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I picked up this Craftsman tool cart for cheap last week and after cleaning it up a bit, I tried to find some information on Google regarding its age etc. but nothing came up. There is a tag in the drawer that says "when ordering parts please refer to this number #13813-AD-G" but I couldn't...

I have an old Craftsman table saw that has a repulsion start induction run motor. About 18 months ago the motor would not self start meaning I would have to spin the shaft to get it going. I dis-assembled and cleaned everything even going so far as to disassemble the shorting ring (necklace) to...

Its simple but I like it, and I did it all for less than $1000. The house that we bought two years ago came with an unfinished detached garage. With a bit of Market Place and classified add searching plus some dumpster diving, I was able to insulate and finish the inside of my garage. The...

Has anyone built an apple scratter? I will be constructing one soon and would appreciate any suggestions and ideas.

I have a mature Black & Decker rotary / demolition hammer that I would like to get a spade bit for but an unable to find a similar shank style from other manufacturers. Does anyone know of a brand that will interchange with what I have? The hex portion is 1/2" thick and 1 1/2" long. Thanks

Almost 40 years ago a dear friend gave me this table saw because it wouldn't cut anything thicker than a 1/4". Turns out the grub screw had fallen out of the pulley. Since then it has never failed me. Today while ripping a 2x6 in half the saw bound up and tripped the circuit breaker. Upon...

I thought I would share my recent experience fixing my compressor in hopes it will benefit others. I have an old Devilbis tank with a Harbor Freight twin cylinder pump and a no name 5hp 240v motor. It has worked flawlessly for the past seven years powering my air tools, sand blaster, paint gun...

This was a fun little project. I saw one on the internet and as well as GJ. I also learned that you can't score and snap tempered glass, but that's a story for another day.

Metal bandsaw from horizontal to vertical conversion I was recently given a well used metal bandsaw and since I already have one I decided to make this in to a dedicated vertical saw. After a few minor repairs and adjustments as well as a new blade it works great

I have an "entry level" plasma cutter that is dual voltage. I currently have a standard 110 plug installed. I would like to make a converter pigtail so that I can also power it off of the dryer outlet. I am unsure as to which wire goes to which blade on the 3 prong 220 plug. With the prongs...

I was given an old 1981 Honda XR500 a little while back and recently saw a picture of a dirt bike bobber. It looks like a fun project idea and cost (theoretically) would be minimal. Does anyone have suggestions, cautions, ideas and especially pictures of their own bike?

A simple computer desk. Made of square tubing. The top is made from reclaimed oak timbers finished with linseed oil and polyurethane.

Because I enjoy old hand tools, my wife picked up an old Skilsaw model 552 for me to play with. After a thorough cleaning, replacing the missing cord and installing a new blade, I was anxious to try it out. I was a bit dismayed when I pressed the trigger and it made a horrendous screeching...

A simple metal bender / roller My wife asked me what I was making, I explained its a tool for bending metal into circles. Later she was pretty happy with the circle that I made.

I am always looking for an excuse to make something and my grandkids provide me with all kinds of opportunities. This project was an absolute hit and is modeled after some much smaller and lighter weight versions that I found pictured on the internet. The framework was powder coated and the...

I am working on a cast aluminum housing that was damaged and needs a couple of cracks welded. To preheat the piece, I placed it on my propane BBQ grill. When I try to bring the damaged area up to welding temperature with a propane torch, the flame (torch) keeps going out. The torch works fine...

The handle /housing on my MAC air ratchet is not aligned with the ratchet head. How do I tighten it in the correct position?

I originally posted in the free parking before I realized the scope of what I had gotten myself into. Some background, Sister in law called asking if I could fix a leaking toilet. The house is over 100 years old. The bathroom addition is probably close to that age too. She lives in a small...

This weekend's project was a pair of motorcycle lift stands, one for me and one for my son.

The guys on YouTube make it look so easy! This is the seat off of my Honda XR500R that I am refurbishing. There was no foam and very little seat cover material left when I bought it. I purchased a new cover off of EBay and some high density foam from the local craft store. After some trimming...