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I had the opportunity to go to an estate sale over the weekend, and the guy used to own a renal business, and there was some really neat stuff there. One of the things I picked up was a metal box marked "B&S Engine Tools" I got it thrown in for free with the other stuff I bought, and there was a...

Finally got moved in yesterday and last night the temperature dipped below freezing (-5C). TIME TO INSTALL A GARAGE HEATER! I'll likely be getting a forced air heater running on cheap, Alberta natural gas. My question is: what is the best placement? do I put it centered on the back wall of the...

I was in Princess Auto yesterday and I noticed a new product: Xi-On sockets http://cens.com/cens/html/en/product/product_main_37523.html Are these an old tool reborn? A gimick tool? Maybe not a bad idea? The package claims they can be used on fasteners which are "rounded up to 85%" I thought...

When I move to my new house, one of the projects is to run a small panel in the garage to supplement the two outlets in there. I was at a garage sale on the weekend and picked up a 7 slot Federal Pioneer panel with a bunch of breakers for $4 !!!! The panel didn't look too old or to be in bad...

Saw this compressor on Kijiji. I already have a 110V 20 Gal compressor (USA made) But knowing the reputation of Quincy, this ad caught my eye. Any idea on what the specs on the QTS-5 are? http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-tools-equipment-Quincy-air-compressor-W0QQAdIdZ144151591 I...

I want to look at doing an addition to my attached suburban garage. Say go from 20 feet wide to 26 feet wide. What kind of contractor do I call for quotes? A general contractor? A renovation company? A garage-building company?

Someone is selling a 6" 1/3hp Baldor bench grinder for $30. Should I jump on this? I was looking for a pedastal grinder, but I guess I could always buy/build a stand.

Found in the bottom of a garage sale box . . . No idea what it is. Looks like something may be missing . . Part of a T-handle for something???

How about this one? It's just marked WD.

$10 shipped in a bubble envelope It was in the bottom of a toolbox I bought. Descriptions of it's function are below by fellow GJ Members. Handle end was ground to a bevel by PO. From snapmom: Its a Chrysler Hand Brake Adjusting Tool. Fits through the opening in the housing to reach the...

For those that have a bench, what do you keep at the bench be it via pegboard or drawers on the bench vs what do you keep in the toolbox? I'm looking at reorganizing. Currently I only have pegboard and no drawers in my bench and on my pegboard I keep: Variety of files Drill and impact driver...

The original "Flat"? 15 Degree offset with reverse switch? Flex Head? Any others I'm missing? Reason I'm asking is I've used my original "flat" gearwrenches for some time and occasionally the lack of offset has been annoying. Considering I use them so much compared to regular combo wrenches...

French? French-Canadian? There are some socket sets on sale Craigslist and they are in red metal cases. I was hoping they were Gray, so I asked what brand they were and the reply was that the inside of the case said: l'atelier----the work centre...

Pretty sure this is a brake tool looking at the "pointy" ends :) Never seen one with linesman-tpye pliers on the other end though. Is this end for a specific application? The Proto website does not list the #216 anymore so I can't get any info from there.

Mini spanner is what Google is telling me. Can't see how or where one would use it. It didn't work when I tried opening a bottle with it . . . :bounce:

I remember a while back lbgradwell mentioned that older Mastercraft tools were made by Gray. IIRC the wrenches had "Gray alloy" on them or had "Gray" and a maple leaf on them to designate Gray's budget line. What about the sockets? Did gray make sockets for Canadian Tire as well? If so, how...

I was able to find Proto 217 on the webste which looks like your standard brake pliers. I have a Proto 216 which is not on the webiste. The "handle" end looks the same as the 217 model, but the plier end looks more like actual pliers, but the jaws don't close. Anyone familiar with this tool? I...

I have a Snap On S-9474. Can't find this part number on the SO website. Kind of looks like a bottle opener. Anyone know of what this is. A google search came up with the description of a "mini spanner" ? ? ? ?

I picked up a Gray Tools Canada 3/4" socket set at a garage sale, and was debating on whether I should keep it for that "I may need it someday" or try to sell it and use the profits to buy somethng I'm more likely to use. I know these set are probably over a thousand dollars new, but am I even...

I bought an old made in USA puller at a garage sale. I never heard of the "Owatonna Tool Company" but for $5 I thought it was worth it. So I got home and decided to google the company name. Guess what the first search result was???? OTC Tools! DUH! Why didn't I think of that before! Maybe...