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All of us started our hobby (or profession) as novices. We bought things, in many cases, because we didn't know any better. This applies to expensive tools as well as low cost ones. As we got...

You will almost certainly need to have a separate area, sealed from any wood of any kind, for your tig and plasma units. My shop also has wood and metal working areas (1600 sf) but no welding or...

Put me in please.

Dogs have a much larger vocabulary than many people realize. Last I heard about 200 words for a bright pooch. Anyhow, the clicker is great for a young dog, makes basic training much faster. I do...

IMO the cabinet type are much better for smaller stuff, regardless of the media used.

I did exactly that several years ago. 3 6' patio doors on the front wall and 1 each on the end. Bought them at the borg for about $300 apiece. Worked great for me!!195661195662

My Sheltie is also my avatar. He doesn't much care for the shop machine noises, but will visit if I'm cleaning or assembling a project.

Check for loose bolts on compressor and engine. Check belt for "hump" from not being used. Remove belt from engine and see if engine vibrates without load. Probably one of the first two , though. ...

Very nice shop. A clean shop is a sure sign of the wife complaining of the sawdust being tracked into the house.

Beautiful work!

Take it to a sheet metal shop or large heating and air company and have them shear it for you. They most likely will not charge you at all.

Yes. Drilled a 7\8 hole in the 1" tube with a unibit and squared with a file.

Yes. Used the same tubing.

Yes. Used a 4" adapter that I had in the junk box.

I can take close ups of tube,...

I used 1X1 and 3/4 X3/4 steel tubing from some retail store displays that I had left over from another project. Looks nicer and I think that it is stronger.
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Thanks!

Whenever someone exceeds my expectations for any kind of work I have always paid more than the agreed amount. It expresses my appreciation for excellence in performance and they are always happy to...

John,

I told my wife the same thing about 10 seconds into the anthem last night.

I have poured walls in more than half of my basement. Put pegboard on the upper half of the walls. Very flexible and helps organize storage.

Sunny,

After almost 30 years in the jewelry business, I can assure you that size matters! Sadly, given the choice between quality and size, most will choose size. I suspect this is due to lack...

My name is Bill and I'm addicted to tools, any kind of tool.

I confess that sometimes I tell my wife "I've had that tool for years, it just looks new"

I am a very early riser (2 to 4 AM) I do most cleanup then. Most tools are left on the bench until I need the space for something else. Most left over fasteners get put up at the same time tools...

+1 for Ken's solution. I have moved many machines into my shop using that approach. Buy or rent a pallet jack and move it in.

About 2" snow on ground now. 26 present temp. Have a slight grade to climb leaving home. If neighbors don't turn the snow to ice spinning their tires I can get to Waffle House for my morning coffee...

I use the Thein baffle and vent a 3hp Jet outside. NO noticeable chips or dust. Not whisper quiet, but more than acceptable. I have neighbors on both sides and if I'm standing in their yard I can...

I have 2, both work great. Got mine from Homier Tool, but they are the same ones HF sells.

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Brian,

Great job! I only have one machine that was bought new and that was this year for Xmas from my wife. (Not supposed to know, but had to help my son unload and move the drum sander to the...