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What welder would you recommend for general 4x4 fab work.

Last post by Glad the Impaler « Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:40 am
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by [ 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)
I keep looking at the Millermatic...

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I know this thread originated in 2013 - just throwing in my input for anyone wondering the same.

The poster wanted a machine for mild, stainless...
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Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:40 am
Thin Wall Socket Question?

Last post by threepiece « Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:00 am
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by 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.

I'm trying to get the last two bolts out of the back of it, open end...

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A standard socket can be reduced in size to create a thinner wall. This can be best done on a lathe but a wheel or belt grinder can also be used....

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Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:00 am
Dumpster Find

Last post by threepiece « Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:42 am
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by 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.

As best I can figure, the compression fitting...

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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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Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:42 am
Cheap/Free Fab Materials, Share Your Tips!

Last post by devildog80 « Mon Oct 24, 2022 7:56 am
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by 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.

Bed frames! Someone is almost always giving these away...

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Aluminum security seal as used on shipping containers.

Used one this weekend to make a holder inside the distributor of my '84 GW, to hold the wires...
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Mon Oct 24, 2022 7:56 am
Garage/Shop dirt floor? what is better than dirt but not concrete?

Last post by devildog80 « Sun May 01, 2022 7:03 pm
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by 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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For a small work area, steel road plates used for construction used to be affordable, and will stay put.

Easy to move with front end loader and...

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Sun May 01, 2022 7:03 pm
Garage art

Last post by threepiece « Sat Apr 02, 2022 7:47 am
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by 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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what not what do you have?

If I could only post pictures. I’m sure I could entertain you fellows with several pages of pictures, most of it...

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Sat Apr 02, 2022 7:47 am
Anyone have a millermatic 211?

Last post by Phils67 « Mon Dec 13, 2021 5:21 pm
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by 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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Mon Dec 13, 2021 5:21 pm
Jackstand storage racks

Last post by Stuka « Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:21 am
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by 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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Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:21 am
Part number needed

Last post by runuover86gw « Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:59 am
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by 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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Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:59 am
Mason Bee Warning

Last post by threepiece « Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:26 am
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by 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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Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:26 am
Anyone had a metal building put up?

Last post by R.C. « Sun Dec 20, 2020 5:15 pm
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by 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.

Anyone have a recommendation? :-bd

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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.
30x48x12 with 4 concrete and...

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Sun Dec 20, 2020 5:15 pm
Blind bearing puller tools

Last post by SJTD « Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:22 pm
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by 1978J10REDWHITE » Mon Dec 14, 2020 5:17 pm

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Any advice on the blind bearing removal tools sets out there.

So for I found,
Orion looks like a cheap Chinese set , AMAZON site, the repots on it...

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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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Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:22 pm
Vent Window Pivot Rivet

Last post by 19chief78 « Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:56 am

by 19chief78 » Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:56 am

Here's how to mushroom the vent window pivot rivet with damaging anything.

I broke the ear off one trying to use the hammer and rivet setting punch....

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Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:56 am
Eastwood Contour SCT paint stripper

Last post by Mreuther12 « Sun Nov 29, 2020 3:40 pm
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by 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.

I linked the demonstration video to start at...

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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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Sun Nov 29, 2020 3:40 pm
Metal Cutting Tools

Last post by rocklaurence « Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:03 am
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by 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

Last post by letank « Tue Jul 07, 2020 11:32 am
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by 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

Last post by jhartings « Mon May 25, 2020 8:35 pm
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by 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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Mon May 25, 2020 8:35 pm
Harbor Freight jackstands under Recall

Last post by will e « Sat May 23, 2020 10:54 am
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by 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
Drill press and bandsaw for metal work

Last post by bigun « Wed Apr 22, 2020 5:49 pm
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by Grand_Wag_85 » Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:40 pm

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Looking to get a good quality drill press and band saw which will be used for cutting and drilling metal, mostly aluminum.

Currently using a Ryobi...

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There is a guy in Germany on youtube calls himself The Post Apocalyptic Inventor it is amazing the stuff he finds in the scrap yard, that only needs...

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Last post by bigun
Wed Apr 22, 2020 5:49 pm
Good Deal on Drill Bits!

Last post by SJTD « Tue Apr 21, 2020 9:52 pm
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by REDONE » Sun Apr 09, 2017 10:13 am
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Hey guys! I know this looks like a shameless plug, but if you're like me, you have twelve different drill indexes half filled with good bits you...

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I was taught (4 x the cutting speed)/diameter. Drill, mill, lathe, doesn't matter. Cutting speed for mild steel is 90, aluminum is 400. That's all I...
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Last post by SJTD
Tue Apr 21, 2020 9:52 pm
Air Compressor Size

Last post by threepiece « Tue Apr 21, 2020 9:39 am
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by Coreyw454 » Fri Dec 08, 2017 8:46 am

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What size compressor is best for running air tools like air ratchet, impact, die grinder, etc. Will this be big enough?

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With air tools it all comes down to duty cycle. Your basic impact wrench or the like does not require that much if its used off and on a lot....

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Last post by threepiece
Tue Apr 21, 2020 9:39 am
Drill press vise attachment

Last post by threepiece « Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:11 pm
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by Grand_Wag_85 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:44 pm

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Broke down and got a new drill press, Porter Cable 15 from Lowe's. It has the grooves in the table for attaching a vise but Lowe's doesn't sell a...

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I suspect you have what is called a T slot on your table. You can use these slots to attach a variety of fixtures and work pieces securely.

The T...

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Last post by threepiece
Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:11 pm
Floor space... Axle stand.

Last post by Stuka « Mon Apr 20, 2020 12:11 pm
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by 230ohc » Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:28 pm

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You may have guessed it, that's right I need floor space desperately. I've got like 10+ axles laying about. So I decided to make a stand....

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Fixed your youtube link for you. You just need to have the code inside the tags (you can edit your post to see it).

I think the rear support you...

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Last post by Stuka
Mon Apr 20, 2020 12:11 pm
Garage floor coatings

Last post by itselliott « Tue Apr 07, 2020 9:11 am
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by REDONE » Thu Sep 01, 2016 3:26 pm
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Let's see 'em! Who's used what and how do you like it? I might try to sneak some garage improvement work in Thanksgiving week, since my wife and baby...

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I already checked out the website on the back window, it's a store in New York that sells mopeds or something. Nothing gremlin related. :(

Check...
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Last post by itselliott
Tue Apr 07, 2020 9:11 am
PM-25MV Milling machine

Last post by itselliott « Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:43 pm
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by Grand_Wag_85 » Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:22 am

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I'm looking to get a milling machine as I have a lot of small work I farm out to machine shops for my business and machine shops can be a real PITA...

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Where are you located? I'm getting to old to hang onto everything.... I have a J head Bridgeport with TONS of tooling
In North West Mi

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Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:43 pm

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