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Every time I try to search it takes me to the alliance member page. Didn't used to be that way but I haven't been around in awhile

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Suburban Propane in NJ is the worst of the worst. I use propane for hot water and cooking. Last winter SP was charging 2X the "govt" average price in NJ. In the past we used to call them and they would lower the price ... last winter they said "that's the...

If you really want to do it right the pallet rack mfg. make shim plates that are actually footplates. They are dimpled at the bolt holes to stay in place while you are installing them. You can permantely hold them in place with anchor bolts or tack weld them to each other and the base plate.

It's been a number of years since I tried but yes I did. They told me to contact one of several local dealers. None of them were interested in helping me because I hadn't bought the tools from them. Shame on me for moving. I probably have 25 - 30 Snappy screw drivers of all sizes, purchased when...

I am still using SK ratchets that I bought over 40 years ago when I was in high school. I spent several years as a professional mechanic but most of my use is as a hobbyist. I also have Craftsman, Snap On, Proto, Matco and all sorts of others I have acquired during my life as a tool junkie. When...

Very nicely said, Jack. I understand ...

I do exactly the same thing. I have large hi flow fittings in my garage. The shop my son works in uses a smaller fitting. I got tired of him changing my fittings whenever he used one of his tools so I made up and "adapter whip". It even has a different color hose so it is easy to identify. Works...

Remember that by the time you get done with the weekly payments for 5 +years that $30K box actually costs $75K.

Have you seen the shop at the Ferrari/Masseratti dealer on Rt 1 in Edison? Very much like what you are describing. I particularly like the indoor washing/detailing bays ... sloped floors, tile walls, hose reels, etc + lots of natural light. You are building what all of us dream about. I am in...

Thank you all very much for the advice and suggestions. He ordered an International box from the Matco guy today. It looks exactly like the box that Wythors shows in his picture and it is supposed to be made in Canada. I bid on a Matco Tech 1000 on e-bay last night. AT the last minute it went...

Thanks for the ideas iiibdsiil. I always forget about Craigs list. I have suggested the stainless boxes they have at Costco but he doesn't want to have the only stainless box in the shop. I would like to keep the budget less than $2K and it is possible for the Bank Of Dad to provide financing...

Thanks for the feedback, guys. Now I'm just as confused as when I started. That's what always seems to happen with this type of question. I've been searching for used toolboxes locally for quite a while. I have never seen anything worthwhile. Our local papers don't have much of anything used...

Has anyone had any experience with International tool boxes. My son is an auto tech apprentice and is quickly outgrowing his Crafstman roll around. He doesn't want a life time of debt to the Snappy or Matco guy. The Matco guy said he could get him an International roll around for a lot less...

I have one in my basement and it's about the same as running a window air conditioner. I have the largest Lowes unit (Westinghouse) and my electric bill knows when it's running.

Isn't this forum great !!!!