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I am trying to determine if I have a distributor issue or does my machine measure in distributor degrees instead of crank degrees. The distributor I am testing is suppose to have 20 degrees of mechanical advance at 4800 rpm. My machine displays distributor rpm and engine rpm this is the...

I keep on trying to get better at the metal work and see all his cool tools. Well ended picking a 1915 Metal shear made just a few miles from my house. Back when they were making equipment in the USA. Here is what I saw on a craigslist ad. I figured the first two digits in the serial...

I have picked up an saw from about 1947. Works well, however, when you shut down the saw the relay clicks. Is this normal for older motors or should I think about replacing the relay? See video:

Well, I bet you can guess my influences in this post :bounce:. I am not a huge poster, but read this section every day, because fabrication of all types is my hobby. About a month ago I made this paring knife with a cocobolo handle made from an old file. After making it I realized how...

Almost every place I looked all I could find is thin metal smokers that will not last over the long haul. They also are more difficult to keep a consistant temp (less thermal mass) and do not have fireboxes that will hold a standard log. If I wanted to spend about $2000 I could get what I...

OOps ment to say Bonney! Here is a wrench that I found in an old tool box I acquired. I purposely swirled out the markings on the one side on purpose. Just curious if anyone can guess its use. I will post a second picture in a bit that will clarify it some. Just having a little fun...

Was driving down the street last week and spotted a old sewing machine in pieces. Drove past and started thinking about it more.... Would it sew upholstery? :wtf: I could easily throw this out as the last person.... Picked it up and took it home, sure enough it was a singer 111w103 walking...

I know that there are several woodworkers on this board. I have done woodworking for 20 years as a hobby and have acquired quite a few nice machines. One of the items that I have always wanted but was way too expensive was a materials feeder for a table saw/router. This way if you are...

Well I got sick and tired of my cheap HF 12 Ton press so I went on the hunt for a real press. I found this one with in a few hours drive. A 1964-65 Dake 25H press. With about 4 distinct coats of paint on it. Hydraulics worked but small annoyance leaks, would have functioned fine but...

I have been wanting a metal lathe for a while and in the fall found a 13" south bend that except for the surface rust was in good shape and not abused. It was out of a school one point in its life, then sat in an unheated garage. I then purchased it. Here is what it looked like when I got...

I picked up some tools that were my grandfathers. I have never heard of Grants before.. but from the type of case they are packaged in, I would think that they were not particularly higher quality... I am a bit more curious about these smaller wrenches that are stamped made in usa...

Has anyone been able to find a source for the Nitrocat xtreme 1000tc with the flip lever? I have called tooltopia and they do not have the new model. Every place that I have been able to find have a picture of the older style, no flip lever. The only ones that I have seen with the flip lever...

I have a 3-12 approx interior ceiling pitch. Which would be the better choice for lighting with t-8 bulbs. 1. Use not reflector units mounted flush with the 12' ceiling 2. Use batwing reflector units hung on unistrut and threaded rod to keep them parallel with the floor. Thanks

I am finishing putting down the fine stone and compacting getting ready for my floor pour. I am doing radiant floor heat and will be putting down 2" rigid insulation then rebar/mesh and then tube. How level is level enough for the stone just below the insulation? I am using a transit to level...

Where have you guys purchased your pex from? Our local Home Depot carries pex in 3/4" diameter. Would this work well, as compared to online order companies? Does anyone have a source for PEX brass compression couplings that transition from pex to copper? thanks

I have my foundation done and I have put in drain tile under the parameter both in and outside. The inner tube exits the side wall due to slope of ground is gravity drain. I put #2 clean down inside the foundation and it is about 16" thick. I now have about 4" of fill room left before the...

Well I decided to name my shop build. I figured that the Sanctum fit well as it being my retreat. I am building a 32x28 garage for my car projects. It is in addition to my existing 24x24 garage. I already have a 2post Rotary lift and a 7.5 Hp Easton compressor to put in it. So far here is...

I got my 7.5 hp Eaton 120 gallon Compressor today! :bounce: This thing is built like a brick s*** house. Now all that I have to do get it installed. I had better not run out of air now.

My Garage build offically begins tomorrow. I have it staked out and picked up the trencher tonight. Tomorrow the trench footer gets dug for my 28x32 garage :bounce: . The building inspector will be here mon morning to inspect the trench and later in the am the cement truck will be here...

I will be needing to wire a 7.5 hp compressor in the near future and I want to get an idea of the wire that I should use. From reading other posts I figure that I will use a 50A breaker and #6 AWG wire. The question is, what is the proper type of wire to run for something this large? I am...