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    How do you organize your garage To-Do list?

    Trello.com is what I use. The mobile app is awesome. Cost is $0, no ads. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
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    pellet furnace vent kit

    You'll be happy with it. If this is your first time installing the pellet vent, study up a bit on the instructions. Go heavy on the RTV. Seal all the joints on elbows and tees. Stretchy self fusing silicone tape works great on the outside of the joints to seal small leaks after the fact. Good...
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    pellet furnace vent kit

    I've got two St. Croix stoves, good choice! The first one I hooked up with Simpson Duravent and the second, Selkirk. In the end, both worked fine. The Selkirk was a little easier to install but I don't like the clean out tee as much as the Duravent. Duravent thimble is better looking. Overall...
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    HF bubble balancer not level

    Yes, you use those set screws to "zero" the level before you put the wheel on. Good luck. I went through two of those before giving up. As mentioned before, static balance isn't really appropriate for modern tires. Besides that, the biggest issue with this device is that the included bubble...
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    Tekton Ratchet set PSA

    Well, look at that! Thanks Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
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    Anyone have an Atlas® TD6MR from Greg Smith

    Heres a pic. I also picked up the mid rise stands to help stabilize things when I'm really tugging. I never felt unsafe under it, but now that I have kids I'm extra cautious. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
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    Anyone have an Atlas® TD6MR from Greg Smith

    I've had one for about 5 years. It's the only lift I've ever used, so I can't make any comparisons, but have no issues with it. I built some ramps out of 2x4s and plywood to give my sports car some extra clearance. Also helps to give the lift a head start when lifting heavy things. When it's...
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    Sunrise brand tire changers and balancers. Who has one?

    Are they much cheaper than the Greg Smith Atlas stuff? A number of people on here have those (myself included) and are happy with them. Greg Smith has a brick and mortar presence here in the US so there is some semblance of long term support. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
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    electronic levels - which one to buy and are they any good?

    The accelerometers in these things do drift over time and temperature. Whether you need to recalibrate every time depends on what you have and the accuracy you need. I have a high resolution machinists one (0.01 deg) and I calibrate every time I turn it on. Cal is easy: put it on a flat...
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    cordless impact drivers

    I have pretty much the same thing you linked to. 12V batteries last a long time. I bought it because it is very compact. It's seen a lot of use in places where my 19.2V Craftsman can't fit. It also does pretty well driving screws into concrete. Just did a bunch of basement wall shelving...
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    Storing spray lubes in winter

    All of my automotive stuff stays out in the garage all year long. Household stuff stays inside. Car wax sometimes looks weird after a freeze but seems to work fine in the spring. Aside from that, I've never had any issues. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
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    Caliper Turn Kit sets

    I second the Astro kits on Amazon. I have the 78618 set, slightly smaller than the one above, but for home use I have no issues with it. It's an import, but Astro does have a good presence on the forum. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
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    Harbor Freight Torque Wrench Tear Down

    That's correct. If it's a click type wrench you just have to set the weights down very gently.
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    Brake caliper compression tool?

    I've got the Astro 78618 which works well on both front and rear. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RDGMNM/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Good value IMO.
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    Mitutoyo Digital Calipers - NIST Certificates?

    I ordered the same ones from McMaster thru work 6 months ago. It also came with that certificate. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
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