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Hey all, I have one of these Titan gearless ratchets in 1/4" that under higher load (nothing crazy for even 1/4" drive) it slips. https://www.titan-us.com/default.aspx?page=item+detail&itemcode=11200&catlist=76&parent=65 Does anybody know how to take this apart? Maybe it got some...

I've had good experiances with other Amercoat epoxy products (essentially a more straight forward 'rust' paint that was cheaper and easier to apply that POR-15, etc). Just wondering if anybody has any first hand experiances with one of their 2 part epoxies for painting the garage floor. The...

So, considering covering my old shingles with Ondura 'composite' roofing panels from Lowes (and others). I've read a few horror stories on the net, but they all seem to be old (and the product is still on the shelves). So either they cleaned up their act and are making a better product, or the...

So this one is a bit of an oddball. Was looking on ebay for a cheap keyless entry setup for my truck. I see that they are darn cheap.. ~$15 for receiver and two remotes. So I got to thinking that'd it be great to be able to open my garage door with the same cheapie remote, just get another...

Hey guys, Looking at getting an air angle die grinder. Will just be used in my home shop, but if I can pick up something decent for less than $50 I'd consider it. Otherwise any reason why I should just get a $20 HF special? What about some of the stuff on ebay? Don't mind used as long as it...

Looking at using Behr Concrete etch (45% phosphoric acid) to treat surface rust on my Miata restortation project. From my research/reading it works quite well. I'm just wondering about the application/removal process. Lots of folks say rinse with water.. not sure I want the mess/work and...

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443287995&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574489827050&bmUID=1238157744350#product_aa 207 pc socket/wrench/ratchet set. Mastercraft Maximum, which is Canadian Tires 'pro' brand. Very nice stuff from what I've seen in...

I have a bunch of old casters I want to clean/lube up for use in a car dolly project (move my Miata project around the garage). The casters I have have a ball bearing swivel but the plastic/rubber wheel just has a pressed in metal sleeve that rides on the axle (no bearings). I was just...

Hey guys, Visiting Orlando next week and I want to make a visit to Harbour Freight. I'm from Canada and am a fan of Princess Auto (our version of HF). Anyways, just looking for some good solid suggestions for tools from HF that most folks like. I know I'm not going to get any suggestions...

Here in Canada we don't get the same Craftman tools as you guys (95% is China junk.. and I'm not just saying that because it is China). We don't have the same screwdrivers either.. This is our Craftsman 'Pro': Which looks like Chinese junk to me. We also have the standard ones, which are...

Topic says it all, just curious if anybody knows who makes the Mastercraft Maximum line for Canadian Tire? They seem pretty nice. I'm guessing a decent factory in Taiwan? Thanks Tim

I've searched on this topic and have read lots about what the folks in the US use, but what about us northerners? What do the Canadians on this site like to use to soak up oil spills/stains?

Used my engine hoist / cherry picker last night for the second time since ownership (purchased last summer/fall). The darn jack cylinder would raise an inch or two (stroke) and then just stop. I'd pump it'd raise 1/16" to 1/8" and then just come right back down. Like it was 'stuck'. I'm...

Hey guys, For those using a 3/8" impact gun, do you use 3/8" impact sockets (hard to find!) or just your 1/2" sockets with a 3/8"x1/2" adapter (impact adapter of course)? Thanks Tim

Hey guys, Looking for a straight forward answer: When using an add-on variable speed control designed for routers with a universal AC/DC brush type motor, does one lose torque? If so, is it drastic? Considering picking one up to control the speed of a drill, electric die grinder, small...

Hey guys, Looking at a DevAir/DevilBiss (Porter Cable/etc) air compressor for sale locally. Has an Emerson motor on it (these are good US made motors correct?) Here is a pic of the motor specs: Picture of compressor: Motor runs at 3450 rpm. I seem to remember reading that this is not...

Hey guys, Costco up here in Canada has a Devilbiss 25 gal oil-less upright compressor priced at $300. Did some research and the Devilbiss website links to Porter Cable as more compressors under the Devilbisss name. So turns out this compressor is a relabelled Porter Cable compressor. When I...

Hey guys, So now that the frost has set in, I'm getting water collecting at the base of my garage (slab construction, top of slab not very high off grade, maybe 2-3 inches) when it rains (cold spell and then we get a warm spell with lots of rain). The backyard is sloped towards the garage (I...

Hey guys, Just stumbled upon this looking for info about the Canadian Tire brand of tools (also called Mastercraft). http://www.mastercrafttool.com/pages/products/socketwrenches/GearLessZeroDegreeSocketWrench.asp I like the idea of gearless, with no degree swing required. Not sure how...

Hey guys, So I bought a new drill press from Princess Auto (Canadian Harbour Frieght equivalent). Fired it up, and it builds up speed and then seems to cut out, and the rev up again, and then cut out, etc... I don't want to disassemble it and take it back to the store if it is something I can...