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First off - I'm not a machinist, but I have a Bridgeport mill and a South Bend Lathe. You've helped me in the past and I enjoy learning. I have a new Corvette Z06/Z07 being built next week. It will have Ceramic Carbon brake rotors that I understand can be delicate. I want to make some stud...

I do most of my own vehicle maintenance, including tire rotations. No Problems for most vehicles including my wifes Chevy Impala with 20 inch wheels. But I recently bought a new GMC 2500 truck with 20 inch rims and I can't handle the rims/tires easily. I must be getting old. So what are you...

My trusty 40+ year old Snap On 1/2 inch torque wrench finally bit the dust and a Snap On guy told me they no longer service my wrench. I don't see myself building engines or working on airplanes any more. So after looking at some YouTube comparisons I bought a Harbor Freight Icon 1/2 inch...

First off, I am not a machinist by any means. I did grow up turning cranks on my Dad's machines, but I regretfully did not learn the trade. I now have my Dad's 13 inch South Bend lathe. I also have found pieces of a taper attachment. I don't think this fits the South Bend but I am not sure...

My BIL was given a Ingersoll Rand 7.5 HP, 80 gal single phase compressor. He does some side work for a small shop; they had trouble with the compressor and just decided to get a new one. Nice looking compressor with an electric auto-drain and a large radiator type cooler next to the belt...

Not exactly garage related, but certainly Lighting & Electrical related. We have fancy chandelier in our entryway. It has 28 small bulbs of 60 watts each. When we turn it on, the space station takes notice! I tried 40 watt bulbs and still way too bright. I tried a dimmer and eventually the...

I inherited this drill press and will probably sell it. I have a very nice Delta that I will keep. Any idea on value? I don't need to get rich, but I don't want to give it away. I know there's a following here, and I'll offer it to anyone here before I go the craigslist route. Thanks for...

Any idea of a reasonable value on this Wilton Torco Vise? I found this in my Dads garage. Other than a little dirt and some rust, I think it might be brand new.

At my Mothers house, the garage door sits high on one end. The slab appears to be level, but the door sits about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch high on one end. I disconnected the opener and the door is balanced pretty well and will sit mid travel on its own. So I thought this would be a simple job...

I've had a John Bean Tire machine for a few years and mounted many tires with it. Now it seems to have issues holding the rim. I will probably pull apart the cylinders that move the rim clamps, but the machine may just be at the end of its life. So my question is: How do the China machines...

Both cylinders on my Forward brand 2 post lift have begun to leak. I pulled them out and found that they are Arlington brand, USA made, cylinders. I found a parts kit for $62.50 per cylinder. I dropped the the cylinders off at a local shop that specializes in hydraulic cylinder repair and got...

Hi all, I'm traveling to the New Orleans area today (Monday). I have a Corvette that needs a new clutch. Anyone have a two post lift they would be willing to let me use. I've done the job a few times, so I know what I'm getting into and what the time requirements are. I have Tue, Wed, and...

I need to remove a snap ring in a torque tube from a C5 Corvette. The ring is approx 6 inches in diameter. I've done it before with a large needle nose pliers. That's not the best and might be a good way to lose a finger if your not careful. The one I'm working on now is fighting me a bit...

I have a 4 ft by 12 ft piece of 7075 T6 alcald aluminum .063 that I need to cut into smaller pieces for a project. Any suggestions on how to cut this? I could use a metal cutting blade or an abrasive blade in my circular saw. I have a small jig saw, but that seems like it would be really...

Hi all, Not sure if I have my terminology right. I have a building with a finished interior (drywall). I need to run some 220v lines for my bridgeport mill and south bend lathe. I can run conduit inside the walls to a 4" deep box for an outlet. Are there cover plates for this? Everything I...

Hi all, I just spent the last week painting my car trailer. Now I'm replacing some aluminum diamond plate that I destroyed while removing. It's just decorative - .065 inch thick. I have a new piece of 4 ft by 8 ft coming today. What's the best way to cut? Metal blade in a circular saw...

I remember reading sometime ago about an additive for paint that made it "flow" or smooth out. Can't remember the name or find the thread. Any ideas?

I have an older Reznor unit heater. I used it a couple years ago and it worked fine. Didn't heat my shop last year. This year I could not get the pilot light to work. I disconnected the black pipe at the furnace (with good ventilation) and I have gas flow. I assume the thermocouple is not...

I have a crew coming tomorrow to move a bridgeport mill from my folks house to my garage. I want to rotate the head to lower the center of gravity. How do I do that? I seem to remember one bolt is a clamp or lock, and another rotates the head. It's been a long time since I've done anything...

Looking for a guess on the value of a Snapon box. It's a top box, black in color, and was apparently a limited production 40th anniversary box for Corvette. It has a picture of a 93 Vette on the top and has 5 wide drawers and 5 narrow drawers. looks to be in pretty good shape. Asking price...