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Getting set to do a 25x30 paver patio right behind my walkout basement. Here's some questions: Gas line - Is 1/2 black pipe the right diam when going 25' out from the house? Also, it will be buried about 12" down. Is that enough for IL? Finally, how far up, above the finished surface...

My 1/2" (50-120 ft lbs) Craftsman just recently broke so I'm looking to explore my options now. What's everyone think of the digital ones that you never have to reset? I was thinking of getting a digital craftsman, but most of the reviews are horrible. Plus, the warranties are a joke -...

Keep it clean now (and garage related). So, yesterday I did a brake job on a friends car (since she bought me lunch). Anyway, check this out. I removed the lug nuts and then couldn't get the wheel off. WTF? Yes, the rust was that bad. I hit the wheel repeatedly with a mallet and...

I'm getting a FREE air hose reel from a friend. Since I really have no use for it (already have a 50' ceiling mounted one) I was thinking of using this for water or maybe as a winshield washer fluid dispenser. Yes, I know that using gallon jugs of windshield washer fluid is perfectly...

I've decided to put my 02 Honda Odyssey on my Bendpak HD-9 and swap out the exhaust. On the Ody, it's a one piece muffler deal from the cat all the way to the muffler tip. Anyway, my van has 167K on it now and the original exhaust nuts/bolts that attach the cat to the muffler look like caked...

*Sorry for the long thread here but the background info is needed. I've been getting quotes for a new roof (replacement of shingles), so I'm doing research on each vendor and their preferred brand of shingles. I found one local company that is very reputable, has an A+ BBB rating (only 2...

I ended up having some storm damage that knocked off some siding from my house. Then, when the Allstate guy showed up he said he also had to check out the roof (which looked fine to me - from the ground). Sure enough, I'm now getting a whole new roof. So... Quick question! I have a three...

Keep in mind that this was my first ever wheel bearing job on a Chevy. So, my FIL says that he needs the other front wheel bearing swapped out (the dealer had swapped out one side since it fell apart a few weeks ago back home). I start the job and didn't even need a puller to remove the...

I know this is a bit of a loaded question here, but a lot of you buy tools quite often (probably weekly or at least monthly) so this is the perfect place to dicuss this. I know all of you probably have your favorite brands but what I'm interested in knowing is which brands have you found to...

I went to the Sears Hardware store on Friday morning to look at some tools and noticed that they were advertising for a Friends and Family event for only Sears Hardware Stores and only on Saturday (1/30). Anyway, knowing that the current Craftsman Club flyer runs through 1/30 and that all...

It seems like I always have a ton of oil all over the place in boxes or up on shelves, and mostly for two to three different weights, which I use about every month or so for oil changes. These take up a lot of valuable shop space so I was thinking about something different. I've thought about...

I'm considering getting an engine lathe for turning rotors, since it would allow for more use than just buying a brake lathe. Anyway, just wondering what others do with their lathe. What have you built or been able to do with yours. Thanks

Just wondering if this could be done. I know that brake lathes come with all of the needed adapters but it's still just a lathe. Anyway, just wondering if anybody was doing this with their lathe yet and was having any success with it. Or, has anybody figured out how to make a home made...

This past weekend I hoisted all of my landscaping equipment up to the attic over the garage and got down my TORO snowblower. I haven't actually started it yet but I'm sure she'll be just fine. I'm crazy about prepping everything before I put it away, so I"m sure I just need gas and she'll...

It's part of the Craftsman club flyer and is good for this month only. Combined with the Friends and Famly event this past weekend, I got the bench (including taxes) for $385. While I was there I also saw an expired ad that said you would get a free 24" Gladiator wall cabinet with any...

Yes, BendPak sells a bunch of other cool stuff besides great lifts. Here’s a product from BendPak’s Ranger brand (which is where my 50’ ceiling mounted air hose reel also came from). I’ve been in the market for a new floor jack for a while as my Craftsman unit has been leaving a lot to be...

I've only got 10' ceilings and every time I lift a van or truck I'm constantly having to double/triple check how close I'm getting to my ceiling, to ensure that I've got enough head room left over to be able to disengage the locks on my lift (just need 4-5"). Anyway, I'm sure a lot of you are...

For the first time ever I saw an actual SO truck on my way home today so I got all excited and followed him (like a dog chasing a car) a few miles to a BMW dealership. It was my first time ever on a SO truck and it was truly exciting checking out all of the tools. I was really interested in...

Hey, it's got the word "garage" in the title so this must be garage related, right? Anyway, I'm going to be doing a 100K tune up on a friends 03' Jeep Liberty Limited so besides an oil change, ****** service, and plugs, I'll also be draining/filling Dana 30 and 35 axles, along with the transfer...

Let's keep it garage related (nobody wants to hear about your new socks). Okay, here's what Santa brought me. IR2135QTIMAX (with a protective boot) 10" and 12" Craftsman Adjustable Wrenches Craftsman Impact socket (the small 6 piece set for removing wheels) 8' of Gladiator track and a lot of...