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  1. Hitch
    Sticky

    Steel suppliers- Your help please

    Hitch, Dec 31, 2007 ... 13 14 15
    Replies:
    289
    Views:
    210,856
    ukracer
    Jan 21, 2021 at 12:22 AM
  2. jugs
    Locked Sticky

    Basic Workshop Safety Guidance

    jugs, Jan 11, 2009
    Replies:
    2
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    25,705
    jugs
    Jan 11, 2009
  3. MattF

    Show us your bench vice(s)

    MattF, Feb 21, 2015 ... 222 223 224
    Replies:
    4,466
    Views:
    345,820
    CwazyWabbit
    Jan 21, 2021 at 4:10 PM
  4. Lippyp

    Show us your garage

    Lippyp, Jan 20, 2007 ... 32 33 34
    Replies:
    678
    Views:
    297,983
    captain-destructo
    Aug 31, 2017
  5. Nathan

    Metric bolt sizes

    Nathan, Jan 17, 2009 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    82
    Views:
    226,871
    Andy from Workshopshed
    Aug 14, 2010
  6. Bruce

    Removing Scratches From Perspex, Plexiglass, Acrylic, &, Polycarbonate (Lexan)

    Bruce, Oct 22, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    83,737
    ronan
    Apr 25, 2016
  7. grumpy grandad

    English Wheel - mini

    grumpy grandad, Feb 5, 2014
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    67,669
    grumpy grandad
    Feb 5, 2014
  8. mart

    Making brake pipes & flaring tool/bender.

    mart, Jan 16, 2008 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    94
    Views:
    66,894
    Slim Shady
    Sep 3, 2010
  9. eddie49

    New Aldi "Ferrex" cordless tool range

    eddie49, May 3, 2019 ... 12 13 14
    Replies:
    278
    Views:
    64,495
    Kram
    Nov 27, 2020
  10. Tiggy_dorset

    Installing 16Amp socket? questions for the sparkies

    Tiggy_dorset, Dec 6, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    48
    Views:
    58,469
    jimbo84
    Jul 5, 2020
  11. fuff66uk

    Record vice sizes

    fuff66uk, Jan 17, 2012
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    55,059
    s410man
    Jan 22, 2012
  12. Can'tWeld

    What thickness steel for bodywork repair?

    Can'tWeld, Aug 17, 2010
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    53,850
    ibrooks
    Dec 5, 2018
  13. shenion

    Worst tool you ever bought

    shenion, Sep 1, 2007 ... 11 12 13
    Replies:
    245
    Views:
    52,391
    Ian X
    Jul 19, 2015
  14. rtbcomp

    Removing Chrome Plating

    rtbcomp, Mar 11, 2009
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    51,612
    series2
    Nov 4, 2009
  15. bawjaws

    britool- they any good?

    bawjaws, Dec 20, 2008 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    56
    Views:
    50,838
    Robotstar5
    Dec 28, 2008
  16. Shedendman

    cutting angles on pipe/tube

    Shedendman, Feb 15, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    46,282
    Wallace
    Aug 28, 2014
  17. steve238

    3 phase at home

    steve238, Apr 22, 2008 ... 2
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    45,047
    Jack62440
    Aug 13, 2008
  18. mart

    Cutting perspex without breaking-is a jigsaw best?

    mart, Dec 14, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    44,560
    Exuptoy
    Feb 14, 2013
  19. Wozzaaah

    Steel sheet thickness, swg to mm

    Wozzaaah, Dec 11, 2007
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    44,444
    Archie
    Dec 8, 2008
  20. Chris23

    Best way to cut steel?

    Chris23, Nov 10, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    34
    Views:
    43,258
    Hitch
    Dec 7, 2007
  21. Captain Tuba

    Best way to separate spot welds?

    Captain Tuba, Dec 2, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    43,245
    monky harris
    Dec 17, 2015
  22. langy

    Record 6" Vice Jaws

    langy, Nov 28, 2011 ... 2
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    42,364
    langy
    Dec 1, 2011
  23. mart

    Trolley jack going down/how to change the seal? (pics)

    mart, Mar 20, 2010 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    41,808
    brightspark
    Aug 19, 2010
  24. sarge

    Lobster back pipe

    sarge, May 27, 2009
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    41,524
    HughF
    Nov 8, 2019
  25. tomarse

    making an exhaust - pipe benders and pipe advice please

    tomarse, Jul 9, 2007
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    39,850
    tomarse
    Jul 14, 2007
  26. Mart63

    Which way up do cutting discs go?

