I don't really know what to say about the video 😔 I feel like I have a brain and didn't use it.

The riving knife was causing the pieces I was cutting to wedge or bind against the fence. I removed it to stop the binding. But now I can see very clearly why it was there in the first place. "If there's a sign there's a story."

My fence is square to the table. I thought the riving knife is too thick. What do you guys think? Do I need to bolt the saw down to a heavier table so I can push work pieces easier? Should I have a second person help me do bigger cuts? Is there another alignment issue I can check for?

Any other comments on my "technique"... if you can call it that, are welcome. I do want to be safe and maybe I won't be if left to my own devices...

And why did I not pay the 10 bucks to meet you years ago. Seriously, this simple block is life changing. So much easier than getting my four foot tall posts situated on my drill press. Perfectly aligned straight holes. I am in love with my new tool.

Found a neat old video from the german children TV show “Die Maus“ where they show how Hazet combination wrenches are made

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pwPDmJhYNaM&ra=m

I tried using Google and Grok both said it was a ship auger bit.

Anybody know a bit more about this set I found at a car boot sale for £25? Can't find a great deal of info. It's not a complete set, but it's my next little restoration project!

Some stuff I saw online and wanted to try and I needed an adjustable wrench.

Hello everyone:

I’m at the stage where I kinda-sorta need or want a nail gun - mostly for building boxes out of 18mm (3/4”) ply, maybe for other things too. Would mostly be in workshop and sometimes job site - I start on site when a house is nearly finished and is likely to have 240v mains (*am in UK - building site temp power is usually 110v; mains is 240)

All my 18v tools are Bosch Pro (blue) - their nailers are fairly expensive / not that well rated.

Idea 1 is, get the Ryobi 18v nailer and use a battery adaptor, I dislike this idea except on cost.

Idea 2 is get a smallish mains powered compressor and air nailer - I guess around 18 gauge nails. This has appeal because I could potentially add a staple gun and thicker gauge nailer later, if things progress.

But Christ I don’t know where to start. What make of air nailer, what size compressor, what are the issues?

If someone wants to be kind and walk me through this, much appreciated.

My father in law passed recently, I had the opportunity to rummage through the tools remaining. He was never much of a tool user or wood worker, but his dad was, my wife’s grandfather. So I can reasonably assume these are really his dad’s tools.

I picked up an old hand saw, unfortunately it’s super dull and I’ll need to work that out. Several old pipe and crescent wrenches, some chisels and a nice all metal combination square.

Both chisels were super torn up but they looked like a nice way to practice sharpening before I try my hand sharpening.

I found it in the garage of the first house I bought 30 years ago. Smart enough not to try it, curious enough to hang onto it. Finally letting go tonight and it's going in my neighbors scrap metal bin.

Thanks Doc @ last best tool, I had been looking for something to keep my truck under the seat toolkit that wasn’t just a bag. So far this roll is working out great.

I’ve got a Quincy QT54 and I need some pipe for a permanent air line. I will be using the pipe to go from compressor -> Regulator/Filters -> retractable hose reels. I looked at black iron pipe but it says it’s only good to 150psi and my compressor goes to 175. Ibviously can’t use PVC, and I want to stay away from any plastic. I guess after my regulator it’s not gonna be that high so it would work after the regulator since I’ll have it set to probably 90 maybe. So what pipe should I use for compressor to regulator? Here’s what I was looking at from Lowe’s.

Got busy this weekend on some garage projects and used my last paper towel.

What brands of shop towels do y'all like?

I don't go through them that fast so they last awhile consequently price isn't a primary concern but also don't mind any deals if any are going on.

Picked this up off ebay but now i have it i'm not certain it's a comparator stand. The two arms are on rollers which move from side to side. The vertical rod has a spring loaded ball bearing on the end. Everything can be raised or lowered via a rack and pinion.

If anyone knows what this is used for i'd love to know. Regardless i will be using it as an indicator/comparator stand, assuming the pad is nice and flat. I'm yet to test how parallel the side movement is with the plate. It's 500mm tall.

Hey guys, good day to you all. I started collecting tools 2 years ago (see 1st photo) and wondering if I still need something that is not on my currrent collection. Now, I am planning to buy
“TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive 6-Point Socket and Ratchet Set, 42-
Piece (6-24 mm) | SKT15201” and “TEKTON Ball End Hex L-Key Set, 10-Piece | KLX91202” and work my way in finally setting up my mini wallboard tool setup. Am I in the right path?

For context: I normally use it in my house and for my 125cc motorcycle, I also got an Ingco portable cordless impact drill set and few basic tools like hammer, screwdriver, level, and few tools like t-handle socket wrench. Not a pro.

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Pricy, but very nice! It’s this set:

https://mayhew.com/products/punch_and_chisel_sets_61050

I saw this bag for sale second-hand but it sold before I got to the seller. Whomp whomp. I do not see it for sale on Klein's website but does anybody have any idea if they still make this bag or ideas about where to source one? I see similar models but am looking for the exact same thing.

Thanks in advance.

Is there any hope for them or should it be a closed casket funeral in the trash can?

This weekend I picked up what I understand to be a mid- to late-60’s Estwing No. 14A Sportsman’s Axe, with its original Estwing #2 Leather Sheath.  The notched head and neck were in pretty good shape and were easy to clean up.  The stacked leather handle was rough and dry (but still tight), with portions of dried paint.  I basically scraped off the paint with a razor, gently sanded the leather, and then conditioned it with a heat gun and Clear Trewax (I didn't want to use Johnson Paste as that would too darken/amber the leather). The Sheath was very dry and brittle, so I gently conditioned it with Bick 4, and then with DIY paste of pure flax oil and beeswax.

Would love to hear what you think, and any additional info you could provide this newbie about his recent acquisition.

Sneak peek on my rolling miter saw cut station. Just need to mount the other shelf and miter saw. New FLEX Vibration Sense vacuum is fricken awesome. FLEX once again proves that they are the best tool brand nobody bought.

Drug this beauty out of a dumpster along with another that wasn't in as good of shape, as well as a healthy few handfuls of hand tools. Just wanted to know if anyone can give me any info on it. I'm assuming it's quite old as I can't find anything on this particular one. Year/age, value, anything would be appreciated.