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I was a roofer in Pennsylvania and shingled in all weather conditions. You won’t have any issues putting them down in winter weather. If you’ve never used a nail gun however, I would recommend hand nailing. Ensuring the gun is set to the correct psi and the nails are driven straight into the...

Below is the program breakdown: Semester 1 Oxyfuel Welding and Cutting Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Basic) Welder Qualification Tests 1 Semester 2: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Advanced) Welding III (Inert Gas) Welder Qualification Tests 2 Semester 3: Pip Welding I Inert Gas Welding Pipe and...

How does the pump perform when inflating car tires?

Hello all, I'm thinking about pursuing a welding certificate during the last year of my Diesel Technology Associates Degree program. I don't have any experience welding or using a Oxyfuel torch for cutting and I feel behind. Do you think it would be worth the time and money to get the cert...

Hello all, I'm considering the Centech 4 in 1 Portable power pack. It's on sale for around $59.00. Does anyone have any feedback? Any opinions/reviews would be much appreciated. Thanks.

The MICRO-START XP-10 Portable Power Supply Jump-Starter gets good reviews. A little pricey but the product claims to start diesel & gas engines as well as power other electronic devices. I think I might give it a try.

Recently, I took my 1/4" drive to Sears because the socket retention ball was broken. The salesman looked at the ratchet and said: Man, this is USA made, I can't replace this, so I asked him if they would do a rebuild for me. 30 mins later I walked out with a "new", rebuilt USA 1/4" drive.

Just picked up this combo a few weeks ago. Used my student 50% off discount. I'll post more pics as I build my tool set.

Thanks for all the feedback. The Garage Journal gang never disappoints!

Trying to decide on impact socket brand. Ingersoll Rand vs Craftsman vs MAC.....please advise Thanks!

I brought the 1/2" & 3/8" flex head ratchets on sale a few weeks ago. I've used them both and really like them.

Great point, makes sense. Ok, done deal. Yep, sounds like a plan. Thanks for the help.

I have a set of Craftsman Pros screwdrivers that I really like as well. I bought them back in 05'.....too bad Craftsman doesn't make them anymore. I also have a set of full polish USA made ratchets and SAE Combo wrenches....can't get them anymore either. Recently, I took my 1/4" drive to Sears...

Thanks for the advice. I'm not sure yet what the bulk of my service will be on, metric or SAE, but I want to have the basic tools need to hit the ground running either way. That said, I know my tool investment is just starting and will ramp up once I get settled in my first shop:)

Thanks. Your insight is much appreciated!!