An all-around workhorse in the shop, a bench grinder can make short work of sharpening, metal shaping and removal chores. Most grinders come with a pair of emery wheels, usually of differing grits. Putting a wire wheel on one side can make a convenient wire-wheeling station. My old grinder was made by Craftsman some 50 [...]
Restoration Tools
Arbor press
10/31/2010
If you’re going to restore any machines or motors, you’ll end up needing one of these. Sure, you could go down to your local machine shop and have them use their’s, but you’ll have to do that every single time you need something pressed. If you buy your own, then you’ll be set for any future projects.
Dremel rotary tool
10/31/2010
For delicate polishing, cutting, grinding, and sanding operations there really is nothing better than a Dremel tool. I got my Dremel Multi-Pro
Campbell Hausfeld flux-core wire welder
10/31/2010
I picked up this little welder several years ago and have not regretted it one bit. It’s a great tool to have and can weld most of what a normal person needs. I’ve used it to weld up car exhaust systems, machinery stands and more. Since it doesn’t use gas like a MIG welders, it’s cheap and easy to use. Another nice thing about it is…
