Search results

  1. S

    Show me (And discuss) your toolbox organizers...

    I just got a 3d printer and learned CAD so I could print my own storage racks. I modified existing models to fit my needs. This was my first project, my metric wrench drawer...
  2. S

    Hand tools you never hear about on Garage journal.

    I have the iGaging brand caliper. Fractions sounded like a good idea when I first heard about it, but I never use the fraction feature. When I'm measuring with fractions, I really only want a resolution up to 1/16th or possibly 1/32nd. What usefulness is a measurement of 115/128ths as shown in...
  3. S

    Brake cleaner alternative

    When choosing chemicals, properly trained people know the first place to look is the SDS, the safety data sheets. The SDS shows what is in the products that you are using. It also has other important information such as proper protective equipment. It can help you figure out what you might be...
  4. S

    Black & Decker Workmate

    He was an auto designer... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Hickman
  5. S

    Inexpensive teardown table?

    I don't have room for a teardown table. I use a drip pan on my workbench top.
  6. S

    Non-contact voltage testers

    I have the Fluke 1AC-A1-II. It works very well. The rule to verify that a circuit is de-energized applies to all test equipment, from a non-contact tester, to a multimeter... First test a known energized circuit, then test the circuit you will be working on, and then test a known energized...
  7. S

    Variable Speed Angle Grinder - for the homer

    I have a Metabo 5” variable speed grinder. Awesome tool, worth the money.
  8. S

    Panel Saws, recommend DIY instructions or storebought

    Kreg makes a track kit that fits a regular circular saw. This is not what I have. I have the actual Kreg track saw. I checked it out in person at Woodcraft. It has all the features I needed and is well designed. The cut quality is excellent. At $400, it is a little more affordable than some of...
  9. S

    Panel Saws, recommend DIY instructions or storebought

    I believe a panel saw is good for breaking down a full sheet into smaller pieces. I do not believe that they are very accurate or that they produce a clean cut. I use a track saw. I have the Kreg brand.
  10. S

    Are Harbor Freight nitrile gloves safe for handling food?

    Harbor Freight nitrile gloves are not sterile. Other brands of medical exam gloves are not sterile either. The Harbor Freight gloves I purchased recently are made in Malaysia. I have a box of medical exam gloves that are also made in Malaysia. Sterile gloves are individually packaged and used...
  11. S

    Transmission Jacks

    A long time ago, I had a transmission adapter for a floor jack. They do no work very well. The base of a transmission jack is much wider and more stable than the base of a floor jack. The tilt features are a big help for getting a heavy transmission lined up to the engine block. I picked up a...
  12. S

    Drilling bed frame material

    Over the years... I hear you do some welding and fabrication, would you like these free bed frames? NO THANK YOU!!! Mild steel angle iron is really cheap. Buy it at a steel supply, not the little steel rack at Lowes or Home Depot. It is not worth the hassle dealing with cutting and drilling...
  13. S

    Engine Cylinder Head Valve Guide Replacement

    It depends on the specific engine. I have done some where a special punch and a hammer is used to to drive out the old and then drive in the new. On some, a reamer is used to cut the old guide oversize and then a sleeve is pressed into the hole. Knurling the guide with a knurling tool and then...
  14. S

    Which type of crimping pliers for home use

    It sounds like you are wanting to crimp connectors onto wire for home electrical work. Is your home wiring solid or stranded wire? I don't know what is used in Europe, but in the USA, most home wiring is solid wire. You shouldn't crimp terminals on solid wire. It isn't malleable enough to...
  15. S

    Tool for Square Holes in Metal

    Easiest way is to drill close to size and then use a file. More complicated is a square broach and a press.
  16. S

    Do I need metric drill bits?

    If a person only has a fractional drill set, they might not have a bit as close to the metric size as they might want. Add a number and letter sized bit set and you will be close enough for every need.
  17. S

    What's this anvil worth?

    Curious what the seller is asking for it? That anvil is wasted. Anvils in my area are always listed at outrageous prices, even those that are beat to scrap metal condition. I spent years watching the classifieds and finally purchased a new one...
  18. S

    Unusual Vise

    He’s asking $175. Probably a fair price. I want it, but probably not that bad.
  19. S

    Unusual Vise

    This is posted on a local classified ad. I've never seen one like it. It appears to rotate, with one end for wood working and the other a mechanic's vise.
  20. S

    Weird two hole bolt ID

    Those are tamper resistant spanner heads. This is the bit to use...
Top Bottom