Recent content by dan76

As with any garage door opener, first ensure your door is balanced (should remain in place about half-way open without creeping up or down) and it's not binding anywhere along the track. This is a do-it-self project, though a friend makes a good living installing/repairing/adjusting garage...

I was visiting a car dealership where the 32? coupe used by ZZ Top was displayed. As I approached the vehicle I detected a faint fuel smell. Looking under the hood, I spotted fuel leaking from the carb onto the intake. I mentioned the problem to one of the floor sales guys and he said they...

Might want to consider other alternatives than concrete. Several years ago I did a driveway (20'x100') using concrete pavers. I got an excellent price on the pavers and the sand/gravel used for the base was nearly free. The major cost for the project was the compactor rental as I used it...

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I'd suggest not. I've had two CM micro torques fail outside the warranty period with just weekend usage. I now have a used SK unit and it's kept calibration for the past six months with average usage.

x2...... If you're not going to restore it, avoid parting it. Start with a asking price and let the market rule.

Anytime I'm CA, I have a standing order from two neighbors to pick up a couple of bottles. Needless to say I've been converted.

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Take the money......just kidding. I have a similar situation....I'm the only one in the local area with tools....and a reasonable capability for utilizing same. As several neighbors like to gather at a local breakfast spot on a regular basis, someone always picks up my bill.

Though I have yet to stumble on such a haul, I'd say the gentleman was given the tools by a relative who did put them to use. Ofttimes I've seen a pile of tools stuffed into a nook unappreciated by a son who received them upon the death of his dad.

I like your original plan. Besides if you go with a plasma cutter, you'll need two outlets....one for the PC and one for the compressor. I don't like 240 volt extension cords.....

nice acquisition..... The CL ad on the Snappy boxes is tempting.....too bad I'm not heading to the seller's locale this week. Still thinking how I would explain the excess carry-on luggage to TSA.

I've been looking for a decent soldering iron since I'm about to repair a faulty MOBO. As I'm saving several 100 dollars doing the job myself, I can justify the 85 dollar cost.... thanks for this info...

x2 on the above.....plus Oftimes during even short periods of storage with fuel in the tank/carb, fuel may evaporate leaving deposits clogging the carb passages. Get a spray can of carb cleaner, remove the fuel line and spray the interior of the fuel tank. Let the cleaner flow through the...

Sears has a sale on Craftsman tools on their site....until the 20th. However I've found better deals when they offer free shipping. Unless you're making a large purchase the 10/15% off is overshadowed by shipping charges.