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Introduce yourself to the group. No need to write your life story, no pressure. Just a short no stress post telling the folks howdy etc..

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Topics: 28

Last post: Jul 06, 2026, 07:39 PM Re: It's me Muddy by Muddy

Photos of General Interest (Not Tools or Shop Related)
These can be photos of everything/anything except tools, machines and the shop. There is another board for those pics. Also, post only family friendly images. Posting objectionable NSFW images can potentially get you banned from this site.

Posts: 237
Topics: 11

Last post: Jul 12, 2026, 05:57 PM Re: Vintage Photo of the... by Muddy

General Discussion to include Off Topic
Feel free to talk about anything and everything in this board. Use this area to discuss everything EXCEPT POLITICS!

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Topics: 44

Last post: Jul 11, 2026, 06:22 PM Re: Vintage Ads. by Muddy

Fallen Wrenches
A place to remember members that are no longer with us. Brothers of the wrench if you will that have departed.

Posts: 26
Topics: 12

Last post: Dec 15, 2025, 06:03 PM Re: Randal - "AbiggerGar... by Hickory n Steel

Tools And The Shop

General Tool and Machine Discussion
Talk about all of it here, this is for a bit of everything tool, shop and machine related.

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Topics: 70

Last post: Jul 11, 2026, 06:17 PM Re: What did you do with... by Muddy

Shop Safety
Fun in the shop is great, but avoidable accidents make the fun stop fast.  Stay informed, stay SAFE!

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Topics: 4

Last post: Jul 12, 2026, 06:45 PM Re: Protective Arm Sleev... by Mr_Breeze

Welding & Metal Fabrication
Share it here if you weld it, heat it, bend it, or fabricate steel here. Show and tell us all about how you heat, bend and join or otherwise turn steel into something with a practical application or purpose.

Posts: 55
Topics: 30

Last post: May 21, 2026, 04:30 PM Re: Mobilizing my Sheet ... by OldCarGuy

Machine Shop
The title explains it, lathe, mill, surface grinder, or any other type of metal working machine normally found in a machine shop. Share what you have and the kind of work you do with your machines here.

Posts: 139
Topics: 20

Last post: Jul 12, 2026, 05:51 PM Re: Dalton 6 series 4 re... by Muddy

Compressors/Air Tools/Lines, Filters & Misc
If it has to do with air compressors, air tools, lines, traps and filters, regulators, air tools or plumbing your shop for air then stick it in here.

Posts: 57
Topics: 14

Last post: Feb 08, 2026, 12:02 PM Re: OldCarGuy's Compress... by OldCarGuy

Miscellaneous Hand Tools, Plumbers Hand Tools, HVAC Hand Tools, Etc
Discuss the hand tools that are not mechanic, nor wood working hand tools here

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Topics: 3

Last post: Jun 03, 2025, 05:44 PM Re: How about a chalk li... by Hickory n Steel

Carpentry Hand Tools We Use
Discuss the hand tools you use to butcher wood here

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Topics: 4

Last post: Jan 07, 2026, 09:11 AM Re: Some of my carpentry... by TexasT

Mechanic Hand Tools We Use
Discuss your users here, not the stuff you collect!  Coolectibles can be discussed in "Collector and Antique Tools"

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Topics: 33

Last post: Oct 16, 2025, 06:06 AM Re: Some Craftsman Indus... by Uncle Buck

Antique/Collector Tools/Boxes/Hand Only
Antique Hand Tools and Boxes

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Topics: 20

Last post: Mar 21, 2026, 05:13 PM Re: Mini Tools by Hickory n Steel

Antique Electric/Air Tools
Vintage or antique electric and air tools

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Topics: 8

Last post: Mar 21, 2025, 04:13 PM Re: Black and Decker air... by Uncle Buck

Projects, All except Vehicles
Projects of any and all except vehicle projects which have their own dedicated board.  So whatever project by whatever description you want to discuss, put it here.

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Topics: 3

Last post: Jul 10, 2026, 03:20 PM Re: Toy Tractor by Mr_Breeze

Gunsmithing/Knifemaking
If it relates to guns and knife making, or really anything related to these topics let's discuss that here

Posts: 56
Topics: 6

Last post: Jun 18, 2026, 06:43 PM Re: Single shot rifle by Muddy

Vehicles

Daily Drivers/Grocery Getters
The family truckster or whatever term you use to call the daily drivers you or other family members use to get around.

Posts: 128
Topics: 35

Last post: Dec 08, 2025, 04:41 PM 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche... by OldCarGuy

Project Cars and Trucks
If you are in the middle of a restoration or vehicle build please document your build here and share it with the group!  We love tagging along and watching as you move forward with your project!

Posts: 112
Topics: 15

Last post: Apr 06, 2026, 06:25 PM Re: New junker by Heiny57

Special Interest/Classic/Collectable/Exotic Cars
All the cars we all drool over and wish we owned! If you are lucky enough to own one show it off here!

Posts: 34
Topics: 7

Last post: Jul 12, 2026, 05:54 PM Re: The latest addition ... by Muddy

Bikes/Trikes/Choppers/Scooters & etc.
If it sports two or three wheels then put it here, road bikes, hogs, dirt bikes, scooters, etc.

Posts: 12
Topics: 1

Last post: Feb 17, 2025, 09:25 PM Re: '68 Wards Mojave wit... by Uncle Buck

Tractors/Mowers/Heavy Equipment
Tractors, Mowers, or heavy equipment. Put anything related to those here.

Posts: 32
Topics: 6

Last post: May 17, 2026, 01:07 PM Re: My 1992 Ingersoll 31... by OldCarGuy

Les' Planes and Trains Hanger
Aviation & Trains - Dedicated to the memory of our friend Les "Deadnutz"

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Topics: 1

Last post: Nov 08, 2025, 04:49 PM FW-190 and a spitfire by jabberwoki

Help me Fix It
Stuck for a fix?  Ask the hive mind for help.  We'll fix it or your money back!

Posts: 21
Topics: 4

Last post: Sep 12, 2025, 02:00 PM Re: Repair an Allen wren... by oldnslo

Buying, Selling, Trading, Vendors and Businesses

Vendors
Can be tool sales, companies or companies selling anything related to shops and vehicles

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Links for Tools and Stuff We Like
This board is a place we can put links to different sites or vendors that sell stuff members here might like. I am not talking about your local NAPA. I am thinking about oddball and off the beaten path places either in your area, or on the web that other members might like knowing about.

Posts: 26
Topics: 14

Last post: Apr 29, 2025, 08:39 AM Re: Ullman Devices by Hickory n Steel

Members only, Buy/Sell/Trade
A place for members to buy, sell and trade their stuff.  No links to ePay sales and crap like that.  Stuff every ordinary Joe here wants to buy/sell/trade.  Keep in mind, this is between members here.  Site Management and owners have zero involvement in this and zero financial interest tool.  So this is all on you, BUYER BEWARE!  (All of that said, if you are a member here and ownership gets wind of you giving a fellow member a raw deal here you will be banned regardless of who you are!  Do unto other here fellas!)

Posts: 3
Topics: 1

Last post: Apr 15, 2025, 08:19 PM Re: SK 33351 BOW EMPTY by AbiggerGarage

Reference Section

Link for info to help us out from time to time
Stuff like paint codes, links to old books, tool catalogs, magazines and other oddball stuff that can help.

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Topics: 1

Last post: Jun 30, 2026, 09:54 AM Re: Didn't the old board... by 1965 Comet Caliente

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