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Ouray 2023
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:36 am
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Ouray
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**2023 FSJ Ouray Invasion Dates**
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Are we all getting ready ?
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Last post by MReese Wagoneer
Thu May 23, 2024 8:16 pm
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Stuka »
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:38 pm
Topics that do not fall under this area as described will be moved or deleted. Which ever is more appropriate.
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Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:38 pm
Induction magnetic heater -loosening those rusty nuts-
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letank »
Thu Feb 27, 2025 6:45 pm
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While looking at the jeep recyclers site, found this
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I have a china knock off induction heater from Amazon - this thing is a game changer! I am absolutely amazed at how swift and easy I can get things...
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Last post by RegularJay
Sat Mar 01, 2025 4:50 pm
Plastic hot stapler /welder opinions
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letank »
Thu Jan 30, 2025 1:23 pm
Seems like a tool to add to restore parts, they are all over
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Last post by letank
Thu Jan 30, 2025 1:23 pm
Garage art
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Yeller »
Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:12 am
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I know we all work on stuff and have meaningless stuff just because we like it. How many of you have art pieces, signs, car parts and what not...
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That's really cool I've been thinking of doing the same with some spare stuff I have around
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Last post by Logan
Thu Sep 26, 2024 9:06 pm
Easy tool access idea for FSJs
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will e »
Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:10 am
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At the 2024 Ouray invasion I got drawn in the raffle for one of these:
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Fair enough.......gotta get my arse together and get there one of these years. Sounds like soooo much fun.
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Last post by devildog80
Tue Jul 30, 2024 3:31 pm
Garage/Shop dirt floor? what is better than dirt but not concrete?
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AwesomeJ10 »
Wed May 03, 2017 10:57 pm
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I recently bought an offgrid property in the Colorado mountains that has a 34'x45' dirt floor metal shop. It has three garage door bays and a regular...
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But if needing coverage over dirt, looks like it would sure be nice for storage or garage.
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Last post by devildog80
Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:55 pm
Cheap/Free Fab Materials, Share Your Tips!
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REDONE »
Sun Apr 09, 2017 11:20 am
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I'm starting this thread for us all to share where we get fabrication materials on the cheap.
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Threepiece, your in good company😂
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Last post by threepiece
Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:03 am
Best use of floor space?
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tgreese »
Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:07 am
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Recently I decommissioned my solvent tank. I had not used it much in the past few years, and it needed new juice. Paint thinner in 5 gal cans at...
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Rollers for your tools and stuff and dont forget that you can hang shelves/stuff from the rafters. Any area above your head is storage space.
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Last post by rocklaurence
Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:36 am
My shop.. finally.
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candymancan »
Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:54 pm
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So 15 years.... working in a single townhouse parking space. Two if i move my other car.. Outside.. in the heat.. i would get sunburns on my legs as...
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That is cool! Get a cot and a hot plate and never have to return to the house.
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Last post by rocklaurence
Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:31 am
Shop floor coverings
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:25 pm
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After years of working on dirt floors and outside in the cold I FINALLY have a shop! Unfortunately, it has sat vacant for a long time so the mice and...
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I had the insulation done, it 5 open cell spray foam, supposed to be equal to R30, its sure easy to heat and cool and worth the +/-$3/sqft it cost to...
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Last post by Yeller
Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:04 am
Thin Wall Socket Question?
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2nd Day »
Sat Apr 23, 2022 10:23 am
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So my front driveshaft was twisted in half by the PO at some point years ago.
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...
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Last post by tgreese
Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:14 am
New Shop Tool
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Yeller »
Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:30 pm
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I’ve been looking for an iron worker for a very, very long time. Finally scored one😎
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I acquired what I believe is a 5 ton punch press. It has a name embossed down its side, but can not find any information on them.
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Last post by jaber
Wed Feb 15, 2023 8:17 am
What welder would you recommend for general 4x4 fab work.
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[ O o \\|// o O ] »
Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:04 am
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I wan't to be able to do every thing needed to build 4x4s and trailers. (Mild and stainless steel, and aluminum)
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I know this thread originated in 2013 - just throwing in my input for anyone wondering the same.
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Last post by Glad the Impaler
Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:40 am
Dumpster Find
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Harry Dawg »
Wed Oct 26, 2022 7:47 pm
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Was taking out the trash a few weeks ago and found this little gem in the dumpster behind our shop.
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Items like this compressor and much more can be found at the metal scrap yard. For those wanting machinery, tools, building materials antiques and...
