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I have been running my business out of my detached home garage for the last 2 year. Business has been good so it was time to get some space. I looked around and found a 1600 sq/ft shop with showroom and office. It used to be a bakery so it was pretty nasty. First thing I did after getting...

So I picked up a new compressor today. an Emglo its 460v but can be wired for 208/240 I wanted to have the motors rewired for 208/240v is that something a motor shop should do or could I do it? Also I was planning on running 2 VFD's to control the motors. What is a good way to hook them up...

I recently picked up this real nice Rockwell belt grinder/sander I gave its quick clean up and all I need now is belts for it. I am going to use it for metal work. Where is the best place to get these and what grit is suggested?

I have a DoAll C4 horizontal bandsaw. Needs work. $250 b/o

I was browsing craigslist during lunch today and found a neet old Craftsman grinder with original stand 4 miles from my office. I just got back from picking it up. Its a 1/2 hp ball bearing grinder with all accesories I do not believe its missing anything. I am quite excited about this.

Last Sat I picked up a 1911 American Tool Works 14" Lathe. It was in a foundry local to me. It took about 5 hours to dissasemble and move the lathe. I am currently cleaning/painting this so I can setup and start using again. It came with lots of tooling. It was originally green I think so...

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I am selling a Snap-On Cantilever tool box. No tools included. its in pretty good shape. $90

Got this from an uncle who didn't even know he had it. also a nice long Snap On Cantilever box

So I have been looking for a floor model drill press and found this one pretty locally. I picked it up tonight. Its a Strands gear head made in Sweeden came out of a high school shop. It needs some love but its all there. I was told it is 3 phase. Anyone know anything about these or have...

I was looking for a floor model drill press and stumbled accross an Avey model MA-8 For a good price. It looks stout. Anybody have any insight to them? Here is a pic of it.

I recently purchased a mid 1940's Walker Turner Drill Press. The Chuck was damaged and had a slight wobble. Last weekend I picked up a replacement. From what I have read the chuck should pop out. But when I tried to the entire shaft started comming out. Anyone have any insight on how to...

I recently picked up a nice old Walker Turner Drill press. I would like to add a 3rd pulley to slow it down some more. I see lots of pictures of it done but I was wondering if anyone has actually has some insight on what to use to do it. thanks in advance Frank

I am in the market for a Drill press and an old Footburt Drill press came up for sale locally and I was wondering if its a good machine? Its 3 phase so I am guessing I will have to get a converter or a new motor? any thoughts? thanks Frank

I recently opened the ceiling of my garage up. Now I am trying to get the garage door to work. The problem is I have to have the door hug the 33 degree roof line The springs I used do not keep the door up at all. I think if I use tougher springs it will pull the garage door up. I do not think...

Anyone have any specs on installing a 2 post 7000 lb Rotary Lift. I just bought one from the shop I used to work at.

Hello All, I just picked up a parts washer from an old shop I used to work at. What is everyones preference for fluid?