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Friends, I've mostly used shovels only when digging up stumps but want to add a pry bar to avoid abusing my shovels. Any advice on which would work better? An added benefit would be flexibility for other uses/jobs. 1) 1-1/4″ x 60″ Pinch Point Crowbar...

Friends, In the attached photo, I’m looking to use a 1/2” locking nut. The problem is that these are not readily available for hot dipped galvanized bolts. The wood is western red cedar so hot dipped galvanized is the most economical fastener solution but I’ve been unable to find a standard...

Friends, We're getting ready to build and I'd like to get some feedback on laying out / designing my shop. Here's a rough sketch of what I'm thinking. Main purpose will be equipment / tool storage & a hobby wood shop. I'm open to suggestions on size, power requirements and the like...

For sale, Dewalt DCD950 XRP 1/2" Hammer Drill + battery (no charger). Very little use, works perfect. Selling because I upgraded to Milwaukee earlier this year. $110 shipped I have the charger but it's in storage as I just retired this year. The battery was purchased in Feb 2018 (see...

Friends, Are there any US tool makers (SK, Proto, etc) that offer a military discount? I haven't read much on this but figured I'd ask if there is some common knowledge I'm missing out on. I have seen that Toolbarn offers 5% off and I know HD and Lowes has 10% off for military. Thanks! Joe

Friends, I'd like to use my Milwaukee 2853-20 impact driver (1/4") to change my mower blades but had some concerns about using a 1/4" to 1/2" adapter. In terms of foot pounds, the driver has the capacity and the blades are specified to need 65 ft lbs so all should be OK. However, I've read...

Friends, I need some advice on getting 2 sheets of 1/8" plexi-glass cut and drilled for a large 2-sided map display (educational / teaching). Here's the plan & questions: 1) 2 sheets of 1/8" plexi-glass cut to 52" x 34" 2) 6 x 1/4" holes with 1" clearance from edge as shown in attached graphic...

Friends, Any issues or "pro/cons" with using impact sockets with a hand ratchet? Specifically, I have these from years ago (2007): Ingersoll-Rand Impact Socket Set 13 Pieces, 1/2in. Drive, SAE, Model# SK4H13 14 Piece, 1/2in. Drive, Metric, Model# SK4M14 My hand ratchet sets are 3/8" so I've...

Friends, Any recommendation on a good bench grinder? I've been needing one for a while and am debating on getting a new one or trying to find a good used one. Mostly will be used for light duty stuff like sharpening mower blades and such. I imagine I'll get the stone on one side and brush on...

Friends, I'm planning to build a playhouse for my daughter and want to also sharpen up my knowledge/skills on framing according to common techniques. Any recommendation on a basic framing book? I can do the google but wanted to get an informed opinion from the forum. Thanks! Joe

Friends, I'm getting ready to contract some work at my mother-in-law's place and had a couple of questions to get me in the ballpark. 1) Her water main is about 900' of 20-25 year old PVC with at least 5 patches. I'd like to have a new water line run. Any idea on best material and possible...

Friends, In the next couple of weeks, I'm going to apply wood stain/protectant to my Mother-in-law's house. It has an unfinished wood exterior which we plan on replacing in the next 3-4 years but for now the exterior wood needs a new coat of protection. As such, I'm going to use an airless...

Friends, I need to replace some older 8' t12 light sets; 2 for now, more later. From a bit of searching this forum, I think an 8' mount (less wiring) with 4 x t8 4' bulbs will be ideal. I've heard you can get better quality stuff from an electric supply store than say Lowes or Home Depot. Any...