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not sure many of y'all might be familiar with this bad boy, it's a mag drill.

a HD hole maker that can make holes up to 2" (with this model) . and can hang itself on any solid metal platform, no need to break your arms pushing on a drill overhead........you just have to have room to use it.
they are not cheap, nor are the bits, but i scored this 1 for 300$ a while back, and use it quite frequently at work.

there my new crossmember with 8 big holes that only took about 10m to do.

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Aaawesome !!!
 
Open end hammer wrench
Size 11” or 280 millimeter
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i have yet to weigh it , 😱😂
 
I'm not shy when it comes to buying tools. I've also made or modified some that I have. Here are some examples.

One of my first was a parts washer. The basin floor level of most of the ones that I had used were too low and were giving me a sore back. I made one that was at the same level as my work bench and that solved the problem.

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I made a foot operated stand for one of my spot welders. That freed up my second hand for holding the material. I also added a timer so I can adjust the weld duration. The welder is attached with 4 bolts so it's still portable.

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I had a plate cutter but the problem with them is that you either mount them on a bench in which case the handle is way too high or to the floor which takes up too much space. I made a mobile stand for it and added a 1,500 lb. trailer jack that I drive with an impact gun. It will cut 1/4" plate.

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I made stands for my stretcher and shrinker to again free up a second hand.

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I made a 30" bed 20 ton shop press. It's good for bearings, etc. but I've also used it for shaping metal.

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Here are a few small things that I made.

A holder for punches and chisels. It's basically a ground rod clamp with a plastic handle, a piece of threaded rod and a wing nut.

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A MIG torch holder out of a 45* piece EMT conduit and a magnet.

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Wire routers out of brake line and old screwdriver handles. Great for feeding wire up under dashboards for example.

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A hose hooker out of an old awl.

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A spark plug tester.

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Oh this is gonna be my favorite thread. One of my many tools, is an older, cast aluminum frame Bux Mag drill with a Rockwell drill motor and 3/4" Jacobs chuck. Has about 10" of quill stroke with dovetailed ways and a brass gib. Was a life saver on my welding table project, had to drill about 150 1/2" holes in 1/2" plate. Currently looking for a Milwaukee 4297-1 motor that has an internal 3mt spindle taper so I can use my big taper shank drills with it as well
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Another one of my recent Craigslist finds and future restorations. It's a small (450lb) Zewo radial arm drill. Has about a 2ft arm with a 4" diameter column. Can rotate 360* slide left and right on the arm and the arm will pivot 90* in each direction to drill sideways or at any angle. All japanese made and was a high quality machine when new, hand scraped table and sliding surfaces. The table is in good shape, just need a good overhaul and it should be good as new
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My bandsaw was literally a barn find. I bought it in rough shape in the mid 90’s. Added a 3/4 Hp motor about 20 years ago.

Originally built in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1953!
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With the correct 1/2” blade it will resaw a red oak board like a champ. (Note 1/4” boards stacked in the background of the first photo)
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My bandsaw was literally a barn find. I bought it in rough shape in the mid 90’s. Added a 3/4 Hp motor about 20 years ago.

Originally built in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1953!
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With the correct 1/2” blade it will resaw a red oak board like a champ. (Note 1/4” boards stacked in the background of the first photo)
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Great piece of machinery, they have not changed much looks just like my Porter Cable. That work light is handy where did you find that.
 
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You are correct, there are few changes. Makes it easy to get parts for an almost 70 year old machine.

The light it very handy.

https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/sho...89-magnetic-mount-led-work-light?item=15J7701
The light also has a magnetic base that makes it even more versatile.
I made the small base to allow me to use it in any of the 3/4” dog holes in my woodworking bench.
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The older I get the more light I need
 
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Here are a few small things that I made.

A holder for punches and chisels. It's basically a ground rod clamp with a plastic handle, a piece of threaded rod and a wing nut.

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A MIG torch holder out of a 45* piece EMT conduit and a magnet.

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Wire routers out of brake line and old screwdriver handles. Great for feeding wire up under dashboards for example.

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A hose hooker out of an old awl.

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A spark plug tester.

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All cool ideas! The punch holder would have saved lots if skin and a few less blood blisters
 
Another one of my recent Craigslist finds and future restorations. It's a small (450lb) Zewo radial arm drill. Has about a 2ft arm with a 4" diameter column. Can rotate 360* slide left and right on the arm and the arm will pivot 90* in each direction to drill sideways or at any angle. All japanese made and was a high quality machine when new, hand scraped table and sliding surfaces. The table is in good shape, just need a good overhaul and it should be good as new
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Wow this is awesome!!! Would love to see it in action with a video after overhaul. Are you putting a new motor in?
 
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Can double as a cerakote oven too. Just sayin

It could and I might try that. I'm still finding my way with powder coating though. It's pretty straight forward and will greatly reduce the amount of things I have been painting for years.
 
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