baddog

Yes it is a tube for a tattoo gun. The needles go in the tube.

Before I started smithing 2 years ago I would go to auctions and pass on baskets of old tools and files that I could have bought for $1 or $2. Now I would kill for those finds, but in fairness, I don't go to the auctions anymore as I am usually trying to use that time smithing....

Fe-wood I am soooo bummed out. I just built a vice stand last weekend. I wish I had seen your pic. I would have built that instead. Ah well... there is always next time.

Well my cheap floor drill press broke the shaft this weekend and I have decided to look for some new tools for my shop. I was not very happy with the drill press. It was ok for wood but had a tough time drilling through even small plate steel. I also want to replace my taiwaneese bench grinder. It justs bogs down with light pressure.
I was looking for some suggestions from you guys and gals about what you have purchased recently and how they are working out. I have read a lot of good reviews on the Ryobi 6" bench grinder, but I don't know anyone who has one and if it is a good grinder.
I wouldn't mind a benchtop drill press if it is a good one. Of course money is always a consideration , but a few hundred for something that will last many years is worth it in my opinion.

Best sellers for us so far have been bottle openers, dinner bells and steak turners. frontier/ pioneer days type things- camp fire tripods do well. Hooks always sell.