Tool related posts
The bench vise is a garage shop necessity; it can be used for a range of tasks from automotive, metal and woodworking. Just as important as having a good vise is proper mounting of it. Project Overview The garage workshop…
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…