL the other day. PO said it came with a Lathe and had no idea what it was... Front face had a round plate that I believe rotates, as it has a hand knob and dowl. Face has a line scribed on it. Center mounting has multiple tapers and heavy duty threaded handwheel.. Was...

I bought a mid 80's Shoptask 1720 Lathe/Mill combo. In the process of refurbishment for a few home projects... Works great, but there seems to be an issue with the motor when I change the belts to get the faster speeds. The motor spins up, reaches about 70/80% of its max, and then begins to...

I have been meaning to share a discovery I made this last year... and just posted it in another thread, but I thought I would share and start a thread about getting CLEAN. Like most people, I have used GO-JO and similar pumice cleaner for years to strip oil, grease and grime off my hands and...