Repair, Recondition and Restore
I recently was given this early 1960’s Delta drill press by a good friend who was moving and needed to dispose of some tools. I’m keeping this unit and selling my other drill press, the Delta 15-017, discussed on this Continue reading Delta 15-000 Drill Press
This project is creating a shop power supply from a re-purposed old computer power unit. The computer supply actually supplies three DC outputs, 3.3, 5.0 and 12 volts, and though I implemented each of these, I expect to use only Continue reading 12 VDC Power Supply
I recently made a new lathe chuck key wrench as I only had one well-used key and I really wanted another for when I use the four jaw independent jaw chuck. Having two wrenches makes the setup procedure considerably easier Continue reading Lathe Chuck Key Wrench
I decided to add a tachometer to my Little Machine Shop 3990 mini mill. After researching the options available, I determined the MacPod tachometer seemed the best solution for my situation. The MacPod unit has a small form factor (size), Continue reading Mini Mill Tachometer
Recently the driver-side power window on my daily driver – a 2000 Ford Ranger with 175,000 miles, started making clunking and chattering sounds when it reached the fully UP position. I suspected the window regulator, which controls the window movement Continue reading Replacing a Power Window Regulator – Ford Ranger
The short video below describes a simple modification I did to the side stand on the Honda CB750K project so it would work with the 4-into-2 exhaust system installed on the bike. Though I would have preferred to use an Continue reading Honda CB750K – Side Stand Modification
Linked below is a relatively short video describing the replacement of the tachometer drive oil seal on the Honda CB750K. When I got this project last fall the bike was leaking oil from almost every place imaginable and I thought Continue reading Tachometer Drive Oil Seal Replacment – Honda CB750K
A Dremel is one of my favorite go-to tools… I use mine all the time, almost daily, certainly when I’m doing serious work. For small engine and equipment repair I find it virtually indispensable and there are situations where there Continue reading Dremel Tool & Accessory Organization
I’ve been using the Harbor Freight manual tire changer w/motorcycle adapter for a number of years now, and though it’s not perfect, it is quite serviceable especially when one usually works alone like I do. One challenge with this unit Continue reading Harbor Freight Motorcycle Tire Changer Clamp Improvement – Mojoblocks
I recently replaced the front tire (and tube) on the Honda CB750K project with a new period correct Dunlop K70 tire. The tire that was on the bike was worn out and the owner wanted the replacement to be as Continue reading Balancing Front Tire with Ceramic Beads – Honda CB750K