Let's See Your Shop

[DaveH]

(06-18-2015, 04:02 PM)Vinny Wrote: I have this one from HF.  http://www.harborfreight.com/horizontal-...93762.html  Had it for a few years now and it hasn't failed me. 

I have to say I like the colour "Hot Pink"

DaveH

[Vinny]

yeah, but it's closer to a dark, dull red.

[the penguin]

didn't almost everyone own one of them at one time or another??

[Kennyv]

if Vinny approves than hec  im gona go fetch me one tomorrow ( I guess later today) But please no pics don't have time to assemble yet as  I have to finish  a job  I started ,,sheesh   finish this bench so I can put band in front of it and  still have room for my sled....

Its settled unless anyone prompts me to NOT buy the HF   1 HP 4 in. x 6 in. Horizontal/Vertical Metal Cutting Band Saw than its a done deal
Vinny are ya sure I have your blessing?

btw first he wanted me to build one....... he gives good advice ya know  pointing and clicking ..
ill tell ya best advice he gave is saving the beer fridge  I dunno what I do without em. Hey Vinny we Blokes yet ?  ..

running out of room  looks like when I get the  lathe im gona have to take another shelf out ..guess I may have to buy another 4 draw  tool box cart  tomorrow ...... hey I cant help it its on sale a HF ....nice one too

[PixMan]

Those tool carts are tippy. Even Harbor Freight offers better options for a little bit more money. My preference is to search the "tools" section of the local Craigslist for Kennedy, Waterloo, even older heavy duty Craftsman roll-arounds for about the same money you might spend on that. With a roll-around 5 or 7 drawer (or more) you get quite a bit more storage and with drawers down low you can put the heavier stuff there to lower the center of gravity.

Moving the unit becomes a safer thing.

[Kennyv]

(06-21-2015, 07:47 AM)PixMan Wrote: Those tool carts are tippy. Even Harbor Freight offers better options for a little bit more money. My preference is to search the "tools" section of the local Craigslist for Kennedy, Waterloo, even older heavy duty Craftsman roll-arounds for about the same money you might spend on that. With a roll-around 5 or 7 drawer (or more) you get quite a bit more storage and with drawers down low you can put the heavier stuff there to lower the center of gravity.

Moving the unit becomes a safer thing.

Well after mulling over it im not getting the box ( only bc of room space )  But the day is not finished yet either  

Hey Pix I gave this a lot thought last night and trying to re organize the shop make ready for my lathe to come in. I have only 2 options space wise .  Im only looking for the box for its draws ...as I would use one for mill one for lathe tools ( I have another one with aside shelf already loaded) . Soooooo  if take the top off and use the 4 draws and than put  a machinist box in the top tray  
I dunno why but I obsessed over it 2 weeks go when it was on sale for $109 . ( It was want not need) They had a tent sale a few weeks  ago and i ,saw this box and went inside to look at it. I had my son so had to keep my visit short.  Any ways I missed the sale  o well not meant to be  ill make due what I have. Than perhaps after  I get lathe decide.    Well what hap  is  next day or so  I took a ride on my bike and some how was compelled to take 2nd look at it to feel it smell it....lol...... .
I  dunno why cuz I have  at least four 2-3 draw tool boxes and two  fully staked roller cabinets . Not to mention a plumbing box, electrical box  an extra  mechanic box in cab under work benches . Like I need another one ????????  Anways  I plan to build one more wood box for instruments and thast ALL I NEED .ill put it on top of the 2 dwaw mahogany box I made . Perfect fit and look

Btw  the Draws are smoooothe ( on this model)  and its pretty study cart .  (that's looking  feeling not putting together)  I think at first look maybe  just as good if not better than  a  standard Red  craftsmen Box.  JMHO Worth the money  for esp what id use it for . Ok ok I like it want it but don't need it YET .  I prob may end up adding one draw to the cart I have for  long drills  and such for the lathe. I duuno yet ... if I have to down 2 shelves to fit lathe ill have do something  to make up for loss shelving tooling . thanks allot guys don't talk me into im aldeady going to go out latter this after noon to pick up me new band saw .... Guys it el take me 1/2 hour to take pics and show layout so you can see my predicament . But latter first need to FINISH this 4 shelf 2 tier bench idea im workin on. Sat I went to my job stayed till 10 pm so didn't get anything done when I gots home.


ohh last night saw someone local has machinist tools and a slew other good stuff equipt ... but he posted that 8 days ago maybe worth a phone call email take a look ....... and than out to hunt again. Wish me luck

[Vinny]

I still say go for the saw. If I recall, that box you're looking at uses slides instead of bearings for the drawers. Not good. The US General version of it at HF uses bearings. I have a craftsman red box that uses slides. One of the drawers had sockets and when I put the box in my truck to transport it, the weight of the sockets bent the slides. Now that drawer is only good for holding light stuff.

[Kennyv]

thanks again Vinny   again only wanted to put drills in it.. But that's ok  Well as usual I do covet your advice  but yas funny like a dollar short and a day late....  btw I did take your advice and keep the beer fridge and was gona follow your lead on the Horiz  band saw after I got a blessing ..  However  good news Bro  


Happy fathers Day Wahoooooooo!!!!!!!!
Just scored boys 5 min ago got off the phone with the fella listing tools in my area  and hes a machinist and had lots of stuff last week however still has motors and equpt  and many things . Just my alley sooooooo I am proud to report

He has a  has  JET bands saw may be vertical and Horiz  he says horiz  anyways  dont know exact model but I suspect its this one . He said he put a new motor on it...  Could be better …. We talked shop for 20 mins and he had to go ..  However  good news  it is SOLD  TO ME  $75  gona see what else he has Prob go tomorrow after work.


So glad worked late  last night I didn’t go to HF compulsively to buy the 4x 6 alltho it would have been good enough to chop off some stock ayy!!?  Mates  and blokeies

http://www.jettools.com/us/en/p/hvbs-56m...saw/414458

or  now way  the 5x6 is $530 New  wahoo  what a steal
http://www.southern-tool.com/store/light...ndsaws.php

did some looking do they make a smaller model???


Ok found one for $470andim sure can get even cheaper but think its the smallest one Jet makes .. ya I finely found something U guts like hit the mother load all the time and I find like slopy seconds .. Btw im a happy camper today and im not so jealous no more
http://www.cpojettools.com/jet-414458-5-...-band-saws

[Vinny]

Good deal on that saw!

[Kennyv]

(06-21-2015, 11:27 AM)Vinny Wrote: Good deal on that saw!

as always thanks and ya never answered we Blokies yet?