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I guess I'll revive this thread. We just purchased a 12x20 Heavy Duty Shelter Logic for our teardrop trailer. It was on sale ad the 12x16 are too hard to find. Has anyone left out a set of poles to shorten theirs to 16 ft? We don't think it should be too difficult, but 20 ft is a bit long...

Thanks for taking the time to show that. I've ordered a bit set and am now looking for the vacuum attachment as well as that circular guide set for cutting larger holes.

I suspect a Dremel uses a bit with an 1/8 inch shank. And I suppose you’re correct in saying that. Who’s to say that the Makita can’t be used for something, especially if a bit suits the purpose. Not sure why nearly every place I go, though, it’s only spoken of as a drywall tool.

Just purchased this tool included in the Makita Drywall Combo Kit. https://www.makita.ca/index2.php?event=tool&id=1355&from=accessory I cant find much info on uses beyond drywall. It can take an optional 1/4 collet. With the proper bit, wouldn’t one be able to use this Cutout Tool with ceramic...

Visiting an old thread here. Just purchased the Tekton 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive for under $50 CA. I got them just for getting out of a pinch. For the price, I can’t go wrong, especially with decent reviews. Can’t see spending more than $100 for what I may need it for. Here’s the link...

Just received my Gear Wrench 81919 44 piece combo wrench set today from amazon. Got it at a real good price just after Christmas. They all came loose in 2 boxes but hardly a scuff. Now waiting for my Dewalt DWMT75049 Mechanics Socket Set- 192 piece. Should be nice. Anyone using these...

Been quite some time since I visited here last. We have an Ackland Grainger outlet here that, for the last 3weeks, has put nearly everything in stock at a 75% discount as they’re leaving town basically. I caught wind of the sale 2weeks late, but still got some great things at dirt cheap prices...

So how hot should the water pump on a pressure washer get? After washing a car or two yesterday. my pump was hot enough to where I couldn't leave my hand resting on it more than two seconds.

I just ordered a 3 foot lance extension. The run up to 7 feet. You can get them in aluminum (insulated or uninsulated) or stainless steel. You can attach the Quick Connect fittings so you don't need to purchase an additional gun. I would get the double-shouldered fittings which strengthen your...

Wondering how well a 4.5 CFM Canadian Tools & Supply Cutoff Tool would work with my setup. I hear that one should double one's CFM to effectively run a cutoff tool

I went directly to CAT Pumps and they said 30W ND Pump Oil is fine as this is what they use in all CAT pumps. If Simpson took up warranty issue, they said they would contest it. So, I think 30W will do for me. I just called Simpson and they said that if CAT Pumps says 30W is fine, that's okay...

I see Cat Pump Oil rated at ISO 68. I guess this is hydraulic oil rating. I wonder if that's comparable to 15W40. Not sure why some don't even label what weight it is.

Yes, it's cold water only. Thanks for that input. Still on the hunt for 15W40.

Did some searching. There are a number of PW pump oils that aren't listing what weight it is. That's pretty lame. Not easy to find by any means- especially non detergent. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0012VZZSS/?tag=atomicindus04-20

That's what I was thinking of doing- if I had access to 15W40 ND oil, of which Simpson calls for on the General pump. All we have here is 30W ND oil. I heard that Simpson says to only use 15W40. I probably shouldn't mix the two for sure, but I could change the oil. Any advice?