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I see there are two basic types of threaded inserts for wooden furniture out there. One type has a tapered and interrupted outer thread. The other has a solid and straight outer thread. Can experienced wood workers outline the pros and cons of each type and point me into the better type for...

What can one infer, if anything, from a hex bolt with a concentric circular feature on the top of the hex head? Is it a manufactures mark? If so, who is the manufacturer? Just very curious. Here are two examples. Both are 1/4-20.

I am considering adding another gas appliance. How do I calculate if the current line coming into the house can handle the potential extra demand? I was told there are charts that are based on the main line pipe diameter. It will give you the BTU/Hr total for the house. What is this chart...

Has anyone found Magnetic tool box labels that they like? I bought some a few years back and the magnet strength is not as good as they should be. They occasionally fall off. I want magnetic because I change things over time and a permanent sticker would be a PITA. There are plenty with...

I was recently at a friends home who had a cast iron fire back in his fireplace and it was throwing good heat. I can't say what it was like before he got it. He claims it improving the heat into the room. I am thinking of getting one. What should I be looking for in buying one? Anybody with...

I need a tail pipe expander. I wont be using it a lot but I need to do Stainless and I would like to use my impact. Anyone with experience with this set and simmilar can to recommend or not recommend this or a similar set? I see no named brand on eBay that looks almost identical. For about...

I want to remove large amounts of caulking from painted wood. I tried scrapping by hand and it is a labor intensive process. I know there are products out there that will soften caulking for removal. I do not know what type of caulking it is. What can people recommend for use on painted wood?

I am looking at installing a new storm door. The local box stores have Anderson or Larson (owned by Pella). They look about the same when you compare at each pricing level. Is there anything I should know or anything better or worse about one brand vs. the other? Is one company better with...

I was just reading some AC threads and thought I may get some insight here before I call my HVAC guy. Just some back ground for good context: I have a furnace and whole house AC on the same air handler. The furnace and all has been working fine. The AC unit was old and I replaced it just a...

I am considering purchasing this compressor in the link below. 99% of what I use a compressor for is for cleaning and inflating. I have an older 3 gallon Craftsman compressor that requires oil and is loud. My motivation is to get something much quieter I can use in the garage and even basement...

I am looking for an adhesive to attached a large glass mirror to a frame that became about 50% detached. The frame is a bit flimsy and easily flexes. The original adhesive seemed to have some flex to it. It is not rock had like many epoxy adhesive. I am thinking of using construction...

I recently had a situation where a low profile 1/4" drive socket would have saved me a lot of time. I took a cursory look on line and all I could find was the Gearwrench and that says it is reduced by 22%. I would have thought it could be better than that. Maybe 50%. I prefer chrome sockets...

I am looking for a mid grade open end thin wrench set. SAE and Metric. Something like this. I wish this went up to 3/4 or 19mm but it should be 95 percent of what I would use. I am ok with the 11 AND 16 Skipped. 5/8 can cover the 16mm. thanks. Some may say Husky is sub mid grade. I...

I have some window glazing that is not holding back water. We had a windy storm last night and water seeped through some of the window panes. About a month ago I replaced some of the glazing that was loose with a DAP product that comes in a caulking gun. Some of them appeared to be leaking...

This came with my snow roof rake which I was assembling this morning. At first glance I thought this was a standard 1/4-20 hex bolt. No head marking and I have a pretty good eye for such things with 40 years of wheeling and dealing with both SAE and metric fasteners. 7/16 wrench was too loose...

I need to repair a lap joint that let go on a rubber roof. I have no experience with this but If I get the right guidance I assume it is a straight forward repair that I can do. I have read you should not use asphalt roofing adhesives/sealants on rubber roofing. I was at Lowes and I did see a...

I am changing the outside color of my house and want to paint the window shutters. They are plastic and the current color is in the plastic. Can I use laytex paint/ primer house paint? Should I paint with a spray primer 1st that says it will adhere to plastic. Looking for most practical way...

I need to paint the concrete foundation on my house. I am not sure what is on there now but it is peeling. I went to the Paint desk at HD and he recommenced a Kiltz sealer/primer. I was not so confident that was the best advice. I am coming here to ask what is a good quality primer for a...

I am working on a Husqvarna ST 224 snow blower with worn axle bearings. They are a 1" Plastic axle bearing with the hex outside. Is there a bronze alternative out there? If such a thing exists I am sure someone here has figured it out. The Husqvarna number is 587978901. MTD still makes bronze...

What do folks have good success using for painting the bottom of a mower deck. I am reconditioning an older deck that is is ok condition. It has a combination of rust, paint, bare metal. No holes and no spots that appear too thin. I patiently await to hear your experience. Thanks