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I’m building a house in central NC and need some help determining what generator to get and at what price point. I’m not trying to break the bank but want one that will be sufficient when a need occurs. The house will have one 400 amp panel. Duke already put a new transformer and poles on the...

I currently have an HTP invertig 251. It’s a year and a half old and has been great. I use the miller wireless foot pedal with it and a Ck worldwide flexloc since I mainly do stainless steel exhausts. I’m gonna need to weld some thicker mild steel in a few months, 3/8” to 1/2”. There’s a used...

I have an ALC sandy jet blasting cabinet that works great. I made a metering valve for it but it doesn’t seem to work. Here’s a pic of the setup. If anyone can tell me what’s wrong with the setup I’d appreciate it. I didn’t mount it at the bottom because I wanted to retain the spring hinge to...

So I got a great deal on a Quincy qt-54 compressor with no motor. Got a nos marathon motor and added a magnetic starter. I recently was shooting the breeze and started reading about the 325 compressor. The itch hit and I went on marketplace and got one for what seemed like a fair price. I can’t...

Hey guys. I need to have some jaws machined for my columbian 6” vises and don’t have the old jaws. Does anyone know the exact dimensions for the 506/606 T shaped jaws? TIA

Hey guys. I’m having issues with my HF 29 gallon compressor. It’s not building pressure past 30psi. I just looked on marketplace and saw this compressor for sale. It’s a 703 compressor. Price seems fair at $375. What do experts think about it? Worth it to get and junk the HF or try to repair the...

Looking at this Kalamazoo band saw and wanna know if it’s worth it. I hear they are very good saws. Here are pics and what the guy selling it says it needs. I don’t mind fixing up something good but don’t wanna have to bring it back from the brink since I’ve never repaired a metal cutting...

I have a chance to get the 572.247600 belt/disc sander or the 113 series with the 4” belt and 6” disc. Is one better than the other or it really doesn’t matter?

I fully restored a block grinder to use. Friday I saw a great deal on a Baldor grinder that was too good to turn down. $40 for a 712 from 1978 with a stand. I used it and it’s smooth and runs quieter than the Block grinder. I’m debating which one to make my primary one after restoring the...

So check this out. Went to buy another craftsman 113 bench grinder to restore since the price was only $50 though it needs mad work and the guy says he’ll throw in a band saw as a 2 for 1 deal. I don’t have a band saw so I say sure. He says it’s in rough shape but worked the last time he used it...

Hey guys. Just wanted some advice on this Reed vise and if it’s worth the price and effort to restore. The owner says it’s 1950’s vintage, 6” jaws. I can’t see it in person until about the middle of this week. Thanks as always

What do you guys think about this drill press? I looked through some other threads but couldn’t find any info on a press that looked like this one. The name plate is missing most of the pertinent info other than the name. Thanks in advance

What’re the thoughts on these 2 drill presses? I have the opportunity to get them both but I picked the bench top one over the 15 1/2 but can still get the standing one as well. The standing DP doesn’t have a crank to move the platform up and down. It does come with a nice vise. The bench top...

I got an offer for both of these vises for $130. Good deal or pass?

How old is this columbian vise? Found it on the marketplace and thinking about buying it.

Hey guys. When restoring a vintage vise is it best to paint it or powder coat them? I have a powder coat machine which I’ve used to coat the calipers for my cars. Powder coat is definitely better for durability but is it really worth the effort for a vise. Thanks for the help

New to the forum. Got a lot of advice from here regarding vises. I’m happy to be a part of the community.