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Cheap/Free Fab Materials, Share Your Tips!

Last post by bigun « Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:55 pm
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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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The military has a horrible habit of trashing very useful stuff.

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I expect most companies are the same. I find...

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Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:55 pm
Anyone have a millermatic 211?

Last post by Phils67 « Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:43 am
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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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I kinda figured when someone eventually replied they'd be praising it lol I just had to hear it from someone that actually owns one and not just...

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Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:43 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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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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Sat May 23, 2020 10:54 am
Mason Bee Warning

Last post by Stuka « Tue May 05, 2020 4:45 pm
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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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How big are these guys? We have a new invasive bee in the north west. The are called murder bees. Supposedly the size of a humming bird. Allergic to...

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Tue May 05, 2020 4:45 pm
Garage/Shop dirt floor? what is better than dirt but not concrete?

Last post by threepiece « Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:31 am
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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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Gosh, I would use crushed stone. Start with larger stone like 3/4” then compact it. After 3/4” place a layer of smaller crushed stone to fill in...

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Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:31 am
Metal Cutting Tools

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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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Lots of ways to cut. Like most processes each has pros and cons.

Abrasive cutting is a messy and dangerous process. I have a chop saw fitted with...
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Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:26 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Last post by itselliott
Fri Nov 15, 2019 9:43 pm
Eastwood Contour SCT paint stripper

Last post by Big Dan « Tue Oct 29, 2019 6:25 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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In my experience, the wheels have lasted as long as any normal flap disc. Its a cool tool to have, as it can reach some spots easier than an angle...

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Last post by Big Dan
Tue Oct 29, 2019 6:25 pm
Specialty bit, which one?

Last post by hjsor « Wed Jul 10, 2019 2:03 am
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by hjsor » Sat Jul 06, 2019 12:36 pm

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Can someone identify the bit that works for this tamper resistant screw?

This is on the tailgate cover for my 66 wagoneer.

Other threads suggest...

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Excellent. Thank you!

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Wed Jul 10, 2019 2:03 am
Gantry crane

Last post by Runcible_Spoon « Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:12 pm
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by Xplitive » Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:13 am

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Looking for input on an affordable gantry crane.
Have no experience with them and fairly sure it will fit my current needs. Looks like if my needs...

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a little late ...but,i have one of these.i wouldn't use one in any commercial capacity...they are a tad on the flexible side.like any gantry that's...

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Last post by Runcible_Spoon
Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:12 pm
Grill Collection Almost Complete

Last post by DustinLangston « Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:07 am
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by DustinLangston » Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:46 pm

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I almost have a complete grill collection. Just need a muscle grill.

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Update, I finally have a Rhino grille and one of each of the razor grilles. They are all packed away in the back of a Cherokee right now while I...

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Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:07 am
Does anyone have any experience with a lift

Last post by tedlovesjeeps71 « Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:19 am
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by yz400e » Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:34 am

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Like this one ?
Any idea on brand or price ? is it even available in the U.S. ?

I like it because it is portable and has a capacity sufficient for...

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We use a lot of these at work and I’ve come to enjoy them. Obviously they don’t work well for cars with low height or plastic bumpers but for 4x4s...

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Last post by tedlovesjeeps71
Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:19 am
wow... this cordless impact is amazing

Last post by candymancan « Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:45 am
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by candymancan » Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:19 pm
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Ive never had a impact wrench before well except the crappy 50$ one i bought from harbor freight a year ago that i was hoping would at least tale off...

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Yea a large 4Amp hour battery and charger.. Ive used it a bunch latetly and its still got a full charge aparently. Comes with a hard plastic case...
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Last post by candymancan
Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:45 am
Vinyl repair

Last post by letank « Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:00 am
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by musicmaster » Thu Jul 06, 2017 5:33 am

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Has anybody had any luck using that liquid vinyl and grain stamp to repair cracks in door panels?

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a bit late, I had good success with the black on the the vinyl door panel, from the kit at your auto store, it was pretty good.
On the other hand the...

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Last post by letank
Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:00 am
Jump pack with an air compressor?

Last post by Coreyw454 « Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:42 pm
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by REDONE » Fri Nov 17, 2017 8:57 am

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We do secret santa Christmas gifts in my in-laws family and I drew my father in law again, and he wants a portable air compressor. He's a...

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Costco carries one. My buddy has it. Seems to work well.

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Last post by Coreyw454
Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:42 pm
Stanley Bought Craftsman

Last post by bigun « Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:52 am
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by REDONE » Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:27 am
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It happened. I don't know about Kenmore and Diehard, but Stanley bought Craftsman.

This might be a good thing, or might all go to heck. Craftsman...

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There are three Taste Freezes I remember, one was in about the middle of my paper route (50 miles 500 papers) my helper and I used to stop at they...
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Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:52 am
Magic rust removal machine

Last post by SJTD « Tue May 23, 2017 11:00 am
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by Southern Gorilla » Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:09 pm

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My brother turned me on to this idea. I thought I'd share. I don't know if anybody has tried it already. He has it working somewhat.

I'm sure it...

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Molasses works. No electricity required.

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Tue May 23, 2017 11:00 am

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