    Mart63, Jan 1, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    58
    Views:
    38,509
    jerrytug
    Oct 18, 2017
  27. Delgado

    Charging 12v Battery from 24v supply

    Delgado, Jul 29, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    57
    Views:
    38,336
    jam670
    Jan 1, 2012
  28. busastars

    Die's for bending tube ? Mandrel ?

    busastars, Dec 6, 2008 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
    Views:
    38,301
    madkayaker
    Mar 28, 2010
  29. lees axs

    rollcage tube

    lees axs, Nov 27, 2007 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    43
    Views:
    34,840
    Scamp
    Dec 13, 2010
  30. sword

    Seam Welding Car Chassis for Rigidity (racing)

    sword, Jul 11, 2012
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    33,582
    Terrapin
    Jul 19, 2012
  31. Epicyclic

    What size angle grinder?

    Epicyclic, Dec 31, 2011 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    64
    Views:
    32,292
    DuffyBB
    Feb 9, 2012
  32. Drains

    Angle Grinder. Not Dead, Just Sleeping

    Drains, Apr 11, 2007
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    32,167
    Haze
    Apr 16, 2007
  33. Parm

    Wrench Refference

    Parm, Feb 10, 2019
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    29,741
    MBB
    Feb 18, 2019
  34. bleach

    Tips and tricks of buying a good small metal lathe.

    bleach, May 28, 2009
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    29,037
    ^neo^
    Jun 8, 2009
  35. markjabber

    Snap On Tool Box Organisation "foam Tool Control"

    markjabber, Feb 28, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    28,738
    tigler
    Jun 1, 2011
  36. murex400

    tube notcher

    murex400, Oct 8, 2006
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    28,614
    tube chassis??
    May 21, 2008
  37. brewdexta

    Tom Senior M1 renovation/servicing

    brewdexta, Jun 25, 2013 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    110
    Views:
    28,450
    Dieselkid 63
    Dec 20, 2017
  38. cobcorsa

    us pro toolboxes????

    cobcorsa, Dec 28, 2011
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    28,225
    bd500
    Jan 2, 2012
  39. Tiggy_dorset

    Which mill to buy?

    Tiggy_dorset, Apr 28, 2013 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    82
    Views:
    28,070
    Tiggy_dorset
    May 18, 2013
  40. Maddog

    best sealant for ply?

    Maddog, Jun 18, 2013
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    27,622
    Maddog
    Jun 19, 2013
  41. spencer 427

    Mellor lathe.

    spencer 427, Nov 8, 2017 ... 36 37 38
    Replies:
    747
    Views:
    27,622
    Pete.
    Mar 2, 2019
  42. Wobbly

    Best tool for cutting mild steel box section?

    Wobbly, Apr 20, 2010 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    27,576
    richy_B
    May 1, 2010
  43. malcolm

    Choosing a Car Lift for Home Use

    malcolm, Jan 28, 2012 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    27,525
    rtbcomp
    Feb 28, 2015
  44. T0rnado69

    electrolytic rust removal

    T0rnado69, Sep 25, 2015 ... 17 18 19
    Replies:
    360
    Views:
    27,096
    MattF
    Jul 7, 2016
  45. rusty69bus

    best tool you ever bought

    rusty69bus, Jun 14, 2007 ... 8 9 10
    Replies:
    180
    Views:
    26,957
    Gareth0123
    Oct 14, 2019
  46. brnomauser

    The best locking pliers ever

    brnomauser, May 2, 2012 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    26,844
    Lawnmowerboy
    May 4, 2012
  47. gordonendersby

    Angle Grinder stand if you are thinking of buying one

    gordonendersby, Jan 10, 2013 ... 2
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    26,772
    Rob Morris
    Apr 4, 2020
  48. Masked Marauder

    Best way to cut metal

    Masked Marauder, Jan 24, 2007 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    26,347
    Barry Herbert
    Feb 3, 2007
  49. Mr shiney

    Slot Drill v End Mill

    Mr shiney, Oct 25, 2014 ... 2
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    26,278
    Mr shiney
    Oct 29, 2014
  50. malcolm

    Tool Chests

    malcolm, Nov 19, 2007 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    83
    Views:
    26,060
    Luke
    Apr 16, 2010
  51. gasket999

    are 110v tools as powerful as 240v?

    gasket999, Oct 28, 2011 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    23,728
    gasket999
    Nov 13, 2011
  52. Shox Dr

    Blueing Steel (Heat and Oil)

    Shox Dr, Mar 19, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    35
    Views:
    23,547
    hareng
    Mar 23, 2010
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