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    Electrolysis for PAINT removal?

    I tinkered with electrolysis awhile back and like many I'm sure, was astonished at how well this process completely de-rusts ferrous metals. Has there been any proven additives discovered for the water bath that aid in removing paint also? The part I tinkered with was just rusty and no paint...
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    Anyone bought the new model yost 750-di vise?

    Anyone have first hand experience with the new model YOST 750-DI vise? It looks like there has been two models; one older model of (I think) regular cast grey iron with thread and nut bolts holding the stepped tooth lower jaws for round stock and the new model made of malleable ductile iron and...
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    Record machinist vise swivel clamp set-up

    I have three Record bench / machinist's vises. Three, four and six inch jaws. The two largest are brand new, unused old stock I bought 15 years ago, and the smallest was purchased at the same time, but had either sat on a shelf somewhere or possibly was "used," I don't know, but it does not show...
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    HF 4x6 horizontal band saw - porous / cracked casting

    I have a HF 4x6 horizontal band saw that I've owned for 5 or 6 years. I have zero complaints on it's general usability and it really does cut exceptionally straight, square and true after my initial setup. My problem is that oil seeps through the casting in one of the corners of the of the oil...
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    Wilton bullet vise jaw sag

    I'm looking to buy a new, slightly heavier, more beefy bench machinist's vise than the one I consider my current "best" vise which is a made-in-England Record brand 6 inch jaw model. I have several other vises including an old beater Wilton 3 inch bullet model that has seen better days. My...
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