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So recently I moved into a new house and I'm trying to figure out some of the electrical wiring done by the electrician/plumber that was in charge of the electrical installation. So far, with the things discovered, I'm really feeling lucky I don't have water coming out of the wall sockets...

So the title say is all... I need to lift a 460lbs I-beam to about 8.5 ft. The beam is 10 inches tall so the lift would have to go up to at least 9.5ft On each side I have a rebar reinforced concrete column with a steel plate where the beam will sit. There is nothing above it. I have at my...

I must admit sometimes I have really mixed feelings about Grainger. Usually most of their stuff is way overpriced, but every now and then they come up with clearance items for ridiculously low price. At my workplace I have a decent 26" tool trolley, but with my recent additions of tools it was...

Hi guys, I've recently been to a local Grainger and we all know they aren't the cheapest choice when it comes to toolboxes (actually everything that they sell) I found this: Proto 450 series, model number J456646-12RD Proto 66" bottom cabinet Size 66"x42"x27" Weight 700# Drawer Load 200#...

I work for a big international manufacturing company that applies pretty strict rules about 5S (basically cleaning and organizing), which means that usually everything that does not comply 100% with this policy, gets thrown out. So couple of days ago I was wandering outside the building and...

I recently bought Williams MSB-18HFTB USA made set to use as my emergency tool set in my car. I didn't want to spend the money for a Snap-on set, but I heard that USA made Williams sockets are the same as Snap On made sockets, which makes sense as Williams is owned by Snap On. The set came in a...

You probably read the thread title and thought "Oh no, not this again" However this one is with a twist. I recently got a free 3/4 inch Uryu impact gun. It has no grease fittings, however there is a plug on top of the gun with OIL stamped into housing. I opened it up and it was pretty dry...

I've just been doing some maintenance on my daily driver and one of the things I had to replace was a hose that connects air filter with the throttle body because it was a bit cracked. The old one just had some zip ties holding it in place. The new one came with metal clamps. On the desk I...

This thread inspired me to show my machine I build a few years back. It was built on a very tight (student) budget. That is why I re-used as much components as possible. The guides and bronze bushings are from printers. Same with the stepper motors. The mechanism for the machine was completely...

I've been getting myself together a to do an air line setup in my garage, but before I start measuring and cutting I would like some opinions from you guys (and girls). I'm planning to do everything in 1/2 inch copper pipe with brazed joints. The total length of the copper pipe between main...

Quite some time ago when I knew nothing about bodywork tools I bought a cheap set at Autozone for something like 25$. I was just starting to learn the art of bodywork on my Camaro and although I did not expect much from cheap Chinese set, the quality of the tools was really really bad...

…with happy end but still scared the bejesus out of me. Few weeks ago I broke the plastic that goes inside front left wheel arch and had to buy new one. This weekend I decided to change it. I lifted the car with the jack that was supplied with the car to get the wheel off for more access...

Since I built the garage attached to my house, I've been dreaming about air compressor. First I wanted something small...then I got infected with GJ virus and I wanted 2 stage 7.5HP 80 gal Ingersol Rand... but since my garage is in a residential area and I only have 40A 120V service for the...

I need to post this, since I feel it's time to :beer: Just signed new contract with my employer... Going from automation engineer to automation specialist, unlimited time contract :beer:

Hi guys A few days ago I came across some second hand HUSKY ratchet wrenches. Even though they're second hand I love to work with them and the ratchet part feels very nice (counted 90-something clicks per revolution) However, the 17mm wrench had the lever stuck in the middle and the rotating...

I've always liked a good quality tool of any kind. When I came here on the board I heard SnapOn this, SnapOn that... then one day I got curious and went on their website curious and interested in some toolboxes. I was like this when I saw the prices -> :scared: Ok I thought, it must be some...

I think I’ve been lurking long enough here on the forum and it’s time that I show you my little garage. In contrast of other garages and shops, mine is only 20x20ft attached garage and I’m almost a little ashamed to show it, so please be kind and give me your feedback what do you think. This is...

Hi everyone! I've been lurking on this forum long enough. My name is Matthew, 29 y/o, originally from a small European country Slovenia, but I'm currently living and working in Mexico as automation engineer. I recently build my garage/shop and I got quite a few tips from Garage community. Hope...