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I've got horribly hard water at my house for washing cars. I've found that using Griot's Speed Shine is just about the easiest thing ever to a "clean" wipedown of the car after washing, which includes knocking out the waterspots. Smells good too...and then the car is squeaky clean, ready for...

I would drill larger, but the holes on the flange for the base of the handrail won't accept anything larger. I think I will try the epoxy putty....and definitely the blue screws this time insteadofnthe lead anchors.

I need to fill in some holes, about 1/4" max diameter, in some exterior concrete. Basically, I'm pulling out some old concrete anchors that won't tighten down anymore, and need to fill the holes in. Not big, 1/4" max in diameter, and MAYBE 2" deep. I need to fill them in, and then be able to...

Thanks so much for all the feedback!! I think I should probably hold tight and wait until I can get a decent one that will take 1/4 and 1/2" bits. I'll start watching for used ones also. Just finished my first ww project (53" wide bookshelf, on casters) with my Kreg jig. It's amazing that by...

I'm looking to get a router to expand my woodworking capabilities. Budget is a big consideration, and I don't need something that is industrial-grade to crank out high production for selling furniture. I was thinking of a smaller trim or "laminate" router that I could use handheld, or attach...

First post on Garage Journal... 3rd generation pilot in my family - grandfather and great uncle flew WWI surplus Jenny biplanes, knew of Don Luscombe and ran an airfield that was instrumental (no pun!) in development of the mono coupe - grandfather made dad swear he would never get...