Maybe, just maybe, you could become a volunteer teaching assistant. And subsequently have more or less free reign to use the shop...

Maybe, we're in a lot of the same groups, too! I still need to make a forge burner for the casting setup, and crucible tongs. SO glad I have a bigger, better lathe and mill now. It would've taken me a

I got a few more aggressive files from Aircraft Spruce when I ordered some 4140 seamless steel tubing for a work project years back. And since I wasn't going to be paying shipping then, I got myself s

Aaaaaaand an old, crapped-out file can be round smooth and turned into a scraper tool as well, or made into something else by them blacksmithing types. No, I really don't need another hobby.

I seriously need to do handles for the rest of mine. They are all stacked more or less in the same toolbox drawer... I recently used a file card to remove much contamination from a bunch of my estate

Not to mention the enjoyment of not stabbing yourself in the palm or wrist while trying to use the thing! He writes, as he nods and notes that 2/3 of his files do not have handles, even after certain.

Anything made in USA or Switzerland. I think there are some good ones from France too. Nicholson is common and sold at big box stores. I buy all of the files I see at estate sales, unless it's an obvi

Been sitting on loading dock near my office for over a week now. I keep forgetting to call and ask if it's abandoned...

Interesting. To me, pulling back should be braking, pushing forward, well, goes forward. When I drove submarines (actually boats) for Captain Nemo art WDW in '92, that's how the throttle worked and wa

Nice find, thanks!

But I do want a steam loco I can ride on like Walt Disney... That is low on the list, lots and lots of work!

Haha, I salvaged all manner of stuff we demoed from work, mostly on military bases. Firepit is the bottom section of two exhaust stacks from a 100x100 aircraft paint booth from Cannon AFB. It's 5' dia

Yeah I like his videos because he explains what and why versus just saying 'do this' like so many others do.

And then more time figuring out how to pay for it! Those connectors and such weren't cheap before, and now with the insanity-induced shortages, they are even worse. But if you can scab some from a con

Hey, if you can tell what color or metal they are...

Also commonly known as Unistrut. It's all over the place.

Just stop cleaning them so much, and let the natural oil/greasy coating provide protection!

Interesting. I still like the cheap 3d printed ones from eBay. Could make my own but have other things to do.

A picture...

Good idea. Nobody is changing anyone else's opinions online right, wrong, or indifferent... While I know a crapload about a few things and a little about a whole lot of things, I'm a rank amateur (if