Recent content by sparky961

"Yes" would have sufficed.

It's a bit hard to read, but does that say "Quebec" on the side of the plane? Is there a Canadian connection here? -Sparky

I'll second this. I just moved a bunch of the heavy cartons of flooring onto the few rows of newly-laid flooring to keep it in place. -Sparky

YEARS of advanced computer use, and clicking on dismissing that useless "report this error" box, and I never realized it could be disabled so easily. I'll thank Microsoft for not bothering with a "Do not show this again" checkbox. Thanks, Rick. -Sparky

Overall Length: 4.375" Diameter: 1.500" Threads: 1/8-27 NPT Wrench flats on fitting: 11/16" Weight: 223g/7.8oz Stamped around top: "EX-CELL-O SPINDLE OILER, MADE BY ESSEX BRASS CORP DETROIT, U.S.A" There's some minor damage on the wrench flats of the bottom fitting. Looks like someone slipped...

The suggestions of reducing bench space are part of my own plan as well. It actually goes a bit farther than that even. Any horizontal surface is just begging to have stuff put on it. If you happen to have a rolling tool cabinet with a bottom box and top box, there's a "handy" little shelf in...

FYI http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-tools-equipment-CUTOFF-SAW-W0QQAdIdZ147458374 (No relation to seller) -Sparky

Eh, fellow Canuck... :) That looks like the start of a nice shop. Looks like about the same amount of space that I have in my own basement, where I have a 3-in-one machine, small drill press, table saw, 4x6 metal bandsaw, welder, grinder, bench, toolbox, and who knows what else. If there's one...

This event will be of interest to anyone within driving distance. For reference, it's approximately 2-3 hours NW of Toronto. Seeing as it's only about 45 minutes from my home, I'll probably be going. :) For more info, see: http://www.bruceheritage.org/events.html -Sparky

Just thought I'd share this. Not in my budget right now, but it might work out well for someone else... http://owensound.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-tools-equipment-Metal-Lathe-W0QQAdIdZ145630412 I am in no way affiliated with this seller or item. -Sparky

Arv, Thanks for posting the photos of the stand. I've seen a few so far, but haven't been too keen on any of them yet. I like the height of the one you built, as well as the apparent stability of the wide footprint and 3-point support. The only thing I'd like to ponder a bit more is how to set...

I was able to go through my inventory pile today, and borrowed the motor off the hacksaw that I have for sale. It turned the correct direction for the bandsaw, and it's a very old and heavy 1/2 HP brute. And as was suggested, it's all closed up for better protection against chips. The weight of...

I've been searching for a reasonably priced, local bandsaw on and off for a number of years now. In the meantime, I've bought two power hacksaws at auctions - only to sell one of them, and list the other recently for sale. After using bandsaws, I can't say that the power hacksaw is a good...

Prior to moving in '05, I had my machines in a very damp garage. I recall cleaning rust off of everything more than once. I tried a bunch of different things, from motor oil to transmission fluid to WD-40. From my experience, do NOT use any of the above... especially NOT the transmission fluid...

My method is perhaps a bit simplistic, compared to these other exotic (yet quite interesting nonetheless) methods. Just the other day I broke off a small (about 1/32 or so) drill bit in a piece of brass. I'm not sure if it was because I haven't totally re-aligned my tailstock yet, or that the...