Tool related posts
Project Overview A couple weeks ago, after there had been some considerable rain, the front driver-side brakes were making a loud squeaking sound as if the wear plate was scraping on the rotor. The thing is, there is not a…
Manufacturer: Central Pneumatic Model: 16 Gauge Air Finish Nailer Model 68023 Place of Purchase: Harbor Freight Cost: $54.99 (Sale Price) Overview As part of a hardware floor installation, all the base molding was removed. To replace it all with a pneumatic finish nailer…
A simple cordless drill shelf, made from 1/2″ plywood scraps and painted black to match the cabinets. There’s space for both drills and their accompanying tip holders. This is a project that should have been completed a long time ago.…
The Northern Illinois Steam Power Club’s annual threshing bee has a flea market as part of the activities. Last year I purchased what appeared to be a small Workmate, and at the bargain price of $5. The plastic bits look…
Manufacturer: Columbia River Knife & Tool Model: CRKT Tool Web: CRKT Place of Purchase: Amazon Cost: $26.86 Overview I have a Leatherman Skeletool, it’s used on a daily basis, works great and is well made (in the USA). There are…
Manufacturer: Harbor Freight Model: 35 Piece High Visibility 3/8 in. Drive SAE/Metric Socket Set #67927 Web: Harbor Freight Place of Purchase: Harbor Freight Cost: $39.99 Overview This is an initial review of the Pittsburgh Professional 35 Piece High Visibility 3/8…
Overview A four gallon hotdog style air compressor was purchased about ten years ago, primarily for running a Grizzly brad nailer and occasionally inflating tires. But with more and more car care projects, it would be nice to have some…
Last summer I acquired a Sears Craftsman dust collector (113.299780) at auction for $50. It had been stored in a barn for quite some time (and it showed). Lots of rust, dust and other debris and possibly some animals living…
Manufacturer: Pittsburgh Model: 33 Piece Precision Screwdriver Set Web: harborfreight.com Place of Purchase: Harbor Freight Cost: $9.99 Modern electronics continue to shrink in size, and with the shrinking physical size so to the fasteners get smaller. In the past, the…
There can never be too much light in a workshop, and the workbench is no exception to that rule. Part of the work area light is provided by an inexpensive Ikea Tertial work lamp. Good lamp, quite sturdy and can accommodate…