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I'm not a fab guy, but. . . (hand grinders)

Last post by Billyj7175 « Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:01 am
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by mineral co » Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:15 pm

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I've never had the desire to own fab tools, but then I started using my FSJ.

Anyway, I need a hand grinder of some sort. I've got to cut spring...

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I've done a lot of grinding for many years with 4 1/2 cheapos from HF. They work. I've never really had a problem with them.

Same here...caught a...

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Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:01 am
New goodies!

Last post by rockcandy « Tue Nov 12, 2013 6:18 am
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by Green&Loud » Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:05 am

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Birthdays are good! I'll have a new floor jack and jack stands waiting on me when I get home from school today! Sure will make things easier :D I was...

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That's pretty friggin clever!

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Last post by rockcandy
Tue Nov 12, 2013 6:18 am
Body tools

Last post by wewillsurvive « Sat Oct 19, 2013 6:52 pm
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by Southern Gorilla » Wed Oct 02, 2013 3:20 am

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What should I look for in body tools? I've decided I want to give my rig a show-quality finish when I get to that point. I sure can't afford to pay...

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Eastwood is great

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Last post by wewillsurvive
Sat Oct 19, 2013 6:52 pm
Dual Voltage Plasma Cutters

Last post by REDONE « Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:53 pm
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by Tad » Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:32 am
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Looking for input/experiences with dual voltage plasma cutters which I have narrowed down to 4 units.
There are a few other's out there but these...

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How about now?
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Last post by REDONE
Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:53 pm
Sand Blaster

Last post by jaber « Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:57 am
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by ChiefBigB » Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:38 am

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Does anyone have one of these?

I bought the TSC brand Black Diamond Media and found that the 20/40 grit was a little large and clogged...

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I've been told that wiping it down with Vinegar cures this.

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Last post by jaber
Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:57 am
Starting to design a Shop.

Last post by Bostonbob « Mon Sep 23, 2013 4:14 pm
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by Mr. Goatman » Sun Sep 22, 2013 8:47 am

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This will not be a car parking garage. It is a place to keep and use tools and work on the never ending jeep problems. So post up your design...

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I had cleary bldg build me 30x40x12'high w/ 12' lean on one side a few years ago . I scored a 9000lb lift used ,it needs a 12'3 ceiling,no problem...

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Last post by Bostonbob
Mon Sep 23, 2013 4:14 pm
Garage Lighting

Last post by Mr. Goatman « Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:14 am
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by Tin Medic » Wed Jul 10, 2013 6:47 pm

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New garage lighting. Pick these theater lights up from a government surplus site that sells surplus from Ft Carson. Forty dollars for the pair and...

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:shock: Your gonna need sunglasses... and sunscreen! But you be able to see those dropped bolts now :mrgreen:

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Last post by Mr. Goatman
Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:14 am
Onboard air

Last post by carnuck « Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:38 am
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by carnuck » Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:34 am

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Think it's too much? :P

Actually, it's the gas powered compressor I was going to use but since my sons can't live down here, I'm not opening a...

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PS: Sold it yesterday because I got tired of it sitting in my truck and only wanted to unload it one more time!

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Last post by carnuck
Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:38 am
Best Manual

Last post by pcoplin « Tue May 07, 2013 10:29 am
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by jett1 » Mon May 06, 2013 6:45 pm

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I have searched the forums looking for input on what everyone thought about the best service manual's. So before I buy something that others that...

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I ordered a PDF reprint. It's good, but scanned and not clickable like the newer ones. Works though, because its also much smaller than a newer rig.

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Last post by pcoplin
Tue May 07, 2013 10:29 am
Rust converter

Last post by letank « Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:03 am
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by Aeol » Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:13 pm

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We like jeeps, jeeps don't like to rust, but jeeps rust. Every time you sneeze, a Jeep gets a hole in it somewhere. I've been looking at converters...

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The rust encapsulator did not last more than 18 months, I used it on the hitch, we have a strong marine air, the ocean is 3 miles away, even the...

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Last post by letank
Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:03 am
The quick shop

Last post by billj « Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:15 pm
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by carnuck » Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:26 pm

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This is one of those carports sold at hardware stores for @$1000 (I got mine for $700 at a customer appreciation sale) The sides are not included (I...

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A snow removal company I use to work for used those for salt sheds. We mounted them on those 2' x2' x 4' cement blocks stacked two high three sides...

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Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:15 pm
What welder would you recommend for general 4x4 fab work.

Last post by [ O o \\|// o O ] « Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:51 pm
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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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You're welcome, but remember what I said from the get go. I want you to get a welder you will USE! Having it is less than half the battle. :P

You...
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Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:51 pm
Unknown band saw

Last post by carnuck « Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:33 pm
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by jaber » Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:27 pm

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Hit an Estate sale yesterday and found this. It was marked $100, and the guy was telling everyone it was half off day, so for $50, I took it home. It...

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Nice! I had a 10 bar ACE 3 wheeler till it was knocked off the shelf in my shed when the roof blew off. I used mine to redo the interior of my house...

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Last post by carnuck
Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:33 pm
Look at my new welder.

Last post by Brizio « Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:30 am
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by Mr. Goatman » Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:17 am

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Got it off Gov liquidation.com It's a heavy sucker! Anyone ever seen one like this? Know anything about it? It seems to have an HF start TIG function...

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Sorry cannot help. But I google it, and after some auction post I found this:

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Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:30 am

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