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Just a pesky Millennial looking for some ideas here. Maybe I am just trying to justify being lazy, but after being in our house almost 8 years I still can't get my garage organized. A little background... I live in a regular mid-western subdivision house with a 2-car garage. I have quite a...

Maybe a bit of a dramatic title but I am looking for some help/ideas. I have two sons, they are toddlers now, but I plan to sock away some hand tools every year and gift them to them when they move out. I am shooting to spend about $100 a year on tools to pack away for them. I am sticking to...

My first job when I turned 16 was working at Discount Tire Co. One day we were cleaning the shop and they were going to throw away two floor jacks that did not work, I volunteered to lead the throw away efforts :D:. Well 11 years later I am tired of my my cheapo floor jack and I thought I...

My grandfather recently passed away and so the family is going through his belongings. I have a weak spot in me for any old tools especially if they are heavy :-) Well here is an old compressor that I got my hands on, if you look closely in the pictures the patent date I believe is 1925. It...

Looking to build a pole barn to store an RV in. After recently being made aware of the updated code requirement here in Ohio, I have come to realize my post holes are BIG! 22" Diameter with 11" of poured concrete in the bottom. This adds up to a good bit of concrete, (close to 2 yds) and my...

I finally bought a new toolbox (HF 44") and while finally organizing my tools into a nice central location I realized I have more tools than I thought and was somewhat proud of my collection, but the embarrassing part was the lack of screwdrivers of any quality. The best I have are standard...

I am looking to buy a general use regulator/filter and I came across this on Ebay. Seems to be a decent value, but I don't want to get took by the sales pitch...

I am looking at adding some hard lines to my garage in my "new-to-me" house. I was wondering if there is an online retailer with good prices (better than Lowe's/HD) on quick-connect air fittings. These will not be used real often so in a way price is more of a priority than longevity, BUT I...

I know I have read this here and there, but I wanted to ask it specifically. Has anyone had any problems using a water heater supply line such as this as a flex line from their compressor to hard lines? I know it is not worth ≈$10 savings if it is going to cause me problems later. But if...

I'm just an every-other weekender here, but I am looking to buy new 1/2" and 3/8" ratchets. I am not trying to offend anyone here but COO is not my top priority. But when I spend good money on tools I like them to last. I have a set of HF composite ratchets that I use for quick and light...

I have been reading through many vise threads on here and it has gotten me wanting my first vise. Anyways I found this on CL and wondered what kind t might be, only asking $40 is that worth it?

I recently picked this air compressor up on CL for $100. If your interested in the back story here is the thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=176380 My actual problem: The seller said that he tried to run it several times and each time the motor would start and run...

SOLD (both sets, 12-4-12) I have an extra 11 PC Industrial combination wrench set that I picked up at the Sears outlet. I am looking to get a little money to cover my gas. Buyers pays actual shipping (will ship as cheap as possible, recommendations welcome) Sizes: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8...

I need a little help identifying this compressor. I am interested in buying it, but it is not real close to me and I would like to have an idea of the specs before I make the trip. Owner says it has a 30-45 gallon tank and that's about all.

I am looking to buy my first real toolbox. I am no professional mechanic by any means, but I do most of all my own work on my cars and I have collected a fair amount of tools so now I need a place to keep them. I know it isn't much but I want to stay in the ≈$300 range. Here are the 3 options...

I am looking to buy my first real toolbox. I am no professional mechanic by any means, but I do most of all my own work on my cars and I have collected a fair amount of tools so now I need a place to keep them. I know it isn't much but I want to stay in the ≈$300 range. Here are the 3 options...

I'm looking for a new tool box for my growing home tool collection. I'm trying to keep it fairly cheap, and I have no loyalty to any brand as long as it is decent quality stuff. On my Local CL I came across these two boxes. Can someone who knows more than me comment on what model the boxes...

First Post!! What a great Forum!! I bought a small Bostitch 6 gallon oiled air compressor (mod: CWC156) at a garage sale for 15$ (GLOAT!), its great for nail guns and a tire inflation or two, but the problem is that the pressure switch (appears to be aftermarket, but not sure) allows the tank...