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Blue Point Supreme and Mac Wrenches *reduced price* Asking $30 + Shipping Blue Point Supreme RS-1214 3/8" x 7/16" Ratchet open end wrench circa 1955-1962 Blue Point Supreme RS-1820 5/8" x 9/16" Ratchet open end wrench circa 1955-1962 Blue Point Supreme S-1618 1/2" x 9/16" Open end wrench says...

Proto 360B 12 pc Convertible Snap Ring Plier Set *lower price* Asking $120 + shipping Tip Size 0.038, 0.047, 0.070, and 0.090, Each Size @ 0, 45, and 90 Degree, Blow Molded Case Excellent Condition

Due to my "enthusiasm" at garage sales, I now have two 26x14x12 boxes and no place to put them. I have a not-so-well preserved SnapOn from the 60's(?) and a good condition "Gray Tools" box with Harley stickers. I thought I could put at least on on my bench, but there is an overhang above my...

Went to PA during my lunch, and I saw on display all sizes of roto-head / swivel head ratchets. Made in Taiwan, and they look pretty much like the ones from Harbor Freight, except they are fully polished chrome rather than the comfort handle. I picked up the 3/8" and 1/2" for $14.99 and $17.99...

How/Where do you guys store these big toys? I usually only use these for big projects like the deck but I'm not sure moving them to the shed in the back yard is a good idea or not. I was thinking of getting a rolling stand for the mitre saw so I could easily move it to and from the shed, but...

I'll be getting a small 10x22 lathe in a month or so and it is time to think about buying/building a stand for it. What do you guys use? What about an 18" or 24" deep rolling cabinet? I am thinking drawers are definately a good idea to keep all the tooling, but I may not have enough room to get...

I bid $5.00 for an antique brace drill, and the seller lists the shipping to my area code as $9.60 . . (ebay shipping calculator??) I win the bid and get an invoice for $14.60, and shortly after an email from the seller saying "whoops the shipping calculator was wrong. Shipping is $24" ...

My grandfather used to work at a hardware store, and I'm pretty sure he built his cabin with little more than a hammer, level, square and a hand saw. The cabin is over 50 years old and still holding up, but I thought it would be nice to be able do some more involved repairs up there which would...

Anyone make these things anymore? I remember my grandpa used to have one of these and recall it being quite effective. I have no idea where his old one is, but a modern version would be a great addition to the sumer cabin toolbox as there is not always power up there.

Anyone use a torque multiplier? I think they are intended for big railroad and oilfild-type stuff, and I was thinking they would be a great rusty bolt remover, but I recall reading that you shouldn't use a torque multiplier to break a bolt loose? ? ? ? at 1200 ft*lbs max torque, it would beat...

I’m looking to get a *good* frying pan . . . About at the level of an SK or Proto (not snap-on) ;) Perhaps better put: For about $100, what should I be looking at? My wife and I are tired of throwing out pots/pans every couple of years so we bought a nice set of Italian-made Lagostina...

Like the title says, what are end nipper pliers used for? I don't like it when I see a tool and don't know what they're used for - that way I can't decide if I "need" one or not :bounce:

Has anyone used baseboards in their garage to reduce the amount of mudding/taping required? (as crown moulding or chair rails?) The builders just finished my new house and of course my first project after moving in is insulating and drywalling the garage. I've laid the drywall horizontally, and...

I’m not sure if vibration is a concern, but I’m thinking of buying a 60 (?) gal stand-up air compressor for my new garage (I’m moving in four weeks!) and putting it on a wooden stand (2x4’s, plywood etc) Why would I want to do this you ask? My shop will be small and I was hoping to store my...

Since I only do brakes once every 2 or 3 years, I thought I could get by without any of the special tools. Boy was I wrong. What is out there? What’s worthwhile to get? A tool for the retainer springs? Those gave me the most grief. I would have gladly spent $20 for a tool to help me out. I...

Ok, I see there are different styles, but what are the differences? Pear heads stronger whereas round heads usually have finer teeth? Simply looks? Pear head “flatter”? Where would I use one over the other? And what about the amount of teeth? More teeth = less sweep, but are the teeth more...

Almost every 3/8” hose for sale I see has 1/4” connections. Why do manufacturers do this? Don’t the 1/4” restrictions on both ends partially negate the advantages of a 3/8” hose? :headscrat

Silly question. Is a "spiker" the same thing as a framing nailer?

Looking for some on-line deals. I'm shopping for some power tools (circular saw etc), and all I have found so far is Boss tools. While their prices are good, they’re not super-fantastic like some of the american online tool stores who don’t ship to Canada. What’s a poor Canadian to do?

I have a trolley jack and it isn’t lifting as high as it used to. I think it has lost some fluid. What is the proper procedure for refilling the jack? There is the screw (valve) which you turn on the front to release the pressure, and I also found a small plug which is labeled "do not adjust" I...