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Last post by threepiece
Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:42 am
Anyone have a millermatic 211?
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Phils67 »
Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:02 pm
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Anybody here have a Millermatic 211 autoset? I've used the 212 at my last job and loved it, the 211 is about half the price and duty cycle but will...
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Been a year or so, I bought the 211. It isn't the welder the 212 was but I love this thing, had it a few months now. Burns beautifully. Can lay dimes...
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Last post by Phils67
Mon Dec 13, 2021 5:21 pm
Jackstand storage racks
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Hobart »
Fri Oct 01, 2021 12:49 pm
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JACKSTAND STORAGE: I thought I’d share my solution to having jackstands cluttering up my floor and shelves. I picked a sort of useless wall-spot and...
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That’s a great idea. They take up so much floor space otherwise.
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Last post by Stuka
Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:21 am
Part number needed
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Jaywagon »
Thu Sep 30, 2021 5:48 pm
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I need the OEM part number for the engine bay wiring harness for the 1989 grand Wagoneer with the 360. Thanks in advance
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As long as you have a V8 it is 56003641, but it is not something that is still sold. Here is a link to the site and page where I got the part number....
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Last post by runuover86gw
Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:59 am
Mason Bee Warning
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threepiece »
Tue May 05, 2020 4:50 am
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I happened to notice a mason bee exiting the end of an air hose in my shop the other day. Just a reminder to those who have open ended air hoses in...
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It’s that time of year again and boy I have never seen so many! I was working just outside my shop yesterday. There was a small mud puddle where they...
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Last post by threepiece
Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:26 am
Anyone had a metal building put up?
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2nd Day »
Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:32 am
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I am researching metal building companies that will do the slab as well.
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I went with a pole barn co..I'm in New Jersey and they only service PA, NJ, DE I believe. Small mom n pop type company.
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Last post by R.C.
Sun Dec 20, 2020 5:15 pm
Blind bearing puller tools
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1978J10REDWHITE »
Mon Dec 14, 2020 5:17 pm
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Any advice on the blind bearing removal tools sets out there.
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I think I have one from HF. Their stuff is so inexpensive I tend to buy stuff, use it and forget I have it. I guess there's not enough pain from the...
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Last post by SJTD
Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:22 pm
Vent Window Pivot Rivet
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19chief78 »
Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:56 am
Here's how to mushroom the vent window pivot rivet with damaging anything.
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Last post by 19chief78
Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:56 am
Eastwood Contour SCT paint stripper
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Driftwood »
Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:29 am
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Does anyone have this tool, Eastwood's Contour SCT paint stripper? I may have to buy one for my self.
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I got to test out the SCT on my fender. I got to bare metal very quickly. Took me less than 30 seconds with the 40 grit barrel. I am interested to...
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Last post by Mreuther12
Sun Nov 29, 2020 3:40 pm
Metal Cutting Tools
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ChiefBigB »
Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:53 pm
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I am in the process of getting my welder fixed and thought I would make a couple trailers to earn some extra cheddar on the side. I will be cutting...
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I agree with the others. A chop saw, 4.5 grinder, Sawzal with Milwaukee Wrecker blades , 1/2 drill.
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Last post by rocklaurence
Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:03 am
Air tool, oil requirements advice needed
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letank »
Wed Jul 01, 2020 11:34 am
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I have been thinking in moving up to air tool for cutting... but was surprised by the fact that an oiler is needed, but the worst part is that the...
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thank you, yes the one -husky- that was gifted for father's day is way too big and heavy...
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Last post by letank
Tue Jul 07, 2020 11:32 am
Eastwood Tubing Flare Tool
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jhartings »
Sun Nov 03, 2019 6:04 pm
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I bought this Eastwood tubing flare tool, It claims it can do 3/8” stainless flares but I am having a tough time double flaring 3/8” stainless....
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Got a few private messages... they told me to heat the stainless before double flare. I will try this later and let you guys know what happens.
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Last post by jhartings
Mon May 25, 2020 8:35 pm
Harbor Freight jackstands under Recall
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REDONE »
Wed May 20, 2020 5:09 am
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I know these are popular items around here, but three different part numbers of HF jackstands, both 3 ton and 6 ton, have been ordered recalled by...
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Actually it occurs to me that a few of these may have been 'raffle prizes' at the annual Ouray Invasion. If you won a set, please check the part...
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Last post by will e
Sat May 23, 2020 10:54 am
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