Recent content by Rocket3004

Im in need of a die grinder. HD has one on sale when bundled with a “free” battery. I think in the past people have returned the unused and unneeded extra battery to get some pro-rated money back. Is that still the case?

I checked one of our local stores - not available. Bummer, this is a good deal.

Do you mean putting a piece of wood between the joist and fan box to bring it down a bit - like a wood spacer?

Sorry for the weird title. Couldn't really capture this in the title very well but the photos should explain this. I am swapping a light to a ceiling fan in our vaulted ceiling. I took down the light. There is a box that is screwed directly up to a joist/beam running across the top of this...

Ah I see. Not sure if you or @gtr1999 can answer, but for a lay-man like me, I guess it comes down to: does the holes in aluminum foil = pitting on cast aluminum parts? I tried do a bit more reading about the frequencies 'safe' for Al, but am getting conflicting information. Although so many...

Yeah, I hear you. I wonder if those were only when rolling out the new line. Unfortunately a lot of what HF used to do with coupons doesn't happen anymore. I used to always pull up a % off coupon when buying anything... no more. Also tough to watch the prices now (like that lift cart) much...

If I am reading this correctly, this is 15/20/25% off the sum total of the qualifying tools purchased or off a single item from that purchase?

Great info. I wanted to clarify - these are safe to use on aluminum parts, including critical ones (i.e. something that seals - cylinder head, oil cooler, etc.)? I've read that the answer is yes and as long as an Al safe solution is used. However, I am a bit weary, particularly in the example...

Eyeing the 56" roller/box... it seems the 'best' deal is to try and get a 25% no exclusion coupon. I haven't ever gotten one despite a few windows of time when I haven't shopped there in a while... any other ways to get that or does it ever come out during the year? July 4th maybe?

I think it comes down to opportunity cost - or how valuable (not necessarily in strictly $ terms) is your time. Also, I have a soft rule that my day to day car(s) are serviced by a trustworthy mechanic - at least every other if not every service and I take care of the projects/toys. Mostly for...

Still interested in a digital torque wrench if anyone is parting with one

Thanks all for the replies... really helpful. I think I'm going to give the surface cleaning attachment a shot, but have my turbo nozzle around also. Hopefully a pass with the surface attachment clears out the bits of moss between pavers with ease. It isn't terrible so I think it should do the...

Hi all I’ve got a paver driveway. In the two years since we’ve been here a mild-moderate amount of moss has crept up between bricks in some spots and the pavers generally look a little sad, and discolored. I’m contemplating some DIY maintenance. I tried using some 30 second cleaner (bleach...

Hi Looking for a quality/reputable digital torque wrench. Ideally 3/8” and a range up to 100-125ft lb or so would be ideal. Also looking for an outside micrometer - 0-1” would be fine! This is for measuring valve shim thickness in the 5-6mm range. Thanks!

Thanks for the info. So would you say the Chinese are not up to task (i.e. underpowered) but safe to use? My main concern for something like an aluminum cylinder head or other small engine parts is damaging the metal, specifically critical areas (i.e. mating/sealing surfaces etc). It seems like...