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    ??? about trailer tires

    I have always wanted to build a car tow dolly. I do not want to cut my axle to accomadate the under slung designs. I do want to use small 8" tires. I think I should build a tandem axle dolly with straight axles and small 8" tires (because thats what I have). If my tires are rated for 800 pounds...
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    northerntool grinder ??

    Here's the deal. I ordered a bench grinder with belt sander attachment from Northern tool. I received it and the damned thing would not come up to speed, just turn real slow with no power (it was very cold about 0 degrees outside). So I sent it back and they sent me a new one which worked fine...
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    tow dolly questions

    I want to build a tow dolly. I have a really nice straight axle with electric brakes. Question is "do I really have to make the platform pivot?" or can I get buy without the pivoting platform and just unlock the steering of the towed vehicle. I have seen older dollies like this but all the newer...
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    wood bandsaw converted to metal

    Heres the scoop. I found an old wood bandsaw for $30 at a yard sale. It has V-belt drive. So by changeing the pulley size, (smallest I could get for the motor and lagest that would fit for the driven pulley) and a new metal blade. Cost me about $70 for parts. Works pretty well. And its real...
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