Recent content by Not1044

For square head you would use an 8 point socket. Is that what you meant? Otherwise 6 and 12 point are interchangeable with 6 point providing more strength and 12 allowing more positions. Also 12 is needed on some specialty 12 point fasteners.

As someone who has built a house on a foundation that had been abandoned for 20+ years, yes the foundation will hold up if it's properly done. The floor? Maybe, maybe not. Sill bolts as mentioned won't make it unless you coat them in some kind of preservative and judicially maintain them. A...

Rebuilding a transfer case in your apartment, either you're single or your SO is definitely a keeper! +1 on the build your own idea, that's what I did for my 10x12 shed/workshop... I found a 1 1/4 38x66" desktop for free so all in, I'm under $25 for mine.

I would agree with the advice on a used Snap-on, you really cant go wrong there. A lifetime ago, as a young poor mechanic just starting out, I went the used SO route and have to say it was the best bang for the buck and I definitely got my money's worth. However, fast forward 30 years, there...

I just bought the Cen-tech IR thermometer at HF a few days ago, in the sale flier for $19. (Item #61894) it works well for what it is, you should be getting a constantly updated reading as long as you hold the trigger. It will then hold the last reading and high reading when you release the...