Recent content by jgelack

Just wanted to thank everyone for their responses! A lot of great advice here. I appreciate it. Thanks again!

Hi, I'm getting ready to put new brake pads & rotors on my car and was wondering what would be better to use between the rotor and wheel hub. Anti seize of Fluid film? Any suggestions?

Thanks guys for all the advice! I think I'm gonna go with a Yellow Jacket gauge. Thanks again!

Hi, I'm looking to buy a good quality A/C manifold gauge for automotive use, so R-134A only. I've pretty much narrowed down my choices to gauges from Yellow Jacket, MasterCool, and Robinair. All appear to be USA made, and quality gauges. I'd rather spend a little more up front, and get a quality...

Thank you! They look like high quality, I’ll check them out!

Hi, I’m thinking about replacing my OEM scissor jack with a bottle jack. I’d also like something a little more portable and lighter than my floor jack, for use away from the house. Can someone recommend a good bottle jack? Are the Harbor Freight jacks any good? I have their 3 ton Daytona floor...

Hi, I’m looking to pick up a random orbital sander. The sander I’m looking at has the option of variable speed or single speed, but not sure which one to get. How useful is variable speed on a sander? Or are most people just using them on full speed. Any advice would be appreciated.

Will do, thanks again!

Looks like it’s 1 1/8” according to Priers website. Thanks everyone for your help!

Will do! That’s actually the brand I’m planning to install! Thanks again!

I only going to bring the silcock in only until it just cleared the inside wall, while still leaving enough room to make the connections. Thanks guys for the tip on angling the hole to allow for drainage, I’ll be sure to do that! I was planning on using spray foam to seal the hole, to help keep...

I was planning on drilling the hole first, as I’m unsure of the exact length of silcock I’d need. I can get a rough idea of the wall thickness, but not exact. The biggest I can get, without having to order it, is 12”, and I know it’s going to be more than that. I just don’t want to have to be...

Hi, I’m planning on installing a frost proof outdoor silcock. I need to go through a 14”-16” thick rock wall. So I have to rent a rotary hammer, but was wondering, in general, what size drill bit would normally be used for this kind of project. I’d really appreciate any advice you guys could...

I’m replacing a section of the cast iron main drain line in the basement, so 1 1/2”, 2”, & 4”, I’ve head using a high tooth count blade backwards was an option, so maybe I’ll try that. Thanks everyone for the responses!

Hi, I need to cut a good volume of pvc pipe for an upcoming plumbing project and thought using the miter saw would be my best option. But I’m not sure what blade would produce the cleanest cuts. Brand is not all that important. Can some recommend the best blade for this? I’d really appreciate...