Recent content by RamMan4x4

I should have included my measurements in the original post... The wood frame for the window opening measures 30.5in wide x 60.5in tall. The opening of the brick is 31.25in wide x 61.5in tall. The problem with fitting the window to the brick is that it would no longer fit inside the wood frame...

Thanks guys! I think I'll go with fury9's cut in the middle and pry method of removing the old window. I spent an hour or so with the windows guy at Lowes today...I don't usually talk to anyone with much experience there, but this guy had a lot of knowledge. I ended up ordering replacement type...

Thanks for the replies! Fury9, I already considered the cutting an breaking removal process...I just didn't know how difficult it would be with the nail fin. Either way, removing the sashes is probably a good idea because I may have to do a bit of prying and sawing in several locations...

My current plan is to use an oscillating tool to cut the vinyl fin off the windows that need to be removed. If possible, I would like to leave the trim work where the window mates to the brick in place to help me re-position the new windows...but that may not be possible. I also think a new...

This is only partially related to my garage, but I'm sure some of you have gone through this before. Most of the details are below, but you can bypass the long winded version and skip straight to the question if you want. I have a relatively new house (built in 2003) and this past week I...

Change "all" to "most" in my previous post and I believe it is an accurate statement. From what I can find online you appear to be right about the sockets being made in the US...for how long though, it's hard to say.

Craftsman ratchets and wrenches are all made in china now...I figured the sockets would have moved over there as well.

I've got some 15yo craftsman hand tools that have never seen a conditioned environment. Spent about 10 years in my aluminum truck toolbox and the last 5 in my unheated garage in NC. I only have one socket with light rust, the rest are fine. Must be a change in plating from my tools to yours...

Nice to see another NC resident. Congrats on your new tools but beware that craftsman recently moved most of their tool manufacturing to China and Taiwan. You may want to inspect the box before you open it.

UPDATE: after reading some of the other posts comparing the new china made tools, I removed the first part of my post about the core craftsman tools being made in the US. The next paragraph is from the original post and is still true. I own most of the sockets that I'll ever need and I've only...

I looked at that set too but I don't use the universal joints I have that much. The only real benefit is the built in universal shortens the length versus adding a socket to a universal joint. I can typically get by with the set of wobble extensions I picked up.

Looks good! I like the storage cubbies at the top of the wall. I recently built something similar but it's just heavy duty shelves for storing large bins. The only advice I can give...albeit late advice is to use wood paneling or boards on the walls. Drywall seems to continually create dust. I...

Great story and thanks for the info! Just ordered one for my man cave.

I love this sign! Any idea where she bought it from?

I would think all the tools in a garage would be better suited for breaking in than a hollywood style shooting of the lock.