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    DOWNSIZING: NOS and unused SK and Craftsman USA sockets, what price range?

    SK USA 1/2" | 6 Point | 10MM to 36MM (used the 30mm, that is the only one showing slight usage) Craftsman USA 1/4" 12 point | 3/16" - 9/16" Craftsman USA 1/4" 12 point deep | 3/16" - 9/16" Craftsman USA 3/8" 12 point | 1/4" - 1" Craftsman USA 3/8" 12 point deep | 3/8" - 1" Craftsman USA 1/2" 12...
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    Where to go for questions on local code to install a few more outlets in garage (NC)?

    I'd like to install a few outlets in my garage. I live in NC. The breaker panel is in my garage and super easy to add one outlet, but I would like to add some down the wall as well externally. I see there is metal and PVC conduit, but I'm not sure of the code required in my garage. I'd like to...
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    The old (orange) 2-ton shop crane engine hoist, old (orange) vs new

    I own this, I think I paid around $140 after that coupon you could use on them back in the day. It's seen an engine pull and transmission pull, and I've used it to do a few other things. Thing is, it's taking up quite a bit of room in my suburban garage. Any thoughts on keeping it? I looked...
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    Have an old Miller Passport...maintenance thoughts?

    Hi guys, I have a Miller Passport I bought sometime around 2010. It was bought used for $700 back then. I proceeded to use it to make/repair stuff around the house and it's been sitting for a few years. I would like to start welding/fabricating some light stuff but I'm worried about the...
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    Ridgid battery LSA's older batteries, but no errors

    Gents, I have two 1.5 ah batteries purchased in 2012, that aren't showing defective on the charger but just don't hold much of a charge. I also have two 3.0 ah batteries from 2015, one is defective and the other doesn't hold much of a charge. I've not used the battery swap policy yet but was...
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    When did Cman USA go ballistic $$ wise?

    I have a bunch of Cman USA I bought about a decade ago. Haven't been doing much lately and thinking about down sizing and casually looked on eBay for some of my (mostly unused) sets to clear it out. Came across this boxed wrench set which I have and have also hardly used...$420...is this for...
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    What would you do? (Miller Passport welder)

    I have a Miller Passport. For those who aren't familiar it was one of the first inverter MIG 120/240 machines to come out. It's about 50# and in a pelican case. Uses CO2 fed from a paintball 12oz CO2 bottle or can accept a rear hookup from a larger tank. 180 amps. I exclusively use the...
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    Confused on three way wiring...

    Ok my parents have two switch boxes that control their kitchen lighting. They have on switch that switches on/off like normal. I replaced another switch from an old dimmer (see pic). I thought I wired it correctly but aren't totally familiar with three-ways. So what happens is with the switch...
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    Ridgid sales Home Depot worth the upgrade?

    Guys, FIL just bought a new Ridgid set at HD, the brushless hammer drill/impact and recip combo with two 4ah batteries for $199 I currently have the X4 non brushless drill, impact, and hammer drill. Would sell all three with some batteries for roughly $100 on eBay and get the new brushless set...
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    Craftsman US thin profile ratchet guts

    With Sears shutting down most likely I wanted to pick up some replacements for my thin profiles. They are circa US made. 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2". Anyone know if they are available anymore? I'd hate to lose the ability to use the ratchets in the future, nothing else like them out there (US made at...
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    18v tool battery adapters

    Like many I went with Ridigd power tools because of their lifetime battery warranty. I have several 2 and 4 ah packs that still work great, plus their drills and impacts are great. However I definitely like Ryobi for my yard tools however dislike buying new batteries every few years. There...
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    Need springs what size?

    Hey guys My garage door spring broke and need to buy two new ones. Attached is a pic of the tag that came with them. Locally around $290 installed for someone to do it. Wondering if it's a DIY and how much I would save. From what I gather it would be a .243 spring, 32" length, 2" inner...
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    Woodworkers - pluge router suggestions? (XMAS)

    Guys looking to get a router for Xmas. I just used a plunge router from Ryobi and it was amazing what you could do with it. So I want one that can be converted from fixed to plunge. Also I want one that can in the future be used on a router table. So in summary, looking for a router that -...
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    Calling HVLP experts (atomization of paint?) Latex

    I've used airless machines in the past and am familiar with how they work. However, when I used them I would always use them to lay the paint out and then back roll. However I've never used an HVLP gun with my compressor and have some questions on paint atomization. I took a picture of what I...
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    Wiring up pot lighting with two on/off switches

    Guys, Just wondering. I am replacing my kitchen lighting with a bunch of pot lights. I would like to wire up 8-10 pot lights, but presently there is an on/off switch on both sides of the room. I was reading about it, and think I need 14/3 for this...correct? Here is a shot of one of the...